Latest Exploration And Development News

The South Australian Court of Appeal has overturned a 2023 government proclamation, returning the Bird in Hand Gold deposit to Terramin’s exploration licence and reshaping the company’s exploration prospects.

Pan African Resources has agreed to acquire Emmerson Resources via a scheme of arrangement valued at approximately A$311 million, offering Emmerson shareholders a 36.4% premium. The deal aligns interests in the Tennant Creek Joint Venture and provides exposure to a larger gold producer.

Grand Gulf Energy reports solid oil production revenue from its Louisiana assets and advances its helium project amid rising commodity prices, positioning itself for growth in energy and critical minerals.

Nordic Resources has reported final assay results from its 2025 drilling program at the Kopsa gold-copper project, revealing significant extensions of mineralisation beyond current resource boundaries. The company plans further drilling and an updated resource estimate in 2026.

Tivan Limited has committed up to $1 million over four years to support Indigenous communities through a partnership with the Central Land Council, reinforcing its responsible mining approach in Central Australia.

Aurum Resources reports multiple broad, shallow, high-grade gold intercepts from its 30,000m drilling program at the Napié Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire, underpinning an imminent resource update and growth strategy. The company’s dual-asset approach and strong balance sheet position it for a pivotal transition from explorer to developer in 2026.

Xenora Minerals announces the resignation of Managing Director Will Dix effective 31 March 2026, with the board initiating a search for his replacement as part of governance renewal.

Magnetic Resources NL reveals improved metallurgical testwork results for its Lady Julie North 4 gold deposit, showcasing a simpler, more cost-effective processing method that enhances gold recovery.

GoldArc Resources has kicked off a comprehensive 34,000-metre grade control drilling campaign at its Mt Stirling gold deposit, aiming to sharpen resource estimates and pave the way for mining operations.

Terra Metals’ latest drilling results at the Dante Project confirm one of Australia’s largest titanium-vanadium-copper-platinum group metal systems, showcasing thick, continuous mineralisation and promising metallurgical potential.

AKORA Resources has secured a 25-year mining permit for its high-grade Bekisopa iron ore project in Madagascar, marking a pivotal step from exploration to development and unlocking new financing and partnership opportunities.

Horizon Gold Limited has raised A$30 million through a placement and entitlement offer to accelerate exploration and advance the feasibility study at its Gum Creek Gold Project in Western Australia.