Latest Exploration And Development News

Forrestania Resources has agreed to acquire multiple gold exploration tenements from Flynn Gold, consolidating its position in the highly prospective Forrestania Hub of Western Australia. The deal supports Forrestania’s growth strategy and near-term production goals.

Rox Resources is advancing rapidly toward ore production at its Youanmi Gold Project, with underground mining progress, drilling programs underway, and critical plant construction contracts secured.

Meridian Energy has reported a robust turnaround with a NZD 227 million net profit after tax for the first half of 2026, driven by record wind generation and strong hydro inflows. The company also raised its interim dividend and advanced multiple renewable projects.

Eminence Minerals Limited has issued 2.7 million unquoted CEO performance rights as part of a new executive appointment, utilising its 15% placement capacity without shareholder approval.

SolGold shareholders have approved the recommended cash acquisition by Jiangxi Copper, a move that directly impacts DGR Global’s substantial investment in the company. Completion awaits court approval and further conditions.

Aeris Resources has reported a robust half-year performance with a 62% jump in profit, a successful $101.6 million equity raise, and a strategic divestment of North Queensland assets. The company also announced plans to acquire Peel Mining’s South Cobar Copper Project, signaling an aggressive growth trajectory.

Santana Minerals has completed a substantial A$113 million unconditional placement, with plans underway to seek shareholder approval for an additional $17 million capital raise. The move signals a significant boost to the company’s financial firepower as it advances its mining ambitions.

Red Mountain Mining is making significant strides in its US critical minerals portfolio, reporting strong antimony assay results and gearing up for extensive exploration programs. The company’s projects align closely with US and Australian government initiatives to secure domestic critical metal supplies.

Viking Mines has completed digitisation of historical drilling data at its Linka tungsten project in Nevada, revealing promising high-grade, shallow mineralisation at the Conquest area. The company is fast-tracking a maiden drilling program aimed at early production to meet growing US defence supply needs amid rising tungsten prices.

Ore Resources has formalised a pivotal Project Agreement with the Marlinyu Ghoorlie people, setting the stage for mining lease approvals and advancing exploration at its Coolgardie Gold and Lithium Projects.

Nordic Resources has reported promising assay results from six new drill holes at its Kopsa gold-copper project in Finland, revealing significant mineralisation beyond current resource limits. The findings set the stage for an expanded resource update following further drilling planned for 2026.

Recharge Metals Limited has launched a pro-rata entitlement issue to raise $2.06 million, alongside a $3.97 million placement and a strategic acquisition of the Sunset Well Project in Western Australia. The capital raising aims to fund exploration and working capital, but shareholders face significant dilution and funding risks.