Latest Exploration And Development News

Gorilla Gold Mines has significantly expanded a high-grade footwall gold discovery at its Sovereign deposit in WA, extending the strike length to over 1 kilometre and revealing multiple exceptional intercepts outside the current resource.

Mount Hope Mining has advanced its Mt Solitary gold project with strong drilling results and metallurgical testwork, aiming for a maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate by the end of 2026.

Kantra Copper (ASX:KAN) showcased a robust growth strategy at the Copper to the World Conference, spotlighting its Kanmantoo mine extension, Emily Star development, and advancing exploration projects. The company maintains strong production guidance and financial health amid a tightening copper market.

Strickland Metals is reshaping its leadership team with key departures and appointments as it shifts focus from exploration to development at its Rogozna Project in Serbia.

Viking Mines has reported high-grade tungsten mineralisation up to 2.7% WO3 at its Long and Terrell Projects in Nevada, expanding the potential of its tungsten portfolio beyond the flagship Linka Project.

West Coast Silver has raised $6 million through an oversubscribed placement, enhancing its capacity to advance exploration and development at the high-grade Elizabeth Hill silver project.

Kingfisher Mining’s first drilling at Stephens Trig since 2017 confirms significant high-grade silver, lead, and zinc mineralisation, reinforcing its Broken Hill portfolio and strategic development options.

Capstone Copper has boosted its Atacama presence by acquiring the San Pietro copper project, adding 16,000 hectares and nearly half a billion tonnes of inferred resources to its Mantoverde-Santo Domingo district.

McLaren Minerals has reported its best assay batch yet from the 2026 drilling program at the McLaren Titanium Project, with heavy mineral grades climbing to 5.44% from surface across 1,199 metres.

Haranga Resources appoints seasoned mining executive Patrick Mutz as Managing Director and CEO, aiming to accelerate development of its high-grade Lincoln Gold Project in California.

Metal Bank is fast-tracking production at its Livingstone Gold Project in WA, prioritising the Homestead and Winja deposits with drilling set to start in September 2026. This strategic pivot aims to leverage larger resources at Livingstone over earlier plans at Whiteheads.

Black Cat Syndicate delivered a breakout FY26 with revenue surging 903% to $374 million and net profit hitting $86 million, underpinned by a 132% jump in gold production to 90,833 ounces.