Latest Exploration And Development News

Southern Cross Gold has secured approval for its underground exploration tunnel at the Sunday Creek project, marking a pivotal step towards mine development and enhanced resource definition.

Thunderbird Resources has completed its acquisition of LM2 Metals, gaining full ownership of the Springfield Gold Deposit in central NSW and issuing over 28 million shares as part of the deal.

Kingsgate Consolidated Limited reported record quarterly gold and silver production at its Chatree Gold Mine, alongside strong cash growth and strategic project advances in its November 2025 AGM update.

Culpeo Minerals has raised $3 million through a placement to fund maiden drilling at its Vista Montana copper prospect and follow-up work at Lana Corina in Chile, aiming to advance its promising copper exploration projects.

Axel REE Limited reveals a substantial inferred resource at its Caladão Project, advancing plans for in situ recovery trial mining in 2026 to produce rare earth and gallium products. The company’s low-cost, environmentally conscious approach positions it well within Brazil’s Lithium Valley mining hub.

Beacon Minerals Limited reports a substantial 276% increase in gold resources alongside strategic exploration and development plans, setting the stage for extended mine life and shareholder returns.

Mammoth Minerals has identified a major new 5.5km by 4.2km intrusive complex at its Excelsior Gold Project in Nevada, drawing parallels to the prolific 4.2Moz Goldfield Caldera. Concurrent surveys at its Skyline Project in Canada bolster its base metals exploration pipeline, while plans for a strategic spinout are underway.

Greenvale Energy has partnered with Sunrise Energy Metals’ subsidiary SRL Hot Rocks to advance the Millungera Basin geothermal project through a $5 million Farm-in agreement, unlocking significant clean energy potential in north-west Queensland.

Askari Metals has completed its acquisition of the Nejo Gold and Copper Project in Ethiopia, gaining a strategic foothold in a prolific gold-copper belt. With active exploration underway and strong financial backing, the company is poised to accelerate resource development.

Alicanto Minerals has appointed seasoned resources executive Jeffrey Sansom as CEO, signaling a strategic push to advance its Falun Copper-Gold Project and pursue new acquisitions. The leadership change aligns with the company’s ambitions to enhance shareholder value through disciplined growth.

HyTerra Limited has partnered with GeoKiln Energy Innovation to pioneer a groundbreaking test of engineered geologic hydrogen production, aiming to accelerate commercialization in this emerging energy sector.

New Frontier Minerals advances its Harts Range heavy rare earths project with imminent drilling and secures a strategic alliance to develop its NWQ copper assets, positioning itself strongly in critical minerals supply.