Latest Exploration And Development News

Cobre Limited has secured $5.5 million in strategic placements to advance copper exploration and development in Botswana, highlighted by encouraging drilling results at the Cosmos Target and new seismic surveys funded by BHP.

Rapid Critical Metals has completed the acquisition of the Webbs Consol Silver Project and discovered a new parallel silver lode at its Webbs Silver Project, positioning the company for significant growth in 2026.

Capricorn Metals reported solid December quarter gold production at Karlawinda, advanced its Mt Gibson exploration and development, and completed the Warriedar acquisition, positioning itself for growth in FY26.

Black Cat Syndicate delivered a record 25,510 ounces of gold in Q4 2025, bolstered by strong cash reserves and strategic growth initiatives including a key joint venture and processing facility expansion.

Torque Metals is advancing its Paris Gold Camp project in Western Australia, moving from exploration to development readiness with a 250,000-ounce gold resource and an aggressive drilling program.

Marmota Limited has reported a striking 900-metre-long high-grade gold discovery at its Greenewood prospect, significantly expanding its Gawler Gold Project in South Australia. The company’s maiden drilling program delivered exceptional assay results, setting the stage for an upcoming scoping study.

Nelson Resources has consolidated the historic Gold Point mining district in Nevada with a 90% stake, unveiling high-grade gold-silver potential and preparing for maiden drilling in Q2 2026. Meanwhile, a strategic partnership with MEGA Resources advances a major drilling program at the Yarri Gold Project in Western Australia.

Mandrake Resources advances its Utah Lithium Project with a significant 3.3Mt lithium carbonate equivalent inferred resource, alongside key agreements for lithium offtake and uranium recovery.

Australian Silica Quartz Group advances metallurgical and high purity quartz projects with promising assay results, while progressing gold exploration at Koolyanobbing. The company strengthens its balance sheet following a rural property sale.

Miramar Resources has kicked off a significant reverse circulation drilling campaign at its Gidji JV Gold Project, targeting promising bedrock gold deposits near Kalgoorlie. The program aims to follow up on earlier discoveries of supergene gold anomalies with deeper exploration.

Aurum Resources has reported significant resource growth and strong drilling results at its Boundiali and Napié gold projects in Côte d’Ivoire, supported by a robust $40 million cash position.

Perseus Mining reported steady gold production in Q2 FY26 with 88,888 ounces at a higher cost, maintaining a robust cash and bullion balance of US$755 million. The company’s development projects remain on track despite increased royalties and a rejected acquisition bid.