Latest Exploration And Development News

Chilwa Minerals has raised A$4.1 million through a private placement to fast-track exploration and development at its multi-commodity Chilwa Project in Malawi, with directors backing the raise subject to shareholder approval.

Siren Gold has appointed seasoned mining executive Zane Padman as CEO, signaling a strategic push to unlock the potential of its Sams Creek gold project. This leadership change aims to accelerate development amid strong market conditions for gold and antimony.

Augustus Minerals has appointed Dr James Warren as its new CEO, bringing a wealth of exploration and corporate growth experience to lead its promising Western Australian projects. This leadership change signals a strategic push towards advancing drilling campaigns and unlocking shareholder value.

Beach Energy has reported a robust FY25 performance marked by significant production growth, record free cash flow, and strategic progress on key projects like the Waitsia Gas Plant and Moomba CCS. The company’s disciplined cost management and gas marketing strategy underpin a confident outlook for FY26.

Catalyst Metals has significantly upgraded its Trident underground gold resource, doubling indicated ounces and setting a clear path toward doubling annual production to 200,000 ounces. This milestone underscores the company’s strategic progress in the Plutonic Gold Belt.

Dynamic Metals and Mineral Resources have formalised their Widgiemooltha Lithium Joint Venture with key amendments, including a two-year earn-in extension and a streamlined tenement portfolio.

Patronus Resources (ASX – PTN) reveals a robust financial position with $81 million in cash and investments against a $106 million market cap, underpinned by 2.3 million ounces of gold equivalent resources across Western Australia and Northern Territory.

Patronus Resources has reported significant high-grade gold intercepts from air-core drilling at its Cardinia Gold Project, revealing new zones of mineralisation and advancing its joint venture with Golden Mile Resources.

Northern Star Resources confirms steady Ore Reserves at KCGM and outlines robust FY26 production guidance amid ongoing mill expansion. The company highlights strategic underground development and exploration efforts supporting future growth.

Aeris Resources has secured gold hedges covering half of its FY26 Cracow production at a forward price of A$5,145.75 per ounce, aiming to stabilise revenue amid market fluctuations.

Kincora Copper Limited has updated the timetable for its planned 10-for-1 security consolidation, affecting shares and multiple option classes with adjusted key dates and exercise prices.

Forrestania Resources has signed a binding agreement to acquire IMD Gold, owner of the British Hill gold project in Western Australia, adding a near-surface JORC-compliant resource of approximately 56,000 ounces. The acquisition enhances Forrestania’s regional footprint and development pipeline amid promising metallurgical results.