Latest Exploration And Development News

Alkane Resources delivered a robust December quarter with 43,663 ounces of gold equivalent production and a significant increase in cash and bullion holdings to A$246 million. The company maintains its FY2026 production guidance amid ongoing exploration and development.

Chariot Resources has signed a non-binding MOU with Fujian Jinjianqiao to explore offtake, financing, and local processing for its Nigerian lithium projects, aiming to accelerate commercialisation.

Parabellum Resources has confirmed continuous, near-surface nickel-cobalt mineralisation at its Miandetta prospect, extending the deposit's footprint significantly. Phase 3 drilling results reveal multiple high-grade intercepts, reinforcing the project's potential in New South Wales.

Kaiser Reef Limited reported robust gold production from its Henty and Maldon projects in Q4 2025, alongside a significant cash increase and reduced debt, positioning the company for growth amid rising gold prices.

Tambourah Metals has reported impressive high-grade gold intersections at its Tambourah Gold Project in Western Australia, highlighting strong potential for an initial resource estimate. Diamond drilling results confirm continuity of mineralisation at Tambourah King and promising findings at Alexandria and Young Australian prospects.

West Coast Silver has completed a $3.2 million placement, issuing over 16.8 million shares, to advance its high-grade Elizabeth Hill silver project, a historically prolific mine with significant exploration upside in Western Australia.

Lunnon Metals has secured the last regulatory approval needed to advance its Lady Herial gold project, bringing it closer to production under a key agreement with St Ives Gold Mining.

Unico Silver Limited has reported outstanding drill results from its Joaquin Project in Argentina, revealing wide, high-grade silver-gold mineralisation at La Negra SE. These results accelerate the project’s progression towards a Pre-Feasibility Study Mineral Resource Estimate.

SQX Resources has completed its acquisition of an 80% interest in AM6 Pty Ltd, gaining control of two promising gold and silver projects in Montana and Arizona. The move is bolstered by recent high-grade sampling results and the appointment of a seasoned executive director.

Aurum Resources has taken a major step forward at its Boundiali Gold Project in Côte d'Ivoire by lodging three mining licence applications covering over 570 square kilometres, setting the stage for a busy 2026 with extensive drilling and resource updates.

Solstice Minerals has ramped up its reverse circulation drilling program at the Nanadie Copper-Gold Project in Western Australia, aiming to significantly grow its existing resource amid encouraging geological signs and a buoyant copper market.

MinRex Resources Limited and Electrum Discovery Corp. have agreed to merge, creating a well-capitalised gold-copper exploration company with advanced projects in Serbia and Australia. The combined entity aims to accelerate resource growth and exploration across two Tier-1 jurisdictions.