Latest Exploration And Development News

Azzuro Resources has defined maiden JORC (2012) Exploration Targets for its Oval Cu-Ni-PGE and Red Hill Cu-Au-VMS projects in Mongolia, revealing district-scale potential and planning a 14-hole drilling campaign to test priority bodies.

GoldArc Resources has pushed the boundaries of gold anomalism at its Whistler Prospect with a second round of aircore drilling, revealing broader and stronger mineralisation zones and setting the stage for more intensive exploration in early 2027.

Eagle Mountain Mining has kicked off a 6,000-metre drilling program at its Oracle Ridge copper project in Arizona, funded and operated by JV partner Nittetsu Mining. The campaign aims to expand known mineralisation and explore new targets identified by recent geophysical surveys.

Latitude 66 has finalised the sale of its non-core Piastri Project to Capricorn Metals, converting the deal into approximately A$1.79 million in shares. Alongside a recent royalty portfolio sale, this boosts Latitude 66’s war chest with over A$5 million to fund core exploration in Finland and Western Australia.

Maverick Minerals Australia has completed its acquisition of a 90% interest in Lyza Mining, adding eight highly prospective tenements near its Viper Project in Western Australia’s West Arunta region. The deal includes share-based consideration and a joint venture structure with Rincon Resources.

Lowell Resources Fund (ASX: LRT) reported a 48.7% increase in profit to nearly $33 million for FY2026, alongside a 37.6% rise in net assets to $99.5 million, driven by strong junior resources sector performance despite mid-year commodity volatility.

Auris Minerals cut its annual loss to $604,506 and is gearing up for key drilling at Morck Well while progressing mining studies at Forrest, backed by a $3.05 million cash buffer.

Noble Helium is set to acquire Earth Source Hydrogen, gaining control of 40,000 square kilometres of helium prospective acreage in Western Australia’s Southern Carnarvon Basin. This strategic move complements its Tanzania project and positions the company to tap into growing global helium demand.

Ramelius Resources delivered 192,182 ounces of gold in FY26, meeting guidance for the sixth year, while integrating the Spartan acquisition and advancing key projects including the Rebecca-Roe DFS and Mt Magnet plant upgrade.

Brockman Mining has regained full control of its Ophthalmia Project after Polaris Metals surrendered its joint venture interest, ending a loan obligation and opening new development options.

Lode Resources has uncovered fresh silver-zinc and silver-antimony mineralisation at its Montezuma project in Tasmania, broadening the scope of its high-grade resource. Drilling continues to probe the scale and continuity of these promising discoveries.

CZR Resources Ltd (ASX:CZR) has launched an all-scrip off-market takeover bid for Zuleika Gold Limited (ASX:ZAG), offering 0.1742 CZR shares per Zuleika share, valuing Zuleika at approximately $44.8 million and representing a premium of over 40% to recent prices.