Latest Exploration And Development News

Kingston Resources reports impressive high-grade gold and copper intercepts from underground drilling at the Southern Ore Zone of Mineral Hill, reinforcing confidence in its underground mine plan and resource potential.

Condor Energy has secured a 12-month extension for its Technical Evaluation Agreement in Peru’s Tumbes Basin, underpinning its exploration and commercialisation plans backed by significant prospective oil and gas resources.

Aurum Resources reports strong high-grade drilling results at its Boundiali and Napié gold projects, backed by a $35.6 million strategic placement to fund resource expansion and feasibility studies.

Westgold Resources reported a strong finish to FY25 with 82km of drilling and a $9 million investment in exploration, highlighted by a maiden 2.3 million ounce gold resource at Beta Hunt’s Fletcher zone.

Nordic Resources has completed a major acquisition of three advanced gold projects in Finland, lifting its total gold equivalent resources to 1.23 million ounces. The company also secured A$3.5 million in institutional funding and appointed a seasoned mining executive as Chairman.

Norwest Minerals has reported a substantial 33% increase in its Bulgera Gold Project resource to 288,400 ounces and secured $4.85 million to advance exploration, including a new drilling campaign targeting deeper gold zones.

Beacon Minerals has initiated its largest reverse circulation drilling campaign at the Lady Ida Iguana Deposit, aiming to enhance geological confidence and update mineral resources by mid-2026.

3D Energi is gearing up to drill up to six exploration wells in the offshore Otway Basin, targeting a massive 9.2 trillion cubic feet of prospective gas resources. The entry of Korea National Oil Corporation into the joint venture adds strategic weight to this pivotal East Coast energy project.

Mantle Minerals has agreed to sell its Mt Roe subsidiary to Northern Star Resources for $13.5 million, freeing up capital to accelerate exploration at its key Yule River and Pardoo projects while pursuing new opportunities.

Carnarvon Energy has committed up to $89 million to acquire nearly a 20% stake in Strike Energy, gaining strategic exposure to Western Australia’s growing gas market while maintaining its own development plans.

Riedel Resources has exceeded its initial capital raising target through its Share Purchase Plan, prompting an increase in the offer size to $400,000. This follows a recent $1 million placement, underscoring robust shareholder support as the company advances its Kingman Gold Project.

88 Energy Limited reports significant progress on its Alaskan projects with a robust prospective resource base and advancing farm-out deals, while securing a key license extension in Namibia and negotiating asset divestment in Texas.