Latest Exploration And Drilling News

FMR Resources has commenced drilling at Target K within the Southern Porphyry zone of the Llahuin Project JV, aiming to unlock new copper-gold-molybdenum mineralisation. This step follows detailed integration of geological and geophysical data refining the exploration focus.

DeSoto Resources has confirmed high-grade gold mineralisation in maiden drilling at its expansive Siguiri Basin projects in Guinea, backed by a strong treasury and a US$12.5 million funded alliance with Fortuna Mining.

FMR Resources has started drilling at Target K within the Southern Porphyry system of its Llahuin Project JV in Chile, aiming to test a key 500-metre corridor between previous targets. This move follows detailed integration of geological and geophysical data refining the exploration model.

Miramar Resources has secured an exclusive six-month option to acquire the underexplored South Ashburton gold, copper, and antimony project in Western Australia’s Ashburton Basin, adding a promising asset to its Gascoyne portfolio.

Flynn Gold has reported exceptional tungsten assays up to 14.75% WO3 at its Gorge Creek Prospect in northeast Tasmania, alongside elevated precious metals. The discovery opens a new chapter in the company’s critical minerals exploration, with drilling planned at multiple projects.

Infini Resources has confirmed a structurally controlled uranium mineralisation system at its Portland Creek Project in Newfoundland, with Phase 2 drilling assays revealing uranium grades up to 347 ppm U3O8 over a strike length exceeding 2 km. These results underpin the company’s exploration model and set the stage for an expanded 2026 drilling campaign.

Enegex Limited has acquired a vast 3,700 km² gold exploration portfolio in Côte d’Ivoire, led by seasoned explorer Paul Roberts, setting the stage for a major push in West Africa’s prolific Birimian Belt.

Prospect Resources has announced a significant update to its Mumbezhi Copper Project resource estimate, revealing a 63% increase in copper tonnage and maiden gold and cobalt resources, positioning the project closer to development.

Gateway Mining has identified promising gold mineralisation at its newly discovered Hummer Prospect, adjacent to the Haflinger discovery within the Yandal Gold Project. Early drilling results reveal significant oxide gold intercepts, signalling potential for a major new gold system.

Catalina Resources has appointed Core Drilling Pty Ltd to commence a 3,000-metre RC drilling program at its Breakaway Dam Copper VMS Project, aiming to expand on recent promising copper sulphide discoveries in Western Australia.

GoldArc Resources kicks off 2026 with promising exploration results at its Leonora North Gold Project, revealing two new high-priority gold anomalies and planning extensive drilling programs to expand its resource base.

A single exploration name blew the doors off the leaderboard, while two well-known uranium plays and a Nevada explorer sank hard. Behind the noise: deals got closer to completion, big raisings reset prices, and several “good news” gaps didn’t survive the week.