Latest Exploration And Evaluation News

Bastion Minerals advances its ICE Copper-Gold Project with a new geochemical exploration program and strategic board appointments, while preparing for a November capital raise to fund ongoing activities.

Renegade Exploration has bolstered its portfolio with four new projects in Nevada's Walker Lane trend, reporting promising high-grade gold and silver samples while advancing exploration in Yukon and Queensland.

Austin Metals Limited has agreed to sell its Broken Hill assets, focusing on its Western Australian gold projects, while reporting encouraging drilling results at Mt Sandy and Ashburton.

Tolu Minerals has secured a $60.5 million capital raise and appointed Dr Chris Muller as CEO, setting the stage for a production restart at Tolukuma Gold Mine in the second half of 2026 alongside a major drilling program.

Zuleika Gold advances its Plutonic Mine litigation with a trial delay to early 2026, while gearing up for exploration drilling and bolstering its finances with new funding.

Toro Energy has agreed to be acquired by IsoEnergy in a deal valuing Toro shares at a 79.7% premium, combining uranium assets across Australia, Canada, and the US. The transaction promises enhanced scale and exposure to tier-one uranium projects, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals.

Botala Energy has made significant strides in developing its Serowe coal bed methane project in Botswana, securing a $1.5 million placement and government interest to address Southern Africa’s looming gas shortage.

Aureka Limited reports significant drilling successes at its Victorian gold projects, confirming resource extensions and high-grade intercepts, while initiating a strategic review of its Tandarra joint venture.

Desert Metals Limited confirms a substantial high-grade gold system at its Adzope project in Côte d’Ivoire, following a successful diamond drilling campaign. The company also advances exploration at Tengrela South while streamlining its portfolio by relinquishing Western Australian tenements.

Paterson Resources has completed a $1.7 million capital raise, positioning itself to launch an 8,500-meter drilling campaign at its Grace Gold-Copper Project in Western Australia’s Paterson Province. This program aims to upgrade the project’s resource classification and support a mining lease application.

Diablo Resources reported a modest operating cash outflow and significant exploration spending in the September quarter, offset by a recent $2 million capital raise to support ongoing activities.

North Stawell Minerals reported a solid cash inflow from financing activities in Q3 2025, supporting its exploration efforts despite operating cash outflows. The company is finalizing a capital raise to extend its runway.