Latest Exploration And Evaluation News

Black Bear Minerals has completed its acquisition of the Shafter Silver Project in Texas, revealing exceptional surface sampling results and commencing maiden drilling. Meanwhile, its Independence Gold Project in Nevada reports outstanding gold recoveries, underpinning a strong growth outlook.

Eclipse Metals has completed significant diamond drilling at its Greenland rare earth projects, upgraded its resource estimate, and secured US government advisory support while pursuing a NASDAQ listing to boost global investor access.

Agrimin Limited has ceased capital allocation to its Mackay Potash Project following a strategic review, while advancing exploration efforts in the promising West Arunta region.

Yari Minerals has kicked off its inaugural drilling at the Rolleston South Coal Project, confirming thick, continuous coal seams and promising coal quality that could upgrade its resource status.

Basin Energy Limited reported a challenging cash flow quarter ending December 2025, offsetting operational outflows with financing inflows and strategic asset sales. The company remains confident in sustaining operations amid variable exploration costs.

Legacy Iron Ore Limited has completed phase I mining at its Mount Celia gold operation and made significant progress on the Mount Bevan magnetite project, underpinning its growth strategy in Western Australia’s mineral sector.

Heavy Rare Earths Limited has secured all-minerals rights at its Prospect Hill project, paving the way for a maiden tin resource estimate, while new data from Radium Hill reveals an 8km corridor rich in uranium and rare earth elements.

NuEnergy Gas Limited reported a cash outflow in Q4 2025 but secured a binding gas sales agreement and a strategic funding collaboration to advance its Indonesian coal bed methane projects.

Surefire Resources NL reported significant progress in its Western Australian exploration portfolio during the December 2025 quarter, highlighted by standout gold intercepts at Yidby and advancing development at the Victory Bore critical minerals project.

Red Metal Limited reports significant technical progress in rare earth processing at its Sybella project alongside advancing gold and copper exploration across multiple Australian sites. The company’s strategic stake in Maronan Metals gains momentum amid rising metal prices.

Triangle Energy has secured new offshore and onshore permits in the Philippines while initiating legal action against JV partners in Western Australia, signaling a strategic pivot and operational challenges ahead.

Zinc of Ireland NL reported steady progress in its December 2025 quarter, highlighting sulphide intersections at its Mt Clere base metals project and ongoing geophysical work in Ireland’s Rathdowney Trend. The company ended the quarter with A$0.3 million cash on hand while actively evaluating new opportunities.