Latest Exploration And Growth News

Leeuwin Metals has reported further shallow gold intercepts along a 1.6km strike at its Evanston trend within the Marda Gold Project, Western Australia, alongside new electromagnetic anomalies suggesting deeper mineralisation. A major drilling campaign is set to begin this month, underpinning plans for a maiden resource estimate.

Gibb River Diamonds has commenced mining at its Neta Gold Prospect in WA, with ore processing agreements in place and first cashflow anticipated by early 2026. The company also outlines ambitious exploration plans for its broader portfolio.

Aeris Resources has completed an $80 million equity placement and launched a share purchase plan, strengthening its balance sheet and setting ambitious production targets for FY26. The company is also divesting non-core assets to focus on growth and exploration.

Greenvale Energy has raised approximately $1.05 million through a share placement to fund ongoing uranium exploration at its Oasis project, with a Security Purchase Plan also offered to shareholders.

Resources & Energy Group Limited (REZ) has secured approval to expand gold vat leach production at its East Menzies Gold Project, transitioning from trial to commercial scale. The company also announced a maiden JORC 2012 Inferred Mineral Resource at Gigante Grande, underpinning future growth.

Critica Limited has marked a significant milestone in its Jupiter rare earths project, commissioning a pilot plant and producing its first high-grade mixed rare earth oxide product, underscoring its path from resource to revenue.

Turaco Gold has significantly expanded its Afema Project gold resource to 4.06 million ounces, driven by high-grade discoveries at multiple deposits and a strong financial position supporting ongoing development.

Dreadnought Resources has upgraded its scoping study for the Star of Mangaroon gold project, increasing the initial production target by 24% to approximately 24,700 ounces at 8.3 g/t gold, while halving the maximum cash drawdown to $5.4 million.

Canterbury Resources has successfully closed an oversubscribed Share Purchase Plan, raising $1.24 million to advance its copper-gold exploration projects across Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Hillgrove Resources has accelerated production at its Nugent centre ahead of schedule, driving an 8% rise in copper output and reducing costs. A $28 million capital raise will fund further development and exploration, underpinning growth prospects.

Enegex Limited is set to acquire Famien Resources, gaining a substantial gold exploration portfolio in Côte d’Ivoire, backed by a $5 million placement and the appointment of seasoned explorer Paul Roberts as Managing Director.

Australian Oil Company Limited has announced an $800,000 capital raising through a two-tranche share placement aimed at advancing its Californian oil and gas projects and exploring new growth opportunities.