Latest Exploration And Growth News

Synlait has agreed to sell its North Island assets to global healthcare giant Abbott for approximately US$178 million, marking a strategic reset focused on debt reduction and operational simplification. The deal, expected to close by April 2026, positions Synlait to concentrate on its South Island operations and explore new growth avenues.

Enegex Limited has secured a significant gold exploration portfolio in Côte d’Ivoire, acquiring over 3,700 square kilometres of highly prospective permits and setting the stage for near-term drilling. The acquisition is backed by $5 million in funding and the appointment of seasoned West African exploration leader Paul Roberts as Managing Director.

TG Metals Limited has raised $4 million through a strongly supported placement to fast-track drilling and exploration at its Van Uden Gold Project in Western Australia’s Forrestania Greenstone Belt.

Peel Mining has appointed a new leadership team with deep mining and capital markets expertise, aiming to unlock significant value from its copper and polymetallic assets in the prolific Cobar region. The company signals a strategic shift towards targeted exploration, regional consolidation, and disciplined growth.

Brightstar Resources reports underground mining operations at its Laverton Hub are significantly ahead of schedule, targeting a +50% quarter-on-quarter production increase in the September quarter. The Fish Mine has turned cash flow positive, underpinning a robust growth outlook.

Kingsgate Consolidated reports a strong FY25 at its Chatree Gold Mine with 75,000 ounces produced and sets ambitious FY26 targets, while advancing its Chilean project.

Alkane Resources has unveiled its FY2026 production and cost guidance following its merger with Mandalay Resources, projecting significant growth across its Australian and Swedish operations.

Polymetals Resources reports steady operational gains at its Endeavor silver-zinc mine, hitting key production and financial milestones including a scheduled first zinc concentrate shipment and inclusion in the ASX All Ordinaries Index.

Kuniko Limited has executed a binding earn-in and joint venture agreement to acquire up to 70% of the Commonwealth Gold-Silver Project in NSW, backed by a rights issue to fund exploration and drilling. The project offers significant resource potential in a Tier-1 jurisdiction with existing inferred mineral resources.

Finder Energy is fast-tracking development of the Kuda Tasi and Jahal oil fields in Timor-Leste, targeting initial production rates of up to 40,000 barrels per day and 10 million barrels in the first 18 months. A strategic alliance with SLB is key to accelerating engineering and reducing project risks.

Black Cat Syndicate’s ongoing underground drilling at Paulsens has revealed extraordinary gold grades, including a standout 1.60m intercept at 623.94g/t Au. These results underpin the mine’s ramp-up and resource expansion plans.

FirstWave Cloud Technology reports a significant reduction in losses for FY25, driven by operational restructuring and new AI initiatives, while setting sights on Latin American expansion.