Latest Exploration And Growth News

Redcastle Resources has launched continuous mining at its Redcastle Reef gold deposit, advancing from exploration to production under a capital-light joint venture with BML Ventures. Ore haulage to third-party processing is scheduled to begin in June 2026, with first toll treatment expected in July.

Kingsrose Mining has appointed Andrew Caruso as its new CEO, bringing over three decades of mining leadership experience to drive its Scandinavian projects and acquisition strategy. His remuneration package includes a base salary of CND$400,000 plus performance-linked incentives tied to share price milestones.

Cyprium Metals has made substantial progress on its Nifty Copper Complex restart, targeting copper cathode production by September 2026 while securing A$41 million to fuel exploration and growth.

West Wits Mining has poured its first gold at Qala Shallows, marking its transition to production, while securing substantial funding and advancing plans to scale output.

Turaco Gold has lifted its Afema Project gold resources by 15% to 4.65 million ounces, driven by multiple deposit upgrades and maiden resource declarations. The Pre-Feasibility Study is on track for Q2 2026, underpinned by a strong cash position and ongoing drilling campaigns.

Proteomics International is pivoting from research to disciplined commercial execution of its proteomics-based diagnostic tests, focusing on distributor partnerships and reimbursement pathways in Australia and the US.

Hillgrove Resources (ASX:HGO) marked its first full year of underground copper production at Kanmantoo with 11,315 tonnes produced, returning to profitability and significantly boosting its Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. The company is advancing growth projects and sustainability initiatives to underpin a production ramp-up in 2026.

Orezone Gold Corporation reported a 35% jump in Q1 2026 gold production, driven by Bomboré’s hard rock expansion and the acquisition of Quebec’s Casa Berardi mine. Operational hiccups with emulsion supply slowed high-grade ore sequencing but did not derail cost guidance.

Core Energy Minerals (ASX:CR3) has revealed significant rare earth element mineralisation at its Cummins Project in South Australia, highlighting broad zones of high-grade TREO with promising magnet rare earth oxide ratios and potential for in-situ recovery mining.

Iceni Gold’s initial RC drilling at Goose Well confirms historic gold mineralisation and reveals a major fault structure that could unlock broader potential. Diamond drilling is set to refine the geological picture and target high-grade shoots.

Great Northern Minerals Ltd has finalised the sale of its remaining minority interest in Golden Ant Mining Pty Ltd, receiving $1.9 million in cash and strengthening its liquidity to approximately $4.4 million. The company plans to deploy these funds towards ongoing exploration and potential acquisitions.

Recharge Metals Limited has completed the acquisition of the Sunset Well Gold Project in Western Australia's Leonora district, securing a near-surface inferred gold resource of 94,500 ounces. The company raised approximately A$5.97 million through a placement and rights issue, bolstering its funding and leadership team to advance exploration activities.