Latest Exploration And Mining News

Loyal Metals Ltd (ASX:LLM) has reported assay results from drillhole 25HRDD003 at its Highway Reward Copper-Gold Project in Queensland, confirming a large, continuous VHMS Copper-Gold-Silver system. The 179m intersection at 1.47% copper equivalent supports a bulk-style mining opportunity distinct from historical narrow-lens models.

Western Mines Group Ltd (ASX:WMG) has released assay results from three Phase 4 reverse circulation drill holes at its Mulga Tank Project, confirming broad zones of nickel sulphide mineralisation with notable high-grade intervals. Drilling continues amid weather and fuel supply challenges.

North Stawell Minerals (ASX:NSM) has reported promising high-grade gold drilling results and exploration progress at its North Stawell Gold Project, highlighting significant potential along the Stawell Mineralised Corridor in Victoria.

Javelin Minerals has launched a targeted drilling campaign at its Eureka Gold Project in WA, aiming to extend high-grade gold mineralisation and capitalise on a newly expanded mining lease. The company is poised for near-term production under a joint venture with MEGA Resources.

Middle Island Resources has launched a major 2026 exploration campaign at its Bobija Project in Serbia, initiating Phase 2 drilling and extensive soil sampling to expand on promising late 2025 results.

Sentinel Metals has reached a pivotal regulatory milestone as its Columbia Gold-Silver Project’s exploration amendment enters the public comment phase, paving the way for maiden drilling expected in April 2026.

Magnum Mining and Exploration is set to launch a substantial 10,000-metre auger drilling program at its Piracanjuba prospect in Brazil, aiming to define a maiden resource for its promising ionic adsorption clay rare earth element deposit.

Magnetic Resources NL is set to be acquired by Genesis Minerals Limited, with outstanding options cancelled for cash following an ASX waiver. Performance rights will vest and be exercised prior to the scheme’s record date.

Chariot Resources has secured Nigerian government approval for the transfer of six lithium licenses, marking a key step toward acquiring a majority stake in a promising Nigerian lithium portfolio. This regulatory milestone enables immediate exploration and mining activities at multiple projects amid soaring lithium prices.

Magnetite Mines Limited (ASX:MGT) has been awarded Federal Major Project Status for its Razorback Iron Ore Project, unlocking government support as it advances multi-commodity exploration across South Australia. The company is progressing rare earth, copper, and gold programs while positioning Razorback for long-term green steel supply.

Belararox Limited has appointed Will Dix as CEO, bringing deep mining expertise to lead its copper-focused projects in Argentina and Botswana. The company also promotes Christian Blaser to oversee exploration activities across both regions.

Magnetite Mines Limited has announced a renounceable rights issue aiming to raise up to $3.92 million to fund exploration across its South Australian tenements and advance the Razorback Iron Ore Project, recently awarded Major Project Status.