Latest Exploration And Mining News

Miramar Resources has expanded its gold exploration footprint with promising new targets at the Gidji JV and confirmed a Noril’sk-style deposit at Bangemall, backed by a $2.2 million capital raise to fund upcoming drilling campaigns.

Charger Metals NL has completed a significant drilling program at its Lake Johnston lithium and gold project, announcing a maiden inferred lithium resource at Medcalf and outlining promising exploration targets. The company’s strategic partnership with Rio Tinto is set to accelerate development in this tier-1 jurisdiction.

High-Tech Metals Ltd has reported metallurgical test results from its Mt Fisher Gold Project confirming high gold recoveries of up to 92.8%, supporting near-term development plans and joint venture processing opportunities.

AuKing Mining has completed a $400,000 share placement to fund its gold exploration efforts in Queensland’s Cloncurry region, with an extraordinary meeting set to approve new options.

QGold Pty Ltd has initiated an unconditional on-market takeover offer for all shares of Venus Metals Corporation Limited at $0.17 per share, representing a notable premium to recent trading prices. The offer, which allows immediate acceptance via ASX brokers, signals a potential shift in control and strategy for Venus Metals.

Lunnon Metals has updated its Lady Herial gold resource to 36,300 ounces at 2.0 g/t, securing Gold Fields’ approval and nearing regulatory green light for mining.

Augustus Minerals has applied for a significant exploration licence in Papua New Guinea’s Vanapa River region, positioning itself within one of the world’s richest gold-copper belts while progressing its Mt Kare project.

Sarama Resources Ltd reported a $1.9 million loss for the first nine months of 2025 while securing A$2.7 million in equity funding and advancing a $242 million arbitration claim against Burkina Faso over mining permit expropriation.

Middle Island Resources has reported strong channel sampling results from the historic Bobija Mine in Serbia, confirming significant gold, silver, copper, lead, and zinc mineralisation. The company has completed its Phase 1 drilling program, with assay results expected soon.

OzAurum Resources reports robust high-grade gold results from recent drilling at Mulgabbie North, reinforcing its growth and development prospects. The company advances metallurgical testing and site planning, signaling a shift from exploration to production.

Western Mines Group advances its Mulga Tank nickel project with a new deep diamond drill hole and an electromagnetic survey, backed by recent capital and government grants.

NexGen Energy Ltd. reported a significant net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, driven by mark-to-market losses on convertible debentures and impairment charges. The company bolstered its liquidity with a $953 million equity raise post-period.