Latest Exploration And Production News

Tamboran Resources Corporation reported a 26% reduction in half-year losses as it progresses key natural gas projects in Australia’s Beetaloo Basin and prepares for a major acquisition of Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd.

Tamboran Resources has marked significant milestones in the Beetaloo Basin with successful drilling, major capital raises, and a new CEO appointment, targeting first gas sales in Q3 2026.

Orange Minerals NL is advancing exploration in two proven mineral belts, targeting gold in Ghana's Sefwi Gold Belt and base metals in Western Australia's Pilbara region, with key drilling results and ownership milestones expected soon.

Andean Silver reports robust drilling results at its Cerro Bayo Silver-Gold Project in Chile, revealing significant mineralisation expansions and upgrades ahead of a resource update. The findings underpin ongoing restart studies and feasibility work, supported by strong funding and rising precious metals prices.

Red Mountain Mining has acquired the Thompson Falls Antimony Project on the Montana-Idaho border, adjacent to the only operating antimony smelter in the US. Early assays reveal exceptional grades, positioning the company to capitalise on critical mineral supply chain demands.

Apollo Minerals welcomes a $2.8 million investment from Tribeca Investment Partners, marking a significant vote of confidence in its Couflens tungsten-gold project in southern France. This capital injection follows a recent $6.5 million raise and aims to accelerate exploration and development activities.

Aguia Resources has successfully raised $5 million through a well-supported placement to fund key developments in its Colombian gold and Brazilian phosphate projects. The capital injection aims to boost production and strengthen the company's balance sheet.

Locksley Resources has reported outstanding high-grade antimony assay results from its Desert Antimony Mine in California, with samples reaching up to 26.1% Sb. This breakthrough supports the company’s plans for a pilot plant aimed at domestic production critical to U.S. defense needs.

BPH Energy has extended its options placement offer to 3 February 2026, giving shareholders more time to secure new options at a low exercise price. Directors have already taken up their full entitlements, signalling confidence in the company’s strategic direction.

Hot Chili Limited has launched a A$40 million private placement to accelerate development of its Fuego copper project in Costa Rica, issuing shares at a discount to recent prices. The capital raise aims to boost exploration and feasibility studies while enhancing liquidity on the TSX Venture Exchange.

Arcadia Minerals has secured a binding term sheet with Hongkong Xinhai Mining Services, granting Xinhai an exclusive option to advance the Swanson Tantalum Project in Namibia towards production through a strategic partnership and investment.

FireFly Metals has agreed to sell its Ontario gold assets to Bellavista Resources for up to A$86.1 million in shares and performance rights, unlocking value for shareholders while focusing on its copper-gold growth strategy.