Latest Exploration And Resource Development News

Rand Mining Ltd reported a significant 96% increase in gold mined during the December 2025 quarter, driven by heightened activity at the Hornet open pit and strong processing through Evolution Mining’s Mungari plant. The company also posted improved cash flows amid ongoing exploration efforts.

Future Metals NL has outlined strategic initiatives to enhance its flagship Panton PGM Project, leveraging rising platinum group metal prices and new processing opportunities. Key work programs and management appointments position the company for accelerated development in 2026.

Sunshine Metals has reported outstanding near-surface gold and silver intercepts from its ongoing drilling at the Liontown deposit, signalling a potential upgrade to its resource and mining plans.

Greatland Resources capped off 2025 with robust gold and copper production at Telfer, generating $406 million in operating cash flow, while its Havieron feasibility study confirmed a world-class, low-cost gold-copper mine with a $4.2 billion pre-tax NPV.

Aruma Resources has executed binding agreements to acquire a majority interest in the Tillex Copper Project in Ontario, Canada, a high-grade copper-silver deposit with significant exploration potential. The company plans immediate exploration and resource development activities to unlock value in this strategically located asset.

Neometals has reported compelling gold assay results from its first drilling at Barrambie Ranges in 30 years, revealing multiple high-grade mineralised zones and reinforcing the project’s exploration potential.

Ariana Resources has reported promising assay results from its latest drilling campaign at the Tavşan Mine in Türkiye, revealing significant gold and silver intercepts that point to resource expansion and enhanced project longevity.

TG Metals Limited has announced a significant 550-metre extension to the Van Uden gold deposit in Western Australia, highlighted by high-grade drill results that could materially increase the existing resource.

Elixir Energy has been granted a 15-year retention license over its entire ATP2044 permit in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, securing 1,362 BCFe of 2C Contingent Gas Resources confirmed by the Daydream-2 well.

Taruga Minerals has entered a 12-month option to acquire two advanced gold and copper projects in Papua New Guinea, backed by a $1.5 million capital raise to fund exploration and resource development.

Cannindah Resources has appointed Cameron Switzer as Managing Director and CEO, signaling a strategic push in its Mt Cannindah Copper-Gold Project. The company also sees a leadership reshuffle with the resignation of Chair Michael Hansel and appointment of Tony Rovira as Chair.

Dart Mining NL reports consistent massive stibnite intersections across a 300m strike at its Coonambula Antimony-Gold Project, advancing drilling efforts and aiming for a JORC-compliant resource. The project’s potential is bolstered by historical and recent high-grade antimony and gold mineralisation.