Latest Exploration And Resource Development News

Bellevue Gold Limited reported a robust September quarter with production and sales exceeding expectations, alongside a pioneering net zero emissions milestone. The company is well positioned for growth in FY26 with strategic leadership appointments and improved operational efficiencies.

Austral Resources Australia has locked in $40 million through a discounted share placement, setting the stage for its ASX reinstatement and ambitious expansion in Queensland's copper belt.

Larvotto Resources reports strong first-pass diamond drilling results at its Blacklode Prospect within the Hillgrove Project, revealing wide zones of high-grade gold and antimony mineralisation. These findings underpin plans for a resource upgrade and signal promising exploration upside near existing infrastructure.

Avira Resources has secured a binding agreement to acquire the high-grade Mt Cattlin Gold Project in Western Australia, backed by a $2.5 million capital raise to advance exploration and resource development.

Native Mineral Resources reports a successful ramp-up of gold production at its Blackjack plant, delivering nearly 700 ounces of refined gold and securing $10 million in fresh capital to fuel ongoing operations and exploration.

Empire Resources has announced a maiden inferred mineral resource for its A-Zone deposit within the Yuinmery Project, adding significant copper and gold tonnage to its portfolio and opening new development avenues.

Strickland Metals has reported multiple thick, high-grade gold intercepts at its Gradina Deposit within the Rogozna Project, reinforcing the deposit’s significant potential ahead of a maiden resource estimate due late 2025.

Canterbury Resources advances deep diamond drilling at its Briggs Copper Project, intersecting consistent porphyry copper mineralisation and nearing completion of a pivotal scoping study.

Westgold Resources unveils a conservative, fully funded three-year plan to increase gold production from 326koz to 470koz annually by FY28 while reducing costs. The strategy leverages existing assets and processing hubs, with key expansions and exploration investments underpinning growth.

Vault Minerals projects steady gold production in FY26 with growth through FY28, driven by key plant upgrades and the anticipated restart of Sugar Zone operations. The company plans significant capital and exploration investments while preparing to fully unwind its hedge book.

Javelin Minerals has partnered with MEGA Resources to fully fund and operate the Eureka Gold Project, setting the stage for mining to begin in mid-2026. The deal includes a $4.5 million capital raise and a strategic leadership appointment to drive exploration and production growth.

Iltani Resources reports strong rock chip sampling results from its Orient Silver-Indium Project, confirming high-grade mineralisation and identifying new target zones that could significantly expand the resource footprint.