Latest Exploration And Resource Development News

Verity Resources has completed a rigorous validation of historical drilling data at its Monument Gold Project, confirming high-grade gold zones within a 154,000-ounce inferred resource. Phase one infill drilling at Korong is complete with assays pending, setting the stage for a resource upgrade.

Ora Banda Mining Limited reports a 24% increase in Ore Reserves and a Mineral Resource growth to 2.11 million ounces at its Davyhurst Gold Project, setting the stage for an ambitious $73 million exploration program in FY26.

Aurumin Limited has secured $6 million through divestments of non-core assets, enabling a sharper focus on advancing its flagship Sandstone Gold Project. The strategic sales to Newcam Minerals and others aim to fund exploration and support Brightstar’s pre-feasibility study.

Golden Horse Minerals continues to hit high-grade gold intersections at depth in its Hopes Hill project, with drilling activity set to intensify as a fourth rig arrives. New geophysical targets promise further exploration upside.

Verity Resources has successfully raised $3 million through a two-tranche placement to accelerate drilling and resource upgrades at its Monument Gold Project amid strong gold market conditions.

Westgold Resources reports a significant 24% increase in gold Mineral Resources to 16.3 million ounces and a 5% rise in Ore Reserves to 3.5 million ounces, underpinning a decade-long Reserve life with robust milling capacity.

Marmota Limited has enlisted titanium specialist Richard Stockwell to advance its promising Muckanippie titanium mineral sands project, aiming to refine resource estimates and guide future drilling programs.

Unico Silver Limited has secured $25 million in funding to restart drilling at its Joaquin Project in Argentina, targeting promising high-grade silver zones. The company aims to upgrade resources and deliver a scoping study by mid-2026.

Bougainville Copper Limited posted a deeper half-year loss as it ramps up exploration and navigates ongoing legal disputes tied to its historic Panguna mine. The company also advances infrastructure remediation under a key government agreement.

Ora Banda Mining Ltd delivered a standout FY25 with net profit soaring 575% to $186 million, driven by record gold production and successful underground mine expansions. The company sets ambitious FY26 targets amid strong operational momentum.

Wia Gold Limited has raised A$30 million through a placement to fund accelerated exploration and development at its Kokoseb gold project in Namibia, bolstering its cash position to approximately A$55 million.

Pacgold Limited advances its Northern Queensland footprint with a maiden 900,000-ounce gold resource at Alice River and a new high-grade antimony acquisition at St George, positioning itself amid critical mineral supply challenges.