Latest Exploration And Resource Development News

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.

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.