Latest Exploration And Resource Growth News

Arika Resources has completed its acquisition of 100% ownership of the Yundamindra and Kookynie gold projects, consolidating control over key assets in Western Australia’s Eastern Goldfields and setting the stage for accelerated exploration.

Adavale Resources has boosted its Parkes Project gold resource by 44% to 166,000 ounces through a 100% scrip acquisition of the Calarie mining licence and three exploration licences, consolidating its belt-scale position in NSW’s Lachlan Fold Belt.

Redcastle Resources has launched continuous mining at its Redcastle Reef gold deposit, advancing from exploration to production under a capital-light joint venture with BML Ventures. Ore haulage to third-party processing is scheduled to begin in June 2026, with first toll treatment expected in July.

Meeka Metals is transitioning to underground mining at its Murchison Gold Project, with capital investment tapering and exploration drilling underway to support resource growth and production expansion.

Zenith Minerals has completed the acquisition of a critical mining lease at its Consolidated Dulcie Gold Project, enabling control of the entire ~6km mineralised corridor and setting up a targeted drilling campaign to test a high-potential untested strike segment.

Golden Deeps Ltd has reported significant progress at its Otavi Critical Metals Belt projects in Namibia, unveiling exceptional high-grade copper, silver, zinc, lead, germanium, and rare metal results from drilling and sampling at the Graceland prospect alongside resource expansions and ongoing exploration.

Matsa Resources has kicked off a major diamond drilling campaign at Fortitude North targeting up to 1.85 million ounces of gold while reporting robust $28.7 million gold sales and $6.1 million EBITDA from the Devon Pit Gold Mine.

Anax Metals’ updated DFS for Whim Creek reveals a 113% surge in free cash flow to A$723 million, underpinned by a decade-long mine life and rapid payback. The company’s $10 million capital raise strengthens its balance sheet following full repayment of a $3.5 million loan.

Riversgold Limited has reported standout assay results from 31 drill holes at its Northern Zone Gold Project, including a spectacular 71 g/t gold intercept. The campaign expands the shallow gold mineralisation footprint, supporting imminent mining lease conversion and a funding agreement with MEGA Resources.

GoldArc Resources is pushing aggressively towards near-term production at its Leonora Gold Project, leveraging over 24,000m of recent drilling and strategic partnerships that cover development costs. The company aims to start mining by late 2026, backed by a 200,000oz JORC resource and a seasoned technical team.

Alicanto Minerals has obtained an A$18.1 million non-dilutive funding package from Stria Lithium, including cash and equity, to support resource expansion at the Mt Henry Gold Project, where diamond drilling is currently underway.

Torque Metals Limited (ASX: TOR) reports significant new high-grade gold intercepts from recent drilling at its Paris Gold Project in Western Australia, extending mineralisation up to 500 metres beyond the current Mineral Resource Estimate. The company plans an interim resource update in Q2 2026 amid ongoing multi-rig drilling.