Latest Exploration And Resources News

The week was split between big earnings reactions and small-cap rocks-and-rigs rallies. Pro Medicus sank despite record numbers, while a handful of explorers jumped on fresh discoveries and policy wins.

Explorers led the Materials tape as fresh drill stories and new ground deals pulled buyers into small caps. Big miners still delivered, but the loudest moves came from companies offering investors a near-term catalyst.

Neometals Ltd has resolved a longstanding legal dispute with a $1 million settlement, clearing the way to focus on advancing its Barrambie Gold Project and sustainable processing technologies.

Austral Resources is set to begin an 18-hole drilling campaign at its Rocklands project to enhance confidence in its copper-gold resource and optimise processing. Results expected through Q3 2026 will inform next steps in resource development and plant efficiency.

AuMEGA Metals has launched a C$10 million private placement to fund an extensive drilling program targeting high-potential gold and base metal prospects in Newfoundland’s Cape Ray District. The financing aims to unlock value from its significant mineral resources and strategic landholdings.

Peel Mining has agreed to sell its South Cobar Copper Project to Aeris Resources in a $214 million transaction, while spinning off its remaining assets into a new ASX-listed company, NewCo. The deal offers Peel shareholders immediate value and ongoing exposure to a diversified metals portfolio.

European Resources Limited has reported promising drill results with strong neodymium-praseodymium enrichment at its Korsnäs rare earth project in Finland, alongside advancing metallurgical test work aimed at optimising extraction processes.

Kuniko Limited has commenced its first diamond drilling campaign at the Commonwealth Gold-Silver Project in NSW’s Lachlan Fold Belt, targeting extensions to known high-grade mineralisation. The Phase 1 program aims to expand the resource base and unlock district-scale potential.

Matsa Resources launches a major drilling campaign at Fortitude North targeting up to 1.85 million ounces of gold, supported by a $17.5 million loan facility from major shareholder Deutsche Balaton.

LinQ Minerals has reported a major shallow gold and copper discovery 160 metres south of its Gidginbung open pit, revealing thicker and higher-grade mineralisation than previously expected. This breakthrough could significantly expand the resource potential of the Gilmore Project in New South Wales.

Empire Resources has successfully raised A$5 million through a two-tranche placement to accelerate exploration at its Yuinmery and Penny’s projects, with strong backing from existing and new investors.

Diablo Resources has secured a geophysical contractor to commence an induced polarisation survey at its high-priority Star Range Silver-Antimony Project, while maiden drilling at the Phoenix Copper Project confirms encouraging copper mineralisation.