Latest Exploration And Resources News

Osmond Resources has secured the maximum €250,000 provisional grant in the first round of Spain’s national mineral exploration program, while preparing to start a 13-hole campaign at its Orión project. The company has also issued 85 million shares to retain its 80% interest in the project-owning vehicle.

Alkane Resources has reported a transformational FY2026, with the Mandalay merger helping lift revenue to A$935.8 million and profit after tax to A$228.7 million. The enlarged gold and antimony producer has also declared its first dividend and approved a buy-back, while setting broadly stable production guidance for FY2027.

Codrus Minerals has completed its acquisition of EdgeMet, adding copper and molybdenum exploration projects in Queensland and Peru alongside early-stage technology from Rice University. The transaction was funded with 230 million shares, 60 million performance rights and A$100,000 in upfront cash.

Antimony Resources has moved closer to first production in Mexico, but its FY2026 annual report carries a material going-concern warning after a A$7.0 million loss and sharply reduced cash reserves. The company now faces the harder test of turning its Tecomatlán plant and Los Lirios project into cash-generating operations.

Metal Bank has made Homestead its preferred route to first Western Australian gold production, targeting 2027 while reporting a $4.38 million annual loss and a material going-concern uncertainty. The company ended June with $1.86 million in cash and says further funding may be required.

Resource Base Limited (ASX:RBX) reduced its FY2026 loss, but ended the year with only $140,776 in cash and an auditor warning of material uncertainty over its ability to continue as a going concern. The company is relying on fresh capital to advance early-stage titanium targets in South Australia.

BOA Resources has returned high-grade copper intersections from all six initial RC holes at Ricci Lee, including 14 metres at 2.49% copper and 15 metres at 2.25%. Assays from 40 further RC holes and 92 aircore holes across five other prospects remain pending.

Marquee Resources has received a $549,122 R&D tax refund, adding non-dilutive cash ahead of planned drilling at its Yindi Lithium and Gold Project in Western Australia. The filing improves near-term financial flexibility but does not disclose the company’s post-refund cash balance or drilling budget.

Chariot Resources has secured A$1.1 million from institutional and sophisticated investors to advance its proposed Nigerian lithium acquisition, exploration and partner-funded development program. The raising also brings potential option dilution and only partially addresses the company’s secured debt.

Fulcrum Lithium has promoted Chief Operating Officer Scott Keenan to Managing Director, placing the executive who led its Alkali Flats discovery in charge of the company’s next project phase. The appointment comes with a $360,000 annual salary and a proposed 4 million performance-rights package subject to shareholder approval.

Daly Resources ended FY2026 with $11.05 million in cash after its $12 million IPO, but reported a $3.63 million loss dominated by share-based remuneration. The ASX-listed explorer has no defined mineral resources or ore reserves and must now convert its exploration portfolio into results.

Alkane Resources has lifted group Ore Reserves to 1.374 million ounces after exploration and resource conversion replaced depletion across its operating portfolio. The FY26 update also puts Björkdal’s open-pit restart and Costerfield’s extended mine life into sharper focus.