Latest Exploration And Resources News

Avira Resources has secured critical approvals and made substantial progress in its 4,500-metre RC drilling program at the Mt Cattlin Gold Project, advancing towards a maiden resource estimate targeted for Q4 2026.

White Cliff Minerals has delivered a standout 50.9m intercept at 2.81% copper in its first diamond drill hole at Danvers 1, validating its geological model and setting the stage for targeted step-out drilling to expand the Rae Copper Project’s footprint.

Constellation Resources has advanced its Western Australian exploration with granted permits targeting natural gas, hydrogen, and helium, alongside promising copper-gold drilling results at Ularring. The company is raising $3.22 million through an entitlement offer to fund further exploration.

Dreadnought Resources is progressing its Star of Mangaroon open pit towards production while nearly doubling high-grade gold resources at Metzke’s Find. The company also extends critical metals potential with strong niobium and rare earth intercepts at Mangaroon.

Arika Resources has locked in $6.55 million through a placement led by Lion Selection Group, which will hold a 6.7% stake, to fund a major drilling campaign at its Yundamindra and Kookynie gold projects in Western Australia.

Metals X reported a steady tin output at Renison with a 5.9% tin price lift boosting revenue and EBITDA despite increased costs and a marginal net cash flow dip. Capital projects and exploration advanced, while the company’s strong cash reserves underpin its growth ambitions.

Ballard Mining has delivered its highest gold intercept to date at the West Knell Prospect within the Mt Ida Gold Project, reporting 9 metres at 27.1 grams per tonne gold. This breakthrough expands mineralisation along the underexplored Ballard Fault Zone and supports an upcoming resource update and mining lease application.

Cooper Metals has completed its first RC drilling at Mt Isa East, visually spotting copper sulphides, and secured the Pyramid Gold Project through an asset swap, backed by a $979,500 placement.

Terrain Minerals has delivered a maiden Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate of 54,000 ounces of gold and 156,500 ounces of silver at its Lightning Gold Project in Western Australia, setting a foundation for resource expansion and development.

Aurum Resources has pushed gold mineralisation beyond existing boundaries at its Boundiali BDT2 deposit in Côte d'Ivoire, with 10 new drill holes confirming resource growth potential ahead of a major update and feasibility study in 2026.

Javelin Minerals confirmed continuity and expansion of its Eureka Gold Project resource with high-grade drill results, advanced permitting milestones, and expanded tenure at Coogee. A $1.5 million placement to mining executive David Geraghty strengthens the company’s cash position for upcoming exploration.

Catalina Resources has significantly expanded its Mid-West gold portfolio through strategic acquisitions funded by a $3 million placement, while advancing exploration with maiden drilling and promising assay results.