Latest Exploration And Resources News

Verity Resources is set to begin a 3,600m drilling campaign at its Monument Gold Project in Western Australia, aiming to upgrade and expand its existing gold resource. The program targets increasing confidence in the Korong deposit and advancing towards a mining licence.

Diablo Resources has successfully raised $396,000 to fund drilling at its Phoenix Copper Project, targeting promising copper and silver prospects adjacent to the Lisbon Valley Copper Mine.

Ora Banda Mining delivered a strong FY25 with 92.4koz gold produced, up 32% year-on-year, and sets an ambitious FY26 target of 140-155koz driven by new underground mines and strategic partnerships.

Chariot Corporation Ltd is set to acquire a 66.7% interest in a substantial Nigerian lithium portfolio, marking a strategic entry into Africa’s burgeoning lithium sector with a US$10 million funding commitment.

Aguia Resources has locked in $2.687 million in loan commitments, including a $500,000 stake from its Executive Chairman, to fund ongoing mine development and exploration in Colombia. The loans feature convertible terms and options issuance, pending shareholder and ASX approvals.

Zenith Minerals has successfully raised A$3.5 million through a fully underwritten rights issue, positioning the company to fast-track exploration and resource growth at its key gold projects in Western Australia and Queensland.

Catalina Resources is set to commence drilling at its Laverton project, aiming to expand on promising gold and rare earth element mineralisation previously identified near the Mt Weld REE Mine.

Strickland Metals reports strong gold assay results from its Gradina Prospect within the Rogozna Project, reinforcing the potential for a maiden resource estimate by late 2025.

Capricorn Metals has agreed to acquire the Claw Gold Project adjacent to its Mt Gibson operation, aiming to unlock new gold resources in Western Australia’s prolific Murchison region.

Olympio Metals has expanded its diamond drilling program at the Bousquet Gold Project in Quebec, targeting the Amadee Prospect adjacent to the high-grade Paquin zone. The move aims to explore a potentially continuous gold-bearing structure with assay results expected soon.

Coolabah Metals Limited has closed its upsized $20 million public offer ahead of schedule due to strong investor demand, progressing its strategic acquisition of Broken Hill Mines Pty Ltd. The move consolidates key mining assets at Broken Hill and sets the stage for a significant corporate transformation.

OzAurum Resources has kicked off a 17-hole Reverse Circulation drilling program targeting high-grade gold at its Mulgabbie North Cross Fault discovery, aiming to build on promising earlier results and recent geological insights.