Latest Exploration And Resources News

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.

Ore Resources (ASX: OR3) reported substantial drilling success in lithium and gold at its Coolgardie projects, confirming extensions at Kangaroo Hills lithium pegmatites and Forrest gold system, while expanding landholdings and advancing development studies.

Australian Gold and Copper Ltd (ASX: AGC) has completed the second tranche of its $5 million placement, received a nearly $1 million R&D tax refund, and finalized the acquisition of the drill-ready Junee gold project in NSW.

Vita Resources reports promising initial auger drilling results at Ninnis Gold Project, prompting an expanded program targeting key fault zones. The company also secured $2.9 million in a two-tranche placement to fund exploration across its diverse portfolio.

Argent Minerals has bolstered confidence in its Kempfield silver-polymetallic project with deep diamond drilling results and appointed mining veteran Mike McKevitt as CEO to steer development efforts.

Battery Age Minerals has expanded its Falcon Lake lithium project in Ontario by staking 46 new mineral claims, boosting its district-scale footprint to 60 km² and reinforcing its position in a prolific lithium corridor with multi-element potential.

Patagonia Lithium has reached 200 metres depth at Cilon Well 8, reporting strong brine flow rates and specific gravity readings indicative of lithium presence, while confirming no environmental impact from drilling activities.