Latest Exploration Budget News

29Metals has reported strong drilling results from its 2026 program at Golden Grove, confirming high-grade copper, zinc, gold, and silver extensions at Oizon and Amity. Development at Oizon is progressing with first ore expected by year-end, underpinning mine flexibility and potential cost efficiencies.

Avenira Limited has approved a $2.6 million budget to kickstart a comprehensive drilling and sampling campaign at its Jundee South Gold Project in Western Australia, aiming to unlock new gold targets within the prolific Yandal-Wiluna province.

Havilah Resources has locked in a $105 million upfront payment from Sandfire Resources for the Kalkaroo project and signed a binding farm-in agreement with Hillgrove Resources for Mutooroo, while gearing up for regional drilling in South Australia’s Curnamona Province.

PLC Resources has secured A$1.8 million through a share placement to fund expanded drilling and exploration at its Yalgoo and Abbotts North gold projects in Western Australia, marking a key step in advancing resource potential.

Asara Resources has raised $60 million through a strongly supported institutional placement to fast-track drilling and development at its flagship Kada Gold Project in Guinea.

Regener8 Resources has won shareholder approval to acquire the Srebrenica North polymetallic project in Bosnia and Herzegovina, setting the stage for its maiden exploration campaign.

Genesis Minerals is poised to boost its gold output to an aspirational 500,000 ounces per annum following its strategic acquisition of Magnetic Resources and the construction of a new Tower Hill mill in Western Australia.

IMDEX Limited has delivered a record 3Q FY26 revenue increase of 29% in constant currency, fueled by strong global demand, strategic acquisitions, and AI-enabled mining technology solutions.

Genesis Minerals has reported a 29% jump in gold resources to 18.9 million ounces and a 19% rise in reserves to 4.4 million ounces as of December 2025, underpinning its ASPIRE 500 growth strategy with new assets and exploration boosts.

29Metals has delivered strong final drill results from its 2025 program at Golden Grove, revealing high-grade copper and zinc intercepts that promise to boost mineral resources and mine flexibility. The company plans a significant exploration budget increase for 2026 to capitalize on this momentum.

Cooper Metals has completed all regulatory approvals for a ~1,400m RC drill program at Ardmore North, targeting Q2 2026 commencement. The company also executed a strategic asset swap to acquire the Pyramid Gold Project, backed by a nearly $1 million placement.

Strategic Energy Resources has locked in a binding joint venture with Sumitomo Metal Mining Oceania to explore its Bulimba Gold Project in northeast Queensland, with Sumitomo able to earn up to 90% through staged commitments over five years.