Latest Exploration Budget News

Ora Banda Mining has reported significant new high-grade gold intercepts from drilling at its Sand King northern corridor, pointing to a potential expansion of its mining inventory and extended mine life.

Somerset Minerals Limited has launched a C$2.25 million flow-through share offer targeting Canadian investors, aiming to accelerate exploration activities at its Jura project. The capital raise complements a planned institutional placement and highlights both growth ambitions and inherent risks.

Moho Resources has sold its Silver Swan North Project to Mineral Mining Services, boosting funds for its maiden drilling program at the promising Bush Chook Project in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.

Northern Star Resources commits A$225 million to its FY26 exploration program, revealing promising drilling results and new prospects across key assets including Kalgoorlie, Yandal, Pogo, and the newly acquired Hemi Development Project.

Charger Metals NL has completed a significant drilling program at its Lake Johnston lithium and gold project, announcing a maiden inferred lithium resource at Medcalf and outlining promising exploration targets. The company’s strategic partnership with Rio Tinto is set to accelerate development in this tier-1 jurisdiction.

Terrain Minerals has successfully raised $1.32 million through a share placement to fund exploration at its Smokebush Project, targeting high-grade gold and silver deposits.

29Metals Limited has reported promising high-grade copper, zinc, and gold resource extension drilling results at its Golden Grove mine, revealing potential for significant mine life extensions and a large mineralised system at depth.

Magmatic Resources has completed its maiden drilling at the Weebo Gold Project, revealing promising high-grade gold mineralisation and securing a $3.5 million exploration budget for its Myall JV with FMG Resources.

Newmont Corporation delivered a strong third quarter in 2025, producing 1.4 million gold ounces and generating a record $1.6 billion in free cash flow, while improving its cost and capital guidance for the year.

Charger Metals has initiated a 3,000m drilling program at its Lake Johnston Lithium and Gold Project, fully funded by Rio Tinto Exploration, targeting multiple high-priority lithium and gold prospects. This follows a recent maiden resource estimate and aims to unlock further potential in a prolific Western Australian region.

Genesis Minerals delivered a record 72,878 ounces of gold in the September quarter, surpassing guidance and generating a robust A$166 million cash build. The company’s ASPIRE 400 growth strategy advances with key approvals and exploration success, setting the stage for sustained expansion.

Golden State Mining has completed a detailed aeromagnetic survey over its Southern Cross East gold project, aiming to refine geological targets following promising initial drilling results. The data interpretation, expected by December 2025, could unlock new exploration opportunities in this complex greenstone terrain.