Latest Exploration Budget News

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.

Ramelius Resources has reported a substantial 38% increase in Mineral Resources and a remarkable 118% rise in Ore Reserves as of June 2025, underpinned by new project inclusions and a promising Pre-Feasibility Study for its Break of Day underground mine.

Charger Metals has secured approvals for a significant 4,600m drilling campaign at its Lake Johnston Lithium and Gold Project, fully funded by Rio Tinto Exploration. This move aims to build on recent resource milestones and explore new lithium targets in Western Australia.

Vault Minerals reports a 31% increase in gold Ore Reserves to 4 million ounces and a 3% rise in Mineral Resources to 12.2 million ounces as of June 2025, driven by strong growth at Leonora, Sugar Zone, and Mount Monger.

Ora Banda Mining Limited reports a 24% increase in Ore Reserves and a Mineral Resource growth to 2.11 million ounces at its Davyhurst Gold Project, setting the stage for an ambitious $73 million exploration program in FY26.