Latest Exploration Funding News

Galilee Energy has launched an offer of up to 464 million new options to participants in its recent $6.5 million placement, aiming to bolster exploration funding and working capital. The options, exercisable at $0.011 each over three years, come amid significant operational and market risks.

Verity Resources Limited has announced a pro-rata entitlement issue to raise up to $2.05 million, partially underwritten by entities linked to its directors. The capital raise aims to fund exploration and technical studies across its key projects, including the Monument Gold Project.

Evolution Energy Minerals has announced a $4 million renounceable entitlement offer priced at 1.5 cents per share, including free attaching options, with major shareholder Metals One Plc committing $1 million.

Cosmo Metals Limited has announced a fully underwritten entitlement offer to raise approximately $1.55 million, aimed at advancing drilling and exploration across its key gold and base metals projects. The offer includes new shares and attaching options, with funds earmarked for multiple projects in Western Australia and New South Wales.

DeSoto Resources has confirmed high-grade gold mineralisation in maiden drilling at its expansive Siguiri Basin projects in Guinea, backed by a strong treasury and a US$12.5 million funded alliance with Fortuna Mining.

Great Western Exploration has raised $3.75 million to fund multiple copper-gold drilling programs at its Yerrida North Project in Western Australia, with drilling set to begin imminently at the Oval VHMS target.

Cavalier Resources has taken a significant step forward at its Crawford Gold Project by signing a Native Title Agreement and delivering promising drilling results that support resource expansion. The company is advancing towards production while exploring funding options.

Macarthur Minerals reported steady progress at its Lake Giles Iron Ore Project during the December 2025 quarter, alongside key board changes and cautious cash management.

3D Energi has reported significant gas discoveries at Essington-1 and Charlemont-1 wells in the Otway Basin, reinforcing its strategy to supply local gas to Australia's east coast. However, the company faces funding challenges that have led to a temporary trading suspension.

North Stawell Minerals Ltd reported a solid cash position of AUD 1.6 million at the end of December 2025, supporting just over two quarters of funding as it advances its exploration program. The company plans additional capital raises to sustain operations through 2026.

Admiralty Resources reported a $3.1 million cash outflow for the December quarter, with less than one quarter of funding available. Despite this, the company expects to maintain operations supported by iron ore sales and a significant prepayment.

Australian Rare Earths Limited has raised approximately $6 million through a strategic share placement to advance its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project, underpinning its role in diversifying global rare earth supply chains.