Latest Exploration Funding News

Magmatic Resources has launched a significant 5,000-metre diamond drilling campaign at its Myall copper-gold project, backed by Fortescue under a $3.5 million FY26 exploration budget. The program targets multiple promising porphyry-style deposits, aiming to build on earlier encouraging results.

Kula Gold reports exceptional gold drill results extending over a 3km strike at Mt Palmer, while Forrestania Resources' takeover bid climbs beyond 73%. The company also completes maiden drilling at its Wozi Niobium Project, with assay results pending.

Everest Metals Corporation has announced the issuance of $1.17 million in Junior Minerals Exploration Incentive tax credits to eligible shareholders following successful capital raisings in 2024-25. This move highlights the company’s ongoing commitment to exploration and shareholder value.

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.

Havilah Resources has struck a landmark agreement with Sandfire Resources to advance its Kalkaroo copper-gold project, backed by a $210 million staged investment and a strategic exploration alliance in South Australia’s Curnamona Province.

Koonenberry Gold has intersected visible gold in deep drill holes at its Enmore Gold Project, extending the known alteration zone and confirming a robust mineral system open at depth. The company is well funded and advancing a comprehensive drilling program to unlock further potential.

AusQuest and South32 have extended their Strategic Alliance Agreement for two more years, securing continued funding and collaboration on Australian copper and zinc projects. South32 will fund exploration to advance projects to drill-ready status and can earn up to 80% interest through staged investments.

MetalsGrove Mining has raised $2.7 million through an oversubscribed placement to kickstart exploration at its Central West Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire, aiming to unlock value in a prolific gold belt.

Catalina Resources’ independent geological review confirms strong orogenic gold potential at Beasley Creek, spotlighting the Flamingo target with historic high-grade intercepts and clear drill readiness.

Askari Metals has raised $1.15 million to fund its first drilling campaign at the Nejo Gold and Copper Project in Ethiopia and to advance exploration at its Uis Project in Namibia. The placement, supported by new and existing sophisticated investors including company directors, positions Askari to accelerate its African exploration strategy.

Many Peaks Minerals has launched a substantial diamond and RC drilling campaign exceeding 15,000 metres at its Ferké Gold Project in Côte d'Ivoire, aiming to expand known mineralised zones and build on recent high-grade gold discoveries.

Tartana Minerals has postponed its planned drilling at the Beefwood copper-gold prospect in Far North Queensland due to persistent wet conditions, resulting in the loss of government funding and a rescheduled timeline for 2026.