Latest Exploration Funding News

Belararox has locked in a further A$2 million through a placement priced 25% above its current shares, boosting funds for copper exploration in Botswana and Argentina.

Tiger Gold has finalised its option to acquire LCL Resources’ Colombian gold assets with a $4.5 million payment, bringing total cash consideration to $7.5 million and strengthening LCL’s balance sheet ahead of a formal transfer on 11 June 2026.

Tivan Limited has landed a $141,237 exploration grant from the Northern Territory Government to fund diamond drilling at its Molyhil Tungsten Project, pushing forward its Pre-Feasibility Study and joint venture talks with Sumitomo Corporation.

Riversgold’s farm-in partner AIS Resources reports standout rock chip assays from the Saint John Project in New Brunswick, with multiple samples exceeding upper detection limits for copper, gold, silver, and antimony. These results underpin plans for systematic exploration and drilling.

Rimfire Pacific Mining will increase its interest in the Avondale Project to 60% after Golden Plains Resources vested its 40% stake. The project holds significant scandium deposits in NSW's Fifield District, with Rimfire set to manage the joint venture and fund future exploration alongside its partner.

Dart Mining has agreed to sell four Victorian projects to Indigo Metals for $7.1 million, combining cash, shares, and a royalty on antimony production, tying its fortunes to Indigo’s upcoming ASX debut.

TechGen Metals has cleared the final regulatory hurdle to begin maiden diamond drilling at its Blue Devil Project in WA, targeting large-scale copper-gold systems with government co-funding easing exploration costs.

South32 advances its stake in Hammer Metals’ Isa Valley project with a A$3 million exploration commitment, while Sumitomo Metal Mining Oceania signals withdrawal from the Bullrush joint venture.

Tivan Limited has locked in a minimum $15 million funding package through a $10 million option underwriting agreement and a $5 million share placement with strategic investor ETFS Capital, supporting accelerated development across its Australian and Timor-Leste projects.

Black Bear Minerals has engaged Ausenco for detailed restart studies at its Shafter Silver Project, while securing a non-binding financing support letter from Export Finance Australia to explore funding pathways aligned with U.S.-Australia critical minerals priorities.

Sarama Resources has secured A$1.42 million through the first tranche of its A$1.5 million equity placement, with the second tranche involving director participation pending shareholder approval.

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.