Latest Exploration Incentive Scheme News

Artemis Resources has secured a joint venture to earn a 60% stake in the Sharon Dam IOCG copper target, backed by a $220k government grant and planned drilling in early 2026. This deal extends Artemis’ footprint in a promising underexplored copper province in Western Australia.

Western Mines Group reports significant nickel sulphide mineralisation from deep diamond drilling at its Mulga Tank project, reinforcing its vision of a large-scale hybrid nickel system. Drilling will resume in January 2026 to extend these promising results.

Metal Hawk Limited’s first diamond drilling at Leinster South confirms significant high-grade gold mineralisation, revealing thicker zones and new targets for 2026 follow-up drilling.

Dynamic Metals Limited advances its Western Australian gold exploration with government-backed drilling approval at Cognac West and promising soil sampling results at Leinster and Lady Jane projects.

Solara Minerals has initiated a 2,800m drilling campaign at its Degrussa West Project, targeting promising gold-copper zones near the renowned Degrussa Mine, supported by recent government funding.

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.

Great Boulder Resources reports exceptional high-grade gold intersections at its Side Well Gold Project, advancing resource estimates and drilling programs across multiple deposits.

Orange Minerals NL has commenced a 650m diamond drilling program at its Lennon’s Find polymetallic project in Western Australia, targeting a deep geophysical anomaly that could reveal new mineralisation beneath an existing resource.

Western Mines Group advances deep diamond drilling and a high-powered electromagnetic survey at its Mulga Tank project, leveraging co-funded grants to target high-grade nickel sulphide deposits.

Black Cat Syndicate reports promising high-grade antimony drilling results at its Mt Clement project, confirming significant mineralisation within and beyond the current resource. The ongoing program aims to expand the resource and underpin economic studies for this critical minerals asset.

Miramar Resources has validated the presence of Noril’sk-style copper-nickel-PGE mineralisation at its Bangemall Project in Western Australia, despite ending its joint venture with Sumitomo Metal Mining. The company plans to continue exploration in 2026, seeking new partners and government co-funding.

Lachlan Star’s latest drilling at the Killaloe Gold Project confirms extensive near-surface gold mineralisation and sets the stage for deeper exploration backed by government funding.