Latest Exploration Permits News

Advent Energy, in which BPH Energy holds a 35.81% stake, will challenge a Federal Court judgment on the PEP11 gas exploration permit, prolonging uncertainty over a key NSW offshore asset.

Advent Energy, in which MEC Resources holds a 37.95% stake, will challenge a Federal Court judgment on the PEP11 offshore gas exploration permit, with its subsidiary Asset Energy leading the appeal.

Sunshine Metals has secured the Mt Moss Operation for $18 million, setting the stage for gold production by mid-2027 and progressing engineering, financing, and exploration activities.

Beetaloo Energy reports promising flow testing from Carpentaria-5H with sustained gas rates and low decline, while its Carpentaria Gas Plant construction remains on schedule for first gas sales in late 2026.

New Talisman Gold Mines commissioned its processing plant and secured commercial offtakes while reporting a $2.26 million net loss in FY26. The company is refocusing on geological modelling and targeted drilling to boost resource confidence and production.

Clara Resources has secured options over 111 square kilometres of new tenure along the Kingsborough Fault corridor at its Mareeba Gold Project, consolidating a district-scale landholding rich in gold, antimony and tungsten prospects.

Turaco Gold has exercised an option to acquire 100% of a new exploration permit adjacent to its Afema Project in Côte d’Ivoire, increasing its landholding by 30% and setting the stage for fresh exploration activities.

Critical Resources Limited has validated a high-grade tungsten system at its Granite Creek target in New Zealand, with channel sampling returning 16.63% WO₃ true width. The results underpin a clear path to drilling amid tightening global tungsten supply.

Triangle Energy (ASX:TEG) has regained 100% ownership of the L7 Production Licence and EP 437 Exploration Permit in the Perth Basin after joint venture partners Echelon and Strike withdrew and transferred their interests back. Legal proceedings against these partners for failing farm-in obligations continue.

Infinity Metals has secured a two-year exclusive option to acquire 100% of the high-grade Swansea copper mine in Arizona and raised A$2.25 million via a discounted placement to fund exploration and acquisition costs.

Somerset Minerals has identified extensive copper mineralisation zones at its Coppermine Project in Nunavut, Canada, with a 17km Talisker anomaly near the Danvers deposit and high-grade assays extending Jura North's mineralised system. A maiden Talisker drilling campaign is set for July 2026.

The ASX has suspended trading of Canadian Phosphate Limited’s CP8O securities pending compliance with specific listing rules, a move that isolates this security class without affecting the company’s other quoted shares.