Latest Exploration Permits News

Megado Minerals has secured four critical investigation permits for its Iberian Copper Project in Northern Spain, enabling a comprehensive exploration campaign including airborne surveys and maiden drilling planned for 2026.

Altamin Limited has obtained a retrospective Environmental Impact Assessment approval for its Gorno Project in Italy, strengthening its regulatory footing and supporting strategic options for development.

Zenith Minerals has reported high-grade gold assay results from its Auburn Gold Project in Queensland, reinforcing the prospectivity of this underexplored district. The company plans further soil sampling and initial drilling within six months to advance exploration.

Dalaroo Metals has mobilised its geological team to progress the Bongouanoa Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire toward drill-ready status, leveraging promising historical gold intercepts and systematic fieldwork. The company is preparing for aircore and diamond drilling programs pending regulatory approvals.

QX Resources has raised $1.23 million through a placement to fund exploration at its promising Madaba Uranium Project in Tanzania, setting the stage for a heli-borne survey and maiden drilling program this year.

Speculative money piled into new discoveries and tight-supply metals, while a handful of small caps were sold hard on thin liquidity. The week’s biggest moves came from PGMs and tungsten on the way up, and micro-cap gas on the way down.

Aura Energy advances its Tiris Uranium Project in Mauritania and secures strategic investment for its Häggån Polymetallic Project in Sweden following the lifting of Sweden’s uranium mining ban.

High Peak Royalties has completed the transfer of its Torrens Energy geothermal assets to NorthStar Energy, receiving 12.5 million shares valued at A$2 million and retaining ongoing royalties. The company also reported steady royalty receipts and a key board change in its December 2025 quarterly update.

Apollo Minerals has secured a five-year reinstatement of its Couflens exploration permit in France, reviving prospects at the historic Salau tungsten mine alongside promising gold mineralisation. The company also advances exploration in Gabon and Serbia while raising A$6.55 million to fund its growth.

Coppermoly Limited has progressed its acquisition of the Wyenamdoo tungsten project in Western Australia while Queensland fieldwork was stalled by wet weather. The company plans significant drilling targeting critical minerals as tungsten prices surge.

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.

Emperor Energy has appointed Tim Handley as Managing Director and is making significant progress on funding and preparing the Judith-2 appraisal well in the Offshore Gippsland Basin.