Latest Exploration Permits News

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.

Altair Minerals has raised $13 million to fund a major drilling campaign at its Greater Oko Project in Guyana, aiming to explore one of the world's most promising and consolidated gold belts.

Clara Resources has progressed its Ashford Coking Coal Project with a planned drilling program and completed a $1.587 million capital raise, while moving to acquire a promising gold project in Far North Queensland.

Central Petroleum has secured a letter of intent for a long-term gas supply contract through 2034 and expanded its exploration portfolio into the Otway and Cooper Basins, setting the stage for multiple new wells and production growth.

Infinity Metals has completed drilling at its Cobungra Gold-Copper-Silver Project in Victoria, confirming mineralisation over a 2km strike, while awaiting regulatory feedback on its San Jose Lithium Mining Licence Application in Spain.

Pilot Energy has made significant strides in Q4 2025 with the launch of a modular data centre joint venture, progress on a hybrid solar and battery project, and advancement of offshore gas exploration partnerships, supported by substantial new financing.

Blue Energy Limited reports steady progress on its Sapphire gas project and awaits key government decisions on additional resource areas, positioning itself strongly in Queensland's evolving energy landscape.

Kingsrose Mining’s December quarter report reveals steady progress in its Finnmark exploration alliance and a significant permitting hurdle at its Penikat project in Finland. The company maintains a solid cash position as it plans for 2026 drilling campaigns.

Critical Resources Limited has significantly expanded its Mavis Lake Lithium Project in Ontario and progressed gold exploration in New Zealand, while securing exclusive rights to evaluate cutting-edge solid-state battery technology.

Pancontinental Energy has identified two new prospects in its PEL 87 permit, boosting its high case prospective resources to 6.1 billion barrels of oil net to the company. While progressing farmout discussions, the company awaits a critical permit extension decision from Namibian authorities.

PVW Resources advances its Brazilian rare earth projects while pursuing a strategic gold acquisition in the US, streamlining its portfolio to enhance capital efficiency.