Latest Exploration Permitting News

Enegex Limited has defined a substantial new gold drill target at its Tougbe permit in Côte d’Ivoire, supported by robust power auger drilling results that confirm and enhance historical data. Follow-up aircore drilling is set to begin in February, alongside progress on multiple new exploration permits.

Austral Resources Australia Ltd has agreed to acquire the Lady Loretta mine from Glencore for A$45.5 million, consolidating its copper assets near the Lady Annie Copper Mine and boosting its processing feedstock. This strategic move strengthens Austral’s balance sheet and advances its vision to become a mid-tier copper producer in Queensland.

3D Energi’s Charlemont-1 exploration well has intersected probable gas reservoirs in multiple Waarre sandstone layers offshore Victoria’s Otway Basin, marking a promising step in the company’s exploration program.

The Northern Finland Administrative Court has overturned Kingsrose Mining’s exploration permit for the Penikat Project due to procedural errors by the regulator, delaying planned drilling until at least April 2026. Kingsrose remains confident in the project’s long-term potential despite the setback.

Central Petroleum has amended its sub-salt exploration permit sale, excluding the EP82 permit and retaining Helium Australia Pty Ltd, while anticipating a $4.2 million impairment charge in FY26.

South Harz Potash Limited has lodged three exploration permit applications for the Torsby West Project in Sweden, securing a 25km corridor rich in copper-gold-cobalt mineralisation. This move complements their existing Glava assets and positions the company strongly in a highly prospective Scandinavian IOCG district.

Taruga Minerals has confirmed significant gold and copper mineralisation at its Gwamogwamo prospect in Papua New Guinea, underpinning its 2026 exploration plans. The results validate historical data and set the stage for targeted drilling campaigns.

Greenvale Energy has wrapped its inaugural uranium drilling season at the Oasis Project with impressive assay results, confirming significant high-grade mineralisation and setting ambitious exploration targets for 2026.

Buru Energy is actively pursuing funding for its 2026 drilling campaign to validate resources at the Rafael Gas Project, aiming for a Final Investment Decision in the second half of 2026 and first cashflow by 2028.

MetalsGrove Mining Limited has been granted the Vavoua gold exploration permit in Côte d’Ivoire, advancing its strategic foothold near the Abujar gold mine. An initial soil sampling program using cutting-edge PortablePPB technology is set to commence early next year.

Triangle Energy has launched legal proceedings against Echelon Energy's subsidiary over a $3.84 million cost dispute tied to a farm-in agreement in the Perth Basin. The move follows failed negotiations after Echelon's withdrawal from drilling obligations.

Predictive Discovery Limited has amended its acquisition terms with Robex Resources, sidelining Perseus Mining’s bid and setting the stage for a combined gold producer targeting over 400,000 ounces annually by 2029.