Latest Exploration Permitting News

Terrain Minerals has wrapped up a significant 4,995m drilling campaign at its Smokebush Gold Project, with assay results expected in September 2025. The company is simultaneously advancing exploration across multiple Australian projects targeting gold, gallium, copper, lithium, and rare earth elements.

Australasian Metals has identified a significant silicified breccia zone linked to strong geophysical anomalies at its May Queen Gold Project, prompting plans for a substantial drilling campaign.

Arcadia Minerals reports renewed exploration permits and promising critical mineral anomalies at its Namibian projects, while advancing strategic funding discussions and preparing for key drilling campaigns.

ADX Energy reported a 23% rise in production to 303 BOEPD for Q2 2025, offsetting a 10% drop in Brent oil prices, while advancing key drilling plans and awaiting new permit awards.

Classic Minerals Limited has secured strategic tenements adjoining its Forrestania Gold Project and appointed a drilling contractor under a novel drill-for-equity agreement, while navigating ongoing legal disputes and ASX suspension.

Tartana Minerals progresses its Tartana-MGMF copper processing venture with key milestones achieved, steady copper sulphate production, and new financing secured from directors.

AustChina Holdings has launched initial fieldwork at its Sulphide Creek Gold-Antimony Project and secured a key exploration licence for its Mersey Base Metals and Gold Project in Tasmania, signaling a strategic push in mineral exploration.

Blue Energy Limited has been awarded two significant Potential Commercial Areas in Queensland, boosting its contingent gas resources, while facing temporary suspension of pilot wells due to mechanical issues. The company is advancing regulatory approvals and exploring capital raising to support its growth.

Gibb River Diamonds has secured a contract mining agreement for its Edjudina Gold Project, aiming to start open pit mining at the Neta Prospect by August 2025, subject to permit approvals. The deal minimizes financial risk while positioning the company to capitalise on gold production.

Cullen Resources Limited reported significant progress across its gold exploration portfolio in Western Australia and Finland, including new project acquisitions and active joint venture drilling campaigns.

Equatorial Resources Limited reports progress in its ICSID arbitration against the Republic of Congo and faces uncertainty over exploration permits in Guinea, while maintaining a solid cash position.

Australia United Mining reports steady progress at its Sofala gold project and maintenance at Queensland’s Ropewalk mine, while facing a limited cash runway supported by related party loans and share investments.