Latest Exploration Programs News

Bass Oil Limited reported a 4% rise in June oil production alongside advancing plans to acquire the Vanessa gas field, signaling a strategic pivot towards gas sales and resource expansion.

Great Dirt Resources has secured a significant exploration licence in the Pilbara lithium province and bolstered its finances with a $335,000 R&D tax rebate, setting the stage for accelerated exploration activities.

Lithium Energy Limited has completed the first tranche acquisition of a majority interest in the Capricorn Gold-Copper Belt Project, unlocking access to a historically rich gold-copper region in central Queensland. The company is poised to deploy modern exploration techniques backed by government funding to advance the project.

Bayan Mining and Minerals has expanded its footprint in California’s Mountain Pass district by staking 45 new lode claims near two major mineral deposits, positioning itself for rare earth and gold exploration in a highly prospective corridor.

Indiana Resources appoints seasoned mining executive Matthew Bowles as Managing Director to spearhead expansion at its Minos Gold Project, while promoting John Fitzgerald to COO amid a strong cash position.

Tyranna Resources has agreed to acquire a 70% interest in the Maongo Copper-Gold Project in Angola, marking a strategic expansion into demand-driven metals with promising historical mining activity and strong infrastructure access.

Castile Resources has integrated bismuth as a by-product into its Rover 1 Bankable Feasibility Study following China’s export restrictions, positioning itself as a key supplier amid global supply shocks. The company also advances exploration with innovative technology and secures strategic partnerships in critical mineral supply chains.

Titan Minerals has reported significant high-grade gold and silver mineralisation from surface trenching at its Cerro Verde prospect, bolstering confidence ahead of a mineral resource update expected in late Q3 2025.

Golden Horse Minerals has reported further high-grade gold assay results and a northern strike extension at its Hopes Hill project, reinforcing the potential for a significant resource. Planned deeper drilling and geophysical surveys aim to unlock more of this south-plunging gold system.

Ora Banda Mining delivered a strong FY25 with 92.4koz gold produced, up 32% year-on-year, and sets an ambitious FY26 target of 140-155koz driven by new underground mines and strategic partnerships.

Tesoro Gold reveals a large new gold mineralised zone at its El Zorro Project in Chile, with surface sampling returning high-grade assays up to 22.10 g/t Au. The discovery sets the stage for upcoming drilling campaigns.

White Cliff Minerals has initiated diamond drilling at its Rae Copper Project in Nunavut, Canada, targeting a large unexplored sedimentary basin. Supported by a recent A$14.4 million capital raise and Canadian government backing, the company aims to advance its promising copper exploration.