Latest Exploration Programs News

Brightstar Resources is accelerating development of its Sandstone Gold Project with a fully funded 80,000m drilling campaign and a Pre-Feasibility Study targeted for first half 2026. The company aims to establish a new long-life gold production hub in Western Australia, aspiring to produce over 200,000 ounces annually within five years.

Hammer Metals Limited reported significant progress in its March 2025 quarter, highlighting promising drilling results at Lady Jenny and Mount Mascotte, alongside ongoing joint venture activities and a solid financial position.

APC Minerals has completed a significant 2,628m drilling program at its Laverton Downs Gold Project and successfully raised $1.93 million through a fully underwritten entitlement offer, while streamlining its Lake Wells tenure to reduce holding costs.

MinRex Resources reports promising gold and silver assay results from its Sunny Corner Project in NSW and secures a strategic farm-in option over the Fraser Range Copper-Gold Project in WA, underpinning its growth ambitions.

Iceni Gold Limited reports promising gold mineralisation from its maiden RC drilling at the Guyer Trend, supported by ongoing diamond drilling and geophysical surveys under a $35 million farm-in with Gold Road Resources.

Patronus Resources has upgraded its Mertondale gold Mineral Resource Estimate to 480,000 ounces and is progressing a Scoping Study, while also identifying strong VMS potential at its Cardinia Project and expanding strategic investments.

Miramar Resources has unveiled significant nickel-copper sulphide discoveries at its Bangemall project, supported by a $1.8 million capital raise to accelerate exploration across multiple Western Australian projects.

Forrestania Resources delivered strong high-grade gold drilling results at Ada Ann and Lady Lila, while exercising key options to broaden its exploration footprint in Western Australia.

Siren Gold has committed to a second deep diamond drillhole at its Sams Creek Project, targeting promising gold mineralisation below the current resource. This move could significantly expand the project’s Mineral Resource Estimate amid rising gold prices.

Summit Minerals appoints Dr Matthew Cobb as CEO, suspends drilling at Barra Lithium, and pivots to prioritize wholly owned Brazilian projects with drilling permits nearing approval.

Encounter Resources Limited has unveiled an ambitious 2025 exploration and development program across its Australian critical minerals projects, supported by significant government co-funding and a strong cash position.

Asian Battery Metals PLC has completed an oversubscribed A$3.96 million capital raise, fully funding its expanded 2025 exploration program focused on the promising Oval Cu-Ni-PGE discovery in Mongolia. Phase 3 drilling is underway, targeting deeper and along-strike extensions, with initial assay results expected in May.