Latest Exploration Programs News

Evergold Minerals has confirmed significant gold mineralisation at its Bynoe Project in the Northern Territory, shifting focus from lithium to gold. The company plans an extensive exploration campaign in 2026 to capitalise on this promising discovery.

Australian Oil Company Limited has secured full control over key Sacramento Basin assets by acquiring Xstate USA Corporation, enhancing its exploration potential amid favorable regulatory shifts in California.

Evolution Energy Minerals reports steady progress in its soil sampling program at the Chikundo Copper Project in Tanzania, with over 600 samples collected to date as it advances toward a 2026 drilling campaign.

Panther Metals has successfully closed a $502,000 entitlement offer, backed strongly by major shareholders and directors, to fund key exploration projects in Western Australia and the Northern Territory.

Pinnacle Minerals has launched its first modern exploration program at the Antimony Queen Project in Washington State, aiming to unlock the potential of a historic antimony-gold district within a critical US minerals corridor.

Forrestania Resources has launched a conditional all-scrip takeover offer for Kula Gold, valuing the company at approximately $42.7 million. The Kula board unanimously recommends acceptance, highlighting strategic regional consolidation and operational synergies.

Northern Star Resources commits A$225 million to its FY26 exploration program, revealing promising drilling results and new prospects across key assets including Kalgoorlie, Yandal, Pogo, and the newly acquired Hemi Development Project.

Ardiden Ltd has completed its merger with Lac Gold, combining two premier Canadian gold projects and raising $10 million to fund upcoming drilling programs. The merger creates a stronger, cash-rich entity poised for growth in Quebec and Ontario.

E79 Gold Mines has completed its acquisition of Cue Metals, gaining control of the Cue Gold Project in Western Australia, while appointing mining veteran Matthew Bowles to its board. The company is set to launch an intensive exploration program starting this December.

Chariot Resources has confirmed high-grade lithium mineralisation at its Fonlo and Iganna projects in Nigeria, with assays returning up to 5.96% lithium oxide. The results reinforce the potential for near-term production and resource expansion within its Nigerian lithium portfolio.

Red Mountain Mining has launched an expanded exploration program at its Armidale Antimony-Gold Project, revealing promising visible antimony mineralisation early in the campaign. The company aims to define drill targets for 2026 following extensive soil and auger sampling.

Core Energy Minerals has raised $2.75 million through a share placement to fund critical minerals exploration and the acquisition of the Itambe Rare Earth Project in Brazil, backed by strong institutional support.