Latest Exploration Programs News

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.

Critical Resources Limited has completed the acquisition of the Cap Burn Gold Project in New Zealand, securing key permits and land access to launch its inaugural drilling program in a highly prospective gold region.

LinQ Minerals has reported significant high-grade gold intersections extending mineralisation well beyond the Gidginbung open pit, confirming the system remains open for expansion. These results underpin plans for an expanded exploration campaign at the Gilmore Project in New South Wales.

Renegade Exploration has reported impressive high-grade gold, silver, and copper rock chip results from its Caisson Project in Nevada, reinforcing the project’s potential for significant mineralisation. These findings build on earlier discoveries and set the stage for expanded exploration activities.

Atomic Eagle Limited has announced a substantial new Exploration Target at its Muntanga Uranium Project in Zambia, highlighting significant potential resource growth. The company plans a fully funded $20 million drilling campaign in 2026 to expand its uranium resource base.

Orange Minerals NL has raised $3.18 million at a premium, backing an ambitious exploration push in Australia and Ghana. Key cornerstone investments and director commitments highlight strong confidence in the company’s growth strategy.

Pursuit Minerals has satisfied all acquisition conditions for the Sascha Marcelina Gold Project in Argentina and is advancing exploration with a focus on high-potential drill targets. Concurrently, the company progresses its Rio Grande Sur Lithium Project feasibility study, positioning itself for dual-commodity growth.