Latest Exploration Programs News

Nova Minerals has secured a significant US$43.4 million funding award from the U.S. Department of War to accelerate its Estelle Project in Alaska, advancing both gold and antimony development with strong government backing and infrastructure progress.

Adavale Resources has appointed industry veteran David Ward as Managing Director to spearhead exploration and drilling at its flagship Parkes Gold-Copper Project, aiming to unlock significant value in one of Australia’s richest mineral provinces.

Fortuna Metals has acquired two exploration licences in Malawi’s emerging rutile province, completed initial drilling programs, and appointed Tom Langley as CEO, positioning itself alongside a world-class deposit. The company also raised $2.1 million to fund ongoing exploration.

Ragnar Metals has secured an exclusive option to acquire up to 75% of the Harnäs Gold Project in Sweden, a historically productive site with promising high-grade gold mineralisation. The company plans immediate exploration activities to unlock further value.

Lefroy Exploration Limited reported a steady cash position for Q3 2025, supported by a significant financing advance and ongoing exploration investments.

Everest Metals Corporation Ltd reported a solid cash position of A$5.0 million at the end of Q3 2025, backed by a recent equity raise and ongoing exploration investments. The company’s funding runway now extends to nearly five quarters, offering a stable platform for its exploration activities.

Mantle Minerals has completed the sale of Mt Roe Mining Pty Ltd for AUD 13.5 million, retaining key projects and identifying 11 new exploration targets at Yule River. A ground gravity survey is planned to refine 2026 drilling efforts.

Pivotal Metals has raised $5.4 million to accelerate exploration at its Belleterre copper-gold project in Quebec, supported by prominent investors including Matthew Latimore. Drilling is set to begin in December 2025, targeting high-grade mineralisation zones.

Orpheus Uranium has executed a Native Title Mining Agreement with The Dieri Aboriginal Corporation, paving the way for advanced exploration activities at its Marree Uranium Project in South Australia’s Lake Eyre Basin.

Altair Minerals is significantly expanding its exploration efforts at the South Oko prospect in Guyana, doubling fieldwork to sharpen drill targets ahead of a maiden drilling campaign in early 2026.

Lachlan Star Limited reports robust gold mineralisation at its Killaloe Project in Western Australia and progresses maiden drilling at North Cobar in New South Wales, supported by a $2.16 million capital raise.

Noronex has kicked off a significant 3,000-metre drilling campaign at its Cgae Cgae Copper Project in Botswana, aiming to unlock copper deposits concealed beneath Kalahari sands. This move, backed by a strategic partnership with South32, targets a largely unexplored region with geological parallels to Africa’s prolific copper belts.