Latest Exploration Programs News

Ballard Mining has announced a promising new gold discovery at its Neptune Prospect within the Mt Ida Gold Project, revealing mineralisation akin to its Baldock Deposit. This breakthrough extends the exploration potential along the 13km Ballard Fault, marking a significant milestone in the company’s regional drilling campaign.

Invictus Energy has extended its Exclusive Prospecting Orders in Zimbabwe’s Cabora Bassa Basin for another three years, setting the stage for a high-impact exploration campaign including the Musuma-1 well targeting substantial gas and condensate resources.

Tolu Minerals Limited reported a $6.7 million loss for the half-year to June 2025, doubling last year’s deficit as it invests heavily in refurbishing the Tolukuma Gold Mine and expanding exploration. A recent $27.25 million capital raise aims to fund these ambitious development plans.

Ora Banda Mining Limited reports a 24% increase in Ore Reserves and a Mineral Resource growth to 2.11 million ounces at its Davyhurst Gold Project, setting the stage for an ambitious $73 million exploration program in FY26.

Golden Deeps Ltd has identified further high-grade copper mineralisation at its Graceland Critical Metals Prospect in Namibia, with new channel sampling revealing extensive mineralised zones. An upcoming Induced Polarisation survey aims to pinpoint drilling targets for critical metals including copper, silver, and germanium.

Aurumin Limited has secured $6 million through divestments of non-core assets, enabling a sharper focus on advancing its flagship Sandstone Gold Project. The strategic sales to Newcam Minerals and others aim to fund exploration and support Brightstar’s pre-feasibility study.

Fortuna Metals has secured two key exploration licences in Malawi’s emerging rutile province, positioning itself next to Sovereign Metals’ world-class Kasiya deposit. The company also appoints Tom Langley as CEO to spearhead exploration efforts.

Red Mountain Mining has secured 87 claims in Utah’s historically rich Antimony Mining District, strategically adjoining Trigg Minerals’ high-grade Antimony Canyon Project. This move strengthens RMX’s position in the US critical minerals sector amid rising antimony prices and government supply chain initiatives.

E79 Gold Mines has reported significant gold intercepts from reconnaissance drilling at its Laverton South Project, highlighting the emerging potential of the T14 South gold prospect. These early results suggest a promising new target within a prolific gold belt in Western Australia.

Corazon Mining has lodged a significant tenement application to nearly double its Two Pools Gold Project area in Western Australia, targeting a promising mineralised corridor identified through geophysical analysis.

Wildcat Resources has reported significant extensions of lithium-bearing pegmatites at its Bolt Cutter Central discovery near Tabba Tabba, with diamond drilling revealing mineralisation over 700 metres down dip. Follow-up drilling and assays are underway, highlighting the project's growing potential.

EV Resources has acquired full ownership of the historic Dollar Antimony Project in Nevada, positioning itself to supply critical antimony for US defense and energy sectors. The project boasts high-grade mineralization and strategic proximity to emerging antimony hubs.