Latest Exploration Rights News

Kinetiko Energy’s South African subsidiary has locked in a $1.26 million cash agreement with Mulilo, resolving land-use conflicts and gaining a potential gas supply edge for a major wind energy project.

Haranga Resources has secured 60 acres adjacent to its Lincoln Gold Project in California’s Mother Lode, enhancing exploration flexibility and infrastructure options for a high-grade gold resource with multi-million ounce potential.

Marimaca Copper Corp. reported a robust cash position of $150.9 million at June 30, 2026, supported by a major equity raise and ongoing exploration in Chile. The company continues to develop its Marimaca Project and holds options on key regional properties.

D3 Energy has successfully drilled and intersected gas in the first of two wells at its Nooitgedacht site in South Africa, with the second well underway. The results support expanding helium reserves and future production rights.

Vita Resources has inked a Heads of Agreement with Otago Gold, marking its strategic entry into New Zealand's gold sector with exclusive rights to explore hard-rock deposits below 10 metres depth across key Southland and Otago tenements.

LE Minerals (ASX:LEL) reported a strong $60.4 million cash reserve as it progresses a $20 million sale and spin-out of its Queensland graphite assets to M Battery Materials. Meanwhile, exploration at its Capricorn Gold-Copper Belt and White Plains Lithium projects continues with mixed early results.

D3 Energy has expanded its helium resource base significantly in South Africa, certifying a maiden contingent resource at ER386 that boosts combined helium resources by 65%. The company also certified its first Australian prospective resource and started drilling at Nooitgedacht in ER315.

D3 Energy has begun drilling the first of two wells at its Nooitgedacht site in South Africa’s ER315 permit, aiming to boost helium reserves and support production right conversions.

Patronus Resources has kicked off its 2026 exploration season with promising high-grade gold results at the Tally Ho deposit in the Northern Territory and secured full ownership of the Guppy prospect in Western Australia, while executing a strategic uranium rights sale.

Right Resources Limited has raised A$2.7 million through a placement anchored by major shareholders, including directors, to fund drilling and exploration across its Tumbarumba and New England projects.

Estrella Resources has expanded its manganese exploration footprint in Timor-Leste with rock chip assays up to 57.8% manganese at new Leuro and Sica prospects, confirming broader mineralisation beyond its Ira Miri project.

Iceni Gold has secured a farm-in and joint venture agreement with Gold Fields, unlocking up to $10 million in exploration funding at the Everleigh-Tatong prospect within its 14 Mile Well Gold Project in Western Australia.