Latest Exploration Sector News

Koba Resources has completed a $4.35 million placement of 87 million shares at 5 cents each, accompanied by 43.5 million free attaching options exercisable at 8 cents until mid-2028, following shareholder approval.

Desert Metals has raised $1.25 million to advance drilling and sampling at its promising gold projects in Côte d’Ivoire, aiming to unlock new resource potential in 2026.

Cygnus Metals has intersected a substantial new mineralised zone at its Chibougamau Copper-Gold Project, signalling promising resource expansion potential. Follow-up drilling is imminent to delineate this discovery further.

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.

Kula Gold Limited’s board unanimously recommends shareholders accept Forrestania Resources’ off-market takeover offer, valuing Kula shares at a significant premium and promising reduced funding risks and exposure to a stronger combined gold portfolio.

Robex Resources has received a superior takeover proposal from Perseus Mining, triggering a five-day window to respond. The company’s board is now weighing its options amid this unexpected development.

Andean Silver reveals exceptionally high-grade silver and gold assays across extensive vein systems at its Cerro Bayo project in Chile, signaling strong potential for resource expansion. The company is gearing up for aggressive drilling campaigns in 2026 to capitalize on these discoveries.

QGold Pty Ltd has initiated an unconditional on-market takeover offer for all shares in Venus Metals Corporation Limited at a 21% premium, aiming to consolidate control and potentially delist the explorer.

Culpeo Minerals has raised $3 million through a placement to fund maiden drilling at its Vista Montana copper prospect and follow-up work at Lana Corina in Chile, aiming to advance its promising copper exploration projects.

AuKing Mining has completed a $400,000 share placement to fund its gold exploration efforts in Queensland’s Cloncurry region, with an extraordinary meeting set to approve new options.

QGold Pty Ltd has initiated an unconditional on-market takeover offer for all shares of Venus Metals Corporation Limited at $0.17 per share, representing a notable premium to recent trading prices. The offer, which allows immediate acceptance via ASX brokers, signals a potential shift in control and strategy for Venus Metals.

Emu NL announces the departure of CEO Adrian Griffin and the appointment of Non-Executive Director Peter Swiridiuk as interim CEO, signaling a leadership transition at the mining explorer.