Latest Exploration Spending News

Skylark Minerals Limited reported a $706,000 operating cash outflow and a $6.4 million investment in exploration during the December 2025 quarter, ending with $2.9 million in cash. The company’s financing activities provided a $3.3 million inflow, supporting its ongoing operations.

Bannerman Energy reported a strong cash position of AUD 89.3 million at the end of December 2025, supported by significant equity financing and ongoing exploration investments. The company’s funding runway now extends to over nine quarters, providing a solid buffer for its uranium exploration activities.

Diablo Resources reported a net cash outflow of A$456k for operating activities in the December 2025 quarter, offset partially by a A$2 million equity raise. Despite this, the company’s cash runway remains limited to about one quarter, prompting plans for further funding.

Australian Silica Quartz Group advances metallurgical and high purity quartz projects with promising assay results, while progressing gold exploration at Koolyanobbing. The company strengthens its balance sheet following a rural property sale.

Ora Banda Mining Ltd has reported a record quarterly gold production of 32,036 ounces, alongside significant exploration successes and a $63 million investment in growth projects, while revising its FY26 cost guidance upward due to increased third-party milling expenses.

Hamelin Gold Limited advances exploration with fresh drilling and geophysical surveys in Western Australia’s Yilgarn, Tanami, and Paterson provinces, maintaining a solid cash position of AUD 3.6 million.

QX Resources has confirmed high-grade uranium mineralisation at its Madaba project in Tanzania and commissioned a detailed airborne radiometric survey to refine drill targets. Meanwhile, gold and iron ore projects in Australia await further exploration.

Western Yilgarn NL has broadened its gallium exploration at the Ida Holmes Junction Project and secured critical land access for its Cardea 2 Bauxite Project, backed by a $698,000 capital raise to advance multiple resource programs.

Audalia Resources is progressing its Medcalf vanadium-titanium-iron project with an updated Pre-feasibility Study and fresh capital injection, positioning the company for its maiden ore reserve announcement.

TG Metals Limited has reported strong drilling results at its Van Uden Gold Project and maiden drilling success at Gold City, setting the stage for an updated Mineral Resource Estimate in early 2026.

Iron Road Ltd maintained modest spending on its Central Eyre Iron Project while progressing exploration at the Mulgathing Project, with key drilling results awaited. The company also updated its strategic land options at Cape Hardy amid subdued steel market conditions.

Black Horse Mining successfully completed an $8 million IPO and has begun active exploration at its Mt Egerton Gold Project, with drilling results expected by February 2026.