Latest Exploration Spending News

Coppermoly Limited has expanded its critical minerals footprint with the full acquisition of the Wyemandoo Project in Western Australia, while deferring Queensland geophysical surveys due to resource availability. The new project offers exposure to high-grade tungsten, rubidium, titanium, and tantalum, aligning with soaring global demand and prices.

Kore Potash made steady progress on its Kola Potash Project in Q1 2026, completing key marine and topographic studies while navigating design revisions and ongoing financing talks. The company’s formal sale process continues with one bidder remaining active and cash reserves at US$8.3 million.

Hawk Resources reports high-grade copper mineralisation at Utah's Cactus project and secures an option to acquire up to 80% of Arizona's Meerkat copper project, while progressing scandium exploration in Western Australia.

Ioneer Ltd has raised US$50 million to push forward its fully permitted Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project in Nevada, buoyed by a federal court ruling upholding project approvals and ongoing strategic partner discussions.

Yugo Metals (ASX:YUG) secured government approval for its Petrovo tenement in Bosnia, while initial drilling at Sinjakovo’s Kovacevac and Erak prospects delivered promising polymetallic results. The company also appointed Petar Tomašević as permanent CEO, positioning itself for further exploration progress.

Buxton Resources has secured all key approvals to start drilling at its Madman Project and agreed to sell its 49% interest in the Copper Wolf JV to IGO for about A$6.15 million, shifting its focus to Australian exploration.

Top End Energy is progressing farm-out talks in the Beetaloo Basin amid growing industry validation, while its Kansas hydrogen project attracts new partners and it broadens into US AI data centre energy solutions.

Nexus Minerals has kicked off an extensive reverse circulation drilling program at its Wallbrook Gold Project, targeting resource growth across four key prospects while advancing permitting and operational partnerships.

Tambourah Metals has delivered compelling high-grade gold assay results from its Bryah and Tambourah projects, while accelerating exploration of critical minerals at Speewah North with a solid $5.35 million cash buffer.

PTR Minerals delivered standout assay results from its Rosewood Titanium Project, confirming extensive high-grade mineralisation and strong metallurgical performance, keeping its maiden JORC resource estimate on track for Q2 2026.

eMetals Limited has solidified its foothold in high-grade tungsten with a binding acquisition in Utah, while its Ugandan gold projects reveal promising soil anomalies amid ongoing exploration.

MB Gold Limited (ASX:MBG) has kicked off a significant 6,000-metre drilling program at its Marble Bar Gold Project following a successful $9 million IPO. The company also secured a Heritage Protection Agreement with the Nyamal Aboriginal Corporation, underlining its commitment to responsible exploration in the Pilbara.