Latest Exploration Strategy News

Torque Metals has appointed the former Spartan Resources leadership team to drive growth at its Paris Gold Project, reporting strong high-grade drilling results that extend mineralisation well beyond current resource boundaries. An updated Mineral Resource Estimate is expected in Q2 2026, supported by a robust cash position.

Talisman Mining’s first air-core drilling at East Peak Hill in NSW uncovers promising gold and copper-cobalt-zinc mineralisation, setting the stage for a follow-up program in May to test vein-style gold and porphyry copper-gold targets.

Cauldron Energy has won two co-funded grants totaling up to AUD 217,750 from the WA Government’s Exploration Incentive Scheme to advance uranium exploration at its Yanrey Project, targeting key palaeochannels including the high-priority Curtis channel.

Forrestania Resources has reported a series of high-grade gold intercepts from drilling at British Hill, Mt Palmer, and Johnson Range projects in Western Australia, underscoring its methodical exploration approach and potential resource growth.

Sentinel Metals is poised to launch its maiden drilling campaign at the Columbia Gold-Silver Project in Montana, pending final regulatory approval. The company also bolsters its local engagement with a strategic executive hire and advances environmental studies.

QX Resources (ASX: QXR) secured all exploration licences for its Madaba Uranium Project in Tanzania, confirming high-grade surface uranium and advancing its 2026 exploration program with $1.23 million funding. Preparations are underway for a heli-borne survey and maiden drilling campaign.

Cooper Metals has completed all regulatory approvals for a ~1,400m RC drill program at Ardmore North, targeting Q2 2026 commencement. The company also executed a strategic asset swap to acquire the Pyramid Gold Project, backed by a nearly $1 million placement.

Investigator Silver has locked in a robust Definitive Feasibility Study for its Paris Silver Project, backed by a strategic A$55 million placement to fast-track early works and financing.

Great Boulder Resources accelerated drilling at its Side Well Gold Project, delivering a jaw-dropping 1.93m intercept grading 574g/t gold, including an extraordinary 0.25m at 4,434g/t, while maintaining a solid $12 million cash position.

Australasian Metals continues to build on its Queensland gold assets with a new exploration permit application and ongoing drill planning at May Queen, while holding a solid cash reserve of $2.46 million and progressing lithium project discussions.

GreenTech Metals has consolidated a dominant West Pilbara position by acquiring 70% of the Munni Munni PGE-Cu-Ni Project and completed a cost-saving Phase 1 drilling and historic core resampling program. Early data hints at significant resource expansion ahead of a JORC 2012 upgrade.

Nelson Resources has initiated rehabilitation at the Orleans Mine within its Gold Point Project, setting the stage for a maiden underground drilling campaign in Q3 2026 aimed at unlocking high-grade gold-silver veins.