Latest Exploration Strategy News

Whitebark Energy has confirmed a substantial update to its prospective hydrocarbon resources in South Australia's Officer Basin, with an independent assessment revealing 4.3 trillion cubic feet of gas and 1.3 billion barrels of liquids across key permits.

Zenith Minerals has kicked off its Phase 1 drilling campaign at the Dulcie Far North gold prospect, setting the stage for a larger exploration push later in 2025 aimed at expanding its mineral resource base.

Antipa Minerals reports significant assay results from its CY2025 Phase 1 drilling at the Minyari Gold-Copper Project, revealing substantial resource extensions and new discoveries. With Phase 2 drilling and a Pre-feasibility Study underway, the company is advancing towards a potential standalone gold development.

DeSoto Resources has secured a new reconnaissance permit for the Syncerus Gold Project in Guinea’s prolific Siguiri Basin, significantly expanding its exploration ground to over 1,000 square kilometres. The company is poised to accelerate fieldwork, leveraging a proven mineral systems approach to target multi-million-ounce gold deposits.

Mount Ridley Mines advances its rare earth exploration strategy with a detailed tenement review and key board appointments, while maintaining a solid cash position at the end of June 2025.

Riversgold Ltd advances its Kalgoorlie East gold project with new drilling approvals and strong metallurgical recoveries, while Canadian exploration yields impressive copper and antimony assays.

African Gold Ltd has reported a remarkable 119% increase in its Blaffo Guetto inferred gold resource to nearly 1 million ounces, underpinning a fully funded 40,000m drilling program at its Didievi Project in Côte d’Ivoire.

Matsa Resources has commenced mining at its Devon Pit Gold Mine with first ore processing slated for September 2025, while also receiving a significant $5.7 million deposit from AngloGold Ashanti under a $101 million tenement option agreement.

Askari Metals has marked a pivotal quarter with strategic acquisitions in Ethiopia’s gold and copper sectors and advanced polymetallic exploration in Namibia, while securing fresh capital to fuel its African growth ambitions.

Ballymore Resources has reported exceptional high-grade gold intersections at its Dittmer Project, alongside government grants to accelerate exploration and a key mining lease approval recommendation.

Asra Minerals has completed a major drilling campaign at its Leonora South Gold Project and secured $3 million in fresh capital to fast-track exploration, alongside key leadership appointments and strategic asset realignments.

Lodestar Minerals has completed a pivotal drilling program at its Darwin Project in Chile, confirming promising gold and copper mineralisation. The company also announced a $2.7 million capital raise to fund ongoing exploration and corporate activities.