Latest Exploration Success News

Horseshoe Metals has launched a new phase of reverse circulation drilling at its Horseshoe Lights Copper-Gold Project in Western Australia, targeting near-surface copper oxide and gold zones. Concurrently, the company is progressing offtake negotiations with major commodity traders.

Sunshine Metals has raised $5 million through a placement to fast-track exploration at its Sybil epithermal gold targets and advance the Liontown gold study within its Ravenswood Consolidated Project.

Finder Energy is fast-tracking development of the Kuda Tasi and Jahal oil fields in Timor-Leste, targeting initial production rates of up to 40,000 barrels per day and 10 million barrels in the first 18 months. A strategic alliance with SLB is key to accelerating engineering and reducing project risks.

Castle Minerals has acquired the remaining 10% of Mineralis Ltd, gaining 100% ownership and exclusive rights to explore seven gold permits in Côte d’Ivoire. This strategic move positions Castle to accelerate exploration in a highly prospective West African gold region backed by committed funding and leadership upgrades.

Genesis Minerals has more than doubled its FY26 exploration budget to A$40-50 million, driven by promising drilling results at its Leonora and Laverton gold assets. Recent assays reinforce the company’s strategy of organic growth supported by resource expansion near existing processing infrastructure.

RTG Mining’s 2025 drilling campaign at the Chanach Copper-Gold Project reveals multiple high-grade copper and gold intercepts beyond the existing resource base, underscoring the project’s significant expansion potential.

Black Canyon Limited has completed Phase 3 drilling at its Wandanya Project, confirming continuous manganese mineralisation along a 3km strike and identifying extensive iron mineralisation nearby.

New Murchison Gold Limited reveals significant high-grade gold intersections well below the current open pit at its Crown Prince Gold Mine, signaling promising underground mining potential and an extended mine life.

Sayona Mining delivered record lithium production and sales in FY25 but reported a $382 million loss due to asset impairments amid falling lithium prices. The company is poised for transformation with its imminent merger with Piedmont Lithium.

Rapid Critical Metals has initiated a 2,000m diamond drilling campaign at its Webbs Silver Project in NSW, aiming to upgrade its resource to 2025 JORC standards and explore new high-potential silver targets.

Arika Resources has significantly expanded its Kookynie Gold Project footprint by acquiring over 100 square kilometres of highly prospective gold tenements in Western Australia's Northeastern Goldfields, positioning itself as a major player in the district.

Star Minerals reports promising shallow gold intercepts 120 metres west of known lodes at its Tumblegum South project, hinting at a potential resource expansion ahead of planned mining approvals.