Latest Exploration Targeting News

Fortuna Metals Limited (ASX:FUN) has announced a conceptual exploration target of 180 to 240 million tonnes at 0.86 to 1.0% rutile grade for its Mkanda project in Malawi, with major drilling programs planned in 2026 to advance resource definition.

Auravelle Metals Limited (ASX:AUV) has acquired nine new tenements adjacent to its Crown Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, WA, adding 20 km² to its landholding. Historical drilling on these tenements has identified gold anomalism with grades up to 1.78 g/t Au near surface.

Terra Metals has reported a significant breakthrough at its Southwest SW6 Prospect with the first 2026 diamond drill hole intercepting multiple massive sulfide zones, validating its geophysical targeting approach. Assay results are awaited to confirm the economic potential.

Mount Hope Mining’s Phase 2 drilling at Mt Solitary delivers standout high-grade gold intercepts, including visible gold, broadening the known mineralised zone and setting the stage for an ambitious Phase 3 program.

Antipa Minerals has significantly expanded and upgraded its Minyari Project resource in Western Australia, now boasting 3.6 million ounces gold equivalent with a robust 85% Indicated classification at its core Minyari Dome deposits.

Charger Metals NL advances its lithium and gold exploration with an expanded maiden resource at Medcalf and a striking high-grade gold discovery at Xmas. The company’s projects benefit from strong commodity prices and strategic locations in Australia’s premier mining jurisdictions.

Evergold Minerals has identified a significant new gold target at its Mt Monger project, with soil sampling and gravity surveys revealing an 800-metre gold anomaly at the Gladiator Prospect. Planned drilling aims to test this promising structurally controlled gold system.

Dreadnought Resources has completed a strategic acquisition of 12 tenements at Mangaroon, significantly boosting its rare earth and multi-mineral footprint in Western Australia’s Gascoyne region.

WIN Metals has significantly bolstered its Radio Gold Project by acquiring the fully permitted Princess Royal Gold Mine and securing an exclusive option for the Stumpy Doodle Gold Mine, both promising high-grade gold potential and streamlined development pathways.

Tartana Minerals has secured $4.5 million in capital to fast-track exploration and increase copper sulphate production at its Far North Queensland projects. The company is poised to expand its resource base and production capabilities with new drilling and operational upgrades.

Charger Metals NL has reported promising diamond and RC drilling results at its Lake Johnston Project, extending spodumene mineralisation at Medcalf West to depths of at least 215 metres. These findings support a significant upgrade to the lithium resource estimate.

American Uranium Ltd has increased its Lo Herma uranium resource to 9.45 million pounds with 43% now Indicated, marking a 10% growth and advancing the project toward a pivotal Scoping Study in Q3 2026.