Latest Exploration Targets News

Industrial Minerals Ltd has announced a maiden inferred mineral resource estimate of 6.2 million tonnes at 98% silica for its Pippingarra Quarry Project, alongside successful testwork and a 12-month option extension.

Aureka Limited’s recent drilling at the St Arnaud Comstock Project has revealed multiple visible gold occurrences, hinting at potential expansion of its current gold resource. Assay results are pending, but the findings could pave the way for increased resource estimates and future production.

Carnavale Resources has significantly upgraded its Kookynie Gold Project with a new resource estimate and scoping study, underpinning strong economics and a clear path to production. A $3 million placement and a $4.09 million entitlement offer support advancing to a Bankable Feasibility Study in 2026.

ActivEX Limited reports progress on multiple Queensland mineral projects, including a major drilling campaign at Gilberton and advancing rare earth exploration, while managing its portfolio through asset sales and loan facility extensions.

Mount Hope Mining has raised $2.48 million through a placement and share purchase plan to accelerate drilling at its Mt Solitary gold prospect and the broader 7.5km gold corridor in the prolific Cobar Basin.

Dart Mining’s preliminary IP survey at the Coonambula project reveals promising extensions of the Banshee antimony-gold mineralisation, setting the stage for expanded drilling and resource modelling.

Ballard Mining accelerates exploration at its fully permitted Mt Ida Gold Project, revealing a substantial new exploration target alongside a robust existing resource base.

Ballard Mining has raised $20.6 million through a premium share placement led by new strategic investor Aurenne Group Holdings, aiming to accelerate exploration and resource growth at its Mt Ida Gold Project. A new, substantial October 2025 Exploration Target highlights significant upside beyond the existing mineral resources.

Critical Resources Limited has significantly expanded its Mavis Lake Lithium Project in Canada and completed maiden drilling at its Amoco Gold-Antimony Project in Australia, while also acquiring a large gold-antimony portfolio in New Zealand. The company raised $1.8 million to fund exploration and appointed Tim Wither as Managing Director.

West Coast Silver has reported spectacular high-grade silver intercepts at its Elizabeth Hill project in the Pilbara, triggering a fully funded Phase 2 drilling campaign. The company closed the quarter with a strong cash position following a $6.1 million placement.

Industrial Minerals Ltd has announced a maiden inferred mineral resource of 6.2 million tonnes at 98% silica for its Pippingarra Quarry Project in Western Australia, positioning the company to meet growing global demand for high purity quartz.

Southern Hemisphere Mining has commenced its maiden drilling program at the Southern Porphyry target and updated its Llahuin Copper-Gold-Molybdenum Project resource to 218 million tonnes at 0.38% copper equivalent.