Latest Exploration Technology News

Hamelin Gold has secured a crucial exploration licence in Western Australia's prolific Murchison gold district, setting the stage for initial drilling at its Venus project in early 2026. The project targets high-potential, underexplored structural zones beneath Lake Austin.

Pantera Lithium has completed the $40 million sale of its Smackover Project to EnergyX, gaining immediate cash and significant equity exposure while setting sights on expanding its U.S. critical minerals portfolio.

Pursuit Minerals is set to acquire a 100% stake in the high-grade Sascha Marcelina gold-silver project in Argentina’s prolific Deseado Massif, backed by a $4.04 million capital raise to fund aggressive exploration.

Pantera Lithium has won strong shareholder approval for its sale of Daytona Lithium to EnergyX, with due diligence complete and closing expected soon. Meanwhile, Pantera is broadening its US critical minerals portfolio beyond lithium.

Lithium Energy Limited has identified promising Mt Morgan-style gold-copper mineralisation within its Capricorn Gold-Copper Belt Project in Central Queensland, supported by re-assayed historic drill cores. The company plans to fast-track exploration with advanced geophysical surveys and drilling.

Caspin Resources has announced a maiden inferred tin resource at its Bygoo Tin Project in NSW, revealing a high-grade deposit with significant upside potential. An extensive Exploration Target suggests the resource could more than double with further drilling.

IGO Limited reported a significant net loss for FY25 driven by a $605 million impairment at its Kwinana lithium refinery and challenging market conditions. Despite setbacks, the Greenbushes operation maintained strong margins, and the company is advancing a refreshed strategy focused on clean energy materials.

Ballymore Resources has initiated a 30-day induced polarisation survey at the historic Andromache copper-gold prospect, backed by a $150,000 government grant, aiming to reveal deeper copper sulphide mineralisation and advance its Dittmer Project exploration.

Loyal Metals has raised $2 million through a targeted placement to accelerate exploration at its newly acquired Highway Reward Copper-Gold Mine, leveraging cutting-edge AI and drone technologies.

Kuniko Limited has made steady progress in developing its Norwegian battery metals projects, securing refinancing and preparing a rights issue to fund its next growth phase. Key partnerships and innovative exploration technologies underpin its strategic repositioning.

Latitude 66 has agreed to sell its 17.5% interest in the Greater Duchess Joint Venture for an upfront A$2 million, with potential for further contingent payments, while progressing exploration in Australia and Finland amid regulatory challenges.

CZR Resources has revealed compelling geophysical evidence of potential massive sulphide mineralisation at its Edamurta project in Western Australia, drawing parallels with the nearby Golden Grove deposits. A targeted drilling program is planned to test these promising conductors.