Latest Exploration Updates News

Hamelin Gold is gearing up for a busy 2026 with planned drilling across three key Western Australian gold provinces, underpinned by a solid cash position and strategic asset sales.

Basin Energy secures A$1.1 million through a strategic placement led by two uranium-sector investors, aiming to accelerate drilling and geophysics at its Sybella Barkly and Newmans projects in Queensland.

Deep Yellow Limited’s latest drilling at Namibia’s Tinkas Prospect confirms substantial uranium mineralisation, while a seismic survey in Australia’s Alligator River Project sharpens drill targeting for 2026.

Ramelius Resources’ latest drilling at Dalgaranga confirms robust high-grade gold zones at Gilbey’s Underground, hinting at a new underground mine that could lift production beyond FY30 targets.

Rand Mining delivered its March 2026 quarter exploration update for the East Kundana Joint Venture, highlighting 8,831 metres of diamond drilling focused on the Golden Hind and Startrek deposits. While Golden Hind assay results confirmed ongoing mineralisation with no resource update, Startrek drilling progressed with assays awaited.

Bayan Mining has pinpointed two high-priority exploration targets at its 100% owned Bayan Springs North Project in Nevada, leveraging newly interpreted USGS airborne magnetic and radiometric data. Both targets display promising geophysical and geochemical signatures reminiscent of the adjacent Maverick Springs mineral system.

Talisman Mining has confirmed significant near-surface gold mineralisation at its Walkers Hill and East Peak Hill projects in NSW through recent aircore drilling, alongside receiving $0.79 million in iron ore royalties and maintaining a solid cash position.

Midas Minerals has raised $28 million through a heavily supported placement to fund expanded drilling and feasibility studies at its Otavi project in Namibia. The capital boost lifts the company’s cash reserves to approximately $33 million, underpinning an aggressive exploration push.

NT Minerals targets ASX reinstatement by acquiring the Endeavour Project via Slipstream Paynes Find, backed by a $810,000 entitlement offer and a planned share consolidation.

Kaiser Reef Limited (ASX:KAU) delivered 5,534oz of gold across its Henty and Maldon operations in Q1 2026, grew its cash balance to A$45.6 million, and outlined plans to address production shortfalls at Henty while expanding capacity at Maldon.

DPM Metals Inc. has announced preliminary production results for the first quarter of 2026, confirming steady operational performance and progress in ramping up the Vareš mine. The company remains on track to meet its full-year production guidance amid ongoing exploration and capital management initiatives.

Ramelius Resources (ASX: RMS) reported gold production of 38,093 ounces for the March 2026 quarter, maintaining FY26 guidance at the midpoint. The company progressed key projects including early Never Never ore delivery and completed A$110.2 million in share buybacks.