Latest Exploration Upside News

The week was split between big earnings reactions and small-cap rocks-and-rigs rallies. Pro Medicus sank despite record numbers, while a handful of explorers jumped on fresh discoveries and policy wins.

Explorers led the Materials tape as fresh drill stories and new ground deals pulled buyers into small caps. Big miners still delivered, but the loudest moves came from companies offering investors a near-term catalyst.

Felix Gold Limited has confirmed significant extensions to gold mineralisation at its NW Array prospect in Alaska's Treasure Creek, with high-grade assay results and broad gold halos around antimony veins. The mineralised system remains open for further expansion, supporting the company's dual-commodity strategy.

SQX Resources has more than doubled its ground position at the Williams Gold-Silver Project in Montana, securing extensive strike extensions of historically high-grade veins. This expansion sets the stage for a major exploration push in 2026.

Aeris Resources has announced a strategic all-scrip acquisition of Peel Mining, consolidating key copper assets in New South Wales and aiming to extend the Tritton mine life beyond a decade. Peel shareholders will also retain exposure to precious metals exploration through a demerger into a new ASX-listed entity.

Aeris Resources has agreed to acquire Peel Mining in a strategic deal that consolidates key copper assets and extends the Tritton mine life to over 10 years. Peel shareholders will receive Aeris shares plus stakes in a new ASX-listed entity holding Peel’s remaining exploration assets.

Torque Metals reports a significant 20-metre intercept grading 5.8 grams per tonne gold at its Paris Gold Project, confirming the deposit as a multi-lode, high-grade system with strong growth potential.

DPM Metals has reported record financial results for 2025, driven by strong free cash flow and earnings, while advancing key projects and maintaining a low-cost production profile. The company’s three-year outlook highlights significant production growth and disciplined capital management.

Tartana Minerals has made significant strides in expanding its silver exploration footprint with uncontested progress on EPM 27220, covering historic high-grade silver mines. The company also restates a robust Nightflower Exploration Target and plans extensive drilling in 2026.

Novo Resources has significantly expanded the exploration target at its Belltopper Gold Project in Victoria, incorporating new reef discoveries and extensions that increase potential gold ounces by up to 54%. The company plans drilling in the second half of 2026 to further validate these promising findings.

D3 Energy has secured a new Technical Cooperation Permit adjacent to its flagship helium project in South Africa, broadening its exploration footprint and reinforcing its position in the global helium market.

Black Cat Syndicate has appointed James Bruce as its new Managing Director, signaling a strategic leadership transition aimed at advancing its multi-site gold production and growth ambitions.