Latest Exploration Upside News

Blackstone Minerals is set to merge with IDM International, combining expertise and local presence to advance exploration of the world-class Mankayan copper-gold porphyry project in the Philippines.

Blackstone Minerals has entered a binding scheme to acquire IDM International, securing the world-class Mankayan Copper-Gold Project in the Philippines. This merger positions Blackstone as a significant player in critical energy transition metals with promising exploration upside.

Patronus Resources has uncovered significant zinc and copper anomalies at its Cardinia Project, reinforcing the site's Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide (VMS) potential and setting the stage for follow-up drilling next quarter.

Cullen Resources has identified significant, untested gold anomalies across a 25km trend at its Yardilla project in Western Australia, highlighting promising prospects for future drilling campaigns.

Barton Gold has completed a 2,230m follow-up drilling campaign at its Tolmer prospect, revealing impressive high-grade gold and silver assays that could reshape the project’s potential.

Solstice Minerals has secured the advanced Nanadie Copper-Gold Project in Western Australia, acquiring a JORC-compliant Inferred Mineral Resource of 40.4Mt at 0.4% copper and 0.1g/t gold. The acquisition positions Solstice for growth amid strong long-term copper demand.

Inca Minerals has entered a binding agreement to acquire Stunalara Metals via an off-market takeover bid, aiming to expand its portfolio with high-grade gold and antimony exploration assets in North Queensland and beyond.

Lunnon Metals has launched a co-funded diamond drilling program at its high-potential Defiance West target near the historic Victory-Defiance Gold Mine, aiming to unlock new gold mineralisation in a previously untested area.

Astute Metals NL has identified a new high-grade lithium-bearing claystone unit at its Red Mountain Project in Nevada, significantly enhancing the project's exploration potential ahead of a maiden resource estimate.

AustChina Holdings has entered a binding agreement to acquire Penwortham Exploration, gaining access to promising gold-antimony and base metals projects in Tasmania’s prolific mining districts. The move positions AustChina to leverage modern exploration techniques on historically rich targets.

Savannah Goldfields Limited has announced a $9.91 million equity raising to fund the restart of mining operations and regional expansion in Far North Queensland. The company targets resuming production in H1 2025 with a focus on optimising costs amid a strong gold price environment.

Astral Resources has launched a recommended takeover offer to acquire Maximus Resources, creating a leading Western Australian gold developer with combined mineral resources of approximately 1.8 million ounces.