Latest Exploration Upside News

Lode Resources Ltd has reported inaugural high-grade drill assay results from its Montezuma Antimony Project in Tasmania, revealing wider and richer mineralisation than previously known, including significant antimony, silver, gold, copper, and tin.

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited reports unprecedented ultra-high-grade rare earths results from its Monte Alto Project in Bahia, Brazil, confirming both scale and continuity of mineralisation. The company is poised to update its JORC resource estimate in Q2 2025 amid promising district-scale exploration potential.

88 Energy Limited reports solid progress in its Alaskan oil projects with key joint venture partner Burgundy reaffirming commitment, alongside strategic acreage expansion and operational cost reductions.

iTech Minerals has entered a binding agreement with global lithium giant SQM to jointly develop the Reynolds Range Lithium Project, marking a significant step forward for the Northern Territory asset. This partnership enables SQM to earn up to a 70% stake in lithium rights, backed by a structured investment and exploration program.

Catalyst Metals is on track to nearly double its annual gold production to 200koz by revitalising the Plutonic East mine, backed by strong grade control drilling results and a modest A$31 million capital plan.

Boab Metals has locked in a US$30 million prepayment facility with Trafigura for its Sorby Hills Lead-Silver-Zinc Project and received key environmental approvals, setting the stage for a final investment decision in the second half of 2025.

Condor Energy announces a substantial 147% increase in contingent gas resources at its Piedra Redonda offshore field in Peru, now estimated at 1 trillion cubic feet (2C). This upgrade positions Piedra Redonda as one of South America's largest undeveloped gas discoveries, expanding commercial and exploration prospects.

North Stawell Minerals has launched its 2025 diamond drilling program targeting significant gold mineralisation at the Wildwood and Darlington prospects in Victoria, backed by a recent $1.3 million capital raise.

Victory Metals Limited has announced a major upgrade to its North Stanmore Heavy Rare Earth Elements Project, with 71% of the resource now classified as Indicated and total tonnage rising to 247.5 million tonnes at 520 ppm TREO. This positions North Stanmore as a globally significant heavy rare earth clay deposit with promising scandium potential.

Carnaby Resources is set to commence a 3,400m maiden drilling program at its Trekelano deposit in February 2025, aiming to accelerate the Greater Duchess Project's development and enhance its copper-gold resource base.

Spartan Resources has completed the sale of its Glenburgh and Egerton gold projects to Benz Mining for $1 million in cash, a 15% equity stake, and potential contingent payments. This strategic move allows Spartan to sharpen its focus on its high-grade Dalgaranga Gold Project while maintaining influence through board representation at Benz.

QMines has completed a 5,034m drilling program at Develin Creek, delivering strong high-grade copper, zinc, gold, and silver results at the Scorpion and Window deposits. An updated mineral resource estimate is expected in Q1 2025, potentially extending mine life at Mt Chalmers.