Latest Exploration Upside News

Miramar Resources has obtained drilling approval for its Joy Helen prospect, revealing promising high-grade SEDEX copper-lead-zinc mineralisation in Western Australia’s Gascoyne region. This marks the first drilling since 1964, potentially unlocking a significant new base metal deposit.

Finder Energy has locked in a significant funding agreement with TIMOR GAP, securing half of the KTJ Project’s development capex and upgrading its resource base, setting the stage for a Final Investment Decision by mid-2026.

Industrial Minerals Ltd has announced a maiden inferred mineral resource estimate of 6.2 million tonnes at 98% silica for its Pippingarra Quarry Project, alongside successful testwork and a 12-month option extension.

Haranga Resources has completed its acquisition of the Lincoln Gold Project in California and reported high-grade gold results from its Senegal project, backed by a $14 million capital raise to fast-track exploration and development.

Patriot Resources has validated high-grade copper mineralisation at its Kitumba project in Zambia and discontinued its Sugarloaf option, refocusing capital on core assets while planning 2026 drilling backed by ongoing capital raise talks.

Ragnar Metals advances its Swedish IOCG exploration with promising high-grade copper and gold assays, while strategically boosting its gold exposure through key investments in Kaiser Reef and High-Tech Metals.

Corazon Mining has made a decisive pivot to high-grade gold exploration in Western Australia, acquiring the Two Pools Gold Project and securing an option on Feather Cap, backed by a A$2 million capital raise.

Carnavale Resources has significantly upgraded its Kookynie Gold Project with a new resource estimate and scoping study, underpinning strong economics and a clear path to production. A $3 million placement and a $4.09 million entitlement offer support advancing to a Bankable Feasibility Study in 2026.

Austral Resources Australia Ltd reported robust Q3 2025 copper production and secured $40 million in new capital, setting the stage for accelerated growth and ASX reinstatement.

Thunderbird Resources reports promising due diligence results on the Springfield Gold Deposit in NSW, revealing a potentially extensive gold system with strong exploration prospects. Systematic soil sampling and drilling programs are set to begin soon, pending shareholder approval.

Loyal Metals has intersected an extensive 132.5-meter zone of massive sulphides in its first drill hole at the Highway Reward Copper-Gold Mine, marking a significant milestone in exploration after two decades. This discovery highlights promising copper-gold mineralisation close to the open pit, with follow-up drilling underway.

Ardiden Limited has agreed to merge with Lac Gold Limited, acquiring the advanced Rouyn Gold Project and creating a well-funded dual-asset gold explorer with a combined resource of 1.66 million ounces. The deal, backed by strong shareholder support and a $10 million capital raise, positions Ardiden for growth in two Tier-1 Canadian jurisdictions.