Latest Exploration Upside News

Loyal Metals has intersected 60 metres of rich chalcocite copper mineralisation near the surface at its Highway Reward Project, confirming the presence of extensive copper-gold deposits and advancing exploration efforts with a third drill underway.

Bastion Minerals has formalised an Exploration Consent Agreement with the Ross River Dena Council, paving the way for renewed exploration at its ICE Copper-Gold Project in Yukon, Canada. With substantial JORC resources and multiple new targets identified, the project is poised for a critical next phase in 2026.

Ariana Resources reports encouraging progress in its Dokwe Gold Project drilling campaign, highlighting geological confirmations and plans to extend exploration for potential resource growth.

Australian Gold and Copper Ltd has released its inaugural Mineral Resource Estimate for the Achilles deposit in NSW's South Cobar region, revealing a substantial 38.5 million ounces silver-equivalent resource. This milestone underscores the company's growing footprint in precious and base metals exploration.

New Murchison Gold Limited has released its 2025 Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves update for the Crown Prince Gold Mine, reflecting initial mining depletion and confirming the project’s economic viability. The company is now focusing on underground potential and near-mine exploration.

Superior Resources has raised $1.75 million to fund a major drilling campaign aimed at expanding its gold resource and advancing feasibility studies for near-term production at its Greenvale Project in northern Queensland.

Magnum Mining has entered a binding agreement to acquire the Wet Mountains Rare Earth Element Project in Colorado, featuring exceptional historic surface assays up to 7.99% total rare earth elements. The acquisition marks a strategic step into the US critical minerals sector with significant exploration upside.

Kingsland Minerals has initiated a Pre-feasibility Study for its Leliyn Graphite Project, partnering with Quinbrook to test graphite concentrate for battery anode applications. This marks a significant step toward developing a world-scale graphite operation in the Northern Territory.

Australian Oil Company Limited has signed binding agreements to acquire strategic oil and gas assets in Queensland's Surat Basin, positioning itself for production growth and exploration opportunities.

Austin Metals has raised $3 million through a well-supported share placement to accelerate drilling at its Austin Gold Project in Western Australia’s Murchison region.

Torque Metals has raised $15 million in a placement led by top-tier global investors, setting the stage for an aggressive drilling campaign at its Paris Gold Project in Western Australia.

Bindi Metals has identified several promising gold prospects along a 2.5 km corridor at its Ravni Gold Project in Serbia, supported by extensive sampling and historic data. A detailed geophysical survey and drilling program are set to follow, aiming to refine and test these targets.