Latest Exploration Upside News

Skylark Minerals has sharpened its focus on gold exploration in Côte d’Ivoire, unveiling a robust 2026 drilling program at its flagship Zaranou Project. The company aims to expand its mineral resource and accelerate development in a Tier One West African jurisdiction.

Golden Dragon Mining’s initial drilling at Coodardy within the Cue Gold Project has revealed continuous high-grade gold mineralisation close to surface, boosting prospects for open pit development.

West Cobar Metals has confirmed that antimony grades at its Bulla Park project in NSW are higher than previously reported, thanks to a new assay method. This discovery could enhance the deposit’s value amid rising demand for critical minerals.

Fortuna Metals has reported significant high-grade rutile mineralisation at its Mkanda project in Malawi, with assays from 96 drill holes revealing a mineralised footprint extending over 25km. The Malawi government has confirmed the company’s exemption from raw mineral export restrictions, supporting its in-country beneficiation plans.

Infini Resources has confirmed a structurally controlled uranium mineralisation system at its Portland Creek Project in Newfoundland, with Phase 2 drilling assays revealing uranium grades up to 347 ppm U3O8 over a strike length exceeding 2 km. These results underpin the company’s exploration model and set the stage for an expanded 2026 drilling campaign.

Gateway Mining has identified promising gold mineralisation at its newly discovered Hummer Prospect, adjacent to the Haflinger discovery within the Yandal Gold Project. Early drilling results reveal significant oxide gold intercepts, signalling potential for a major new gold system.

Pioneer Minerals has identified a major geophysical breakthrough at its Springfield Prospect in Idaho, revealing a district-scale tungsten system linked to a large magnetic anomaly. This discovery significantly expands the known mineralised footprint and elevates exploration potential across the North Pine Project.

DPM Metals has extended the life of its Chelopech mine in Bulgaria to 2036, supported by a 42% increase in mineral reserves and promising new discoveries. The updated life of mine plan forecasts sustained production of around 160,000 gold equivalent ounces annually.

Rapid Critical Metals has reported additional bonanza-grade silver intercepts from its latest drilling at the Webbs Silver Project, reinforcing the presence of multiple high-grade mineralised structures and promising exploration upside.

Macro Metals Limited has secured shareholder approval for a A$5.3 million budget to push the Extension Iron Ore Project in Western Australia towards mine construction readiness, marking a significant step in its development.

AuMEGA Metals has revealed a robust gold resource at its Cape Ray Project and identified promising new exploration targets, signalling significant growth potential in Newfoundland's gold sector.

Cauldron Energy’s latest groundwater analysis at the Yanrey Uranium Project reveals low chloride and sulphate levels, affirming the site’s suitability for environmentally friendly in situ recovery uranium mining. This milestone supports the company’s plans to expand resources and advance towards production.