Latest Exploration Upside News

Australian Oil Company Limited (ASX, AOK) has secured key assets in Queensland's Surat Basin and completed a strategic acquisition in California, positioning itself for near-term production growth and exploration upside.

First Au Limited reports promising gold assay results at its Nimba project in Liberia, while strategically divesting its Victorian Goldfield Project to focus on Western Australian assets.

Fin Resources Limited has made significant progress in acquiring the Cabin Lake Gold Project in Canada, securing funding and gearing up for a maiden drilling campaign in early 2026. The company highlights strong local partnerships and promising high-grade gold mineralisation.

Mount Ridley Mines has reported maiden JORC mineral resource estimates for scandium and gallium at its Mount Ridley Project, significantly boosting its critical minerals portfolio and consolidating tenure across a 70-kilometre strike.

Freehill Mining Limited reported a robust 46% increase in quarterly sales, driven by strong demand at its Islon aggregate site and steady contributions from Yerbas Buenas. Meanwhile, the company advances promising copper and gold project assessments.

Many Peaks Minerals has reported robust high-grade gold drilling results at its Ferké and Odienné projects in Côte d'Ivoire, alongside a solid financial footing with nearly A$13 million in cash and investments.

IPB Petroleum is set to expand its footprint into Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve with a major lease acquisition, supported by a recent $1.27 million capital raise. The company also plans a rebrand to Forte Energy, signalling a new chapter.

Terra Critical Minerals has completed a key acquisition in Nevada and boosted its Canadian uranium investment, positioning itself to capitalise on soaring tungsten and uranium prices.

Dundas Minerals has secured an 80% interest in the Romano Gold Project near the Gruyere Mine and raised $1.1 million to accelerate exploration and development. New leadership and advanced AI targeting signal a strategic push into Western Australia's prolific gold belts.

Saturn Metals has delivered a strong Pre-Feasibility Study for its Apollo Hill Gold Project, outlining a 1.77 million ounce production target and maiden Ore Reserve of 1.58 million ounces. The company also completed a well-supported A$45 million share placement, positioning it well for the next development phase.

BOA Resources has secured a significant foothold in Western Australia’s Murchison Copper Belt with a 49% stake in the Neds Creek copper project, setting the stage for targeted drilling and exploration backed by a $3.75 million capital raise.

Vital Metals has raised A$12.47 million in the second half of 2025 to fund its Tardiff Pre-Feasibility Study, underpinning the development of its high-grade rare earths project in Canada. The strong investor backing follows a robust July 2025 Scoping Study highlighting significant economic potential.