Latest Exploration Upside News

Patronus Resources (ASX, PTN) reveals a robust financial position with $70 million in cash and investments against a market cap near $100 million, underpinned by 2.3 million ounces gold equivalent resources in Tier-1 Australian jurisdictions. The company’s active exploration and strategic acquisitions signal promising growth ahead.

Metal Bank Limited has completed due diligence on Hastings Technology Metals' gold assets and is set to commence drilling at the Seven Leaders prospect, marking a key step in its Western Australian gold expansion strategy.

Tesoro Gold has released an expanded and upgraded scoping study for its Ternera open pit project in Chile, revealing strong economics and a 1.82 million ounce gold resource. The study highlights a straightforward development path with low capital costs and excellent gold recoveries.

Orbminco’s maiden drilling at Majestic North confirms robust shallow gold mineralisation, underpinning its planned acquisition of the project. High-grade intercepts highlight promising exploration upside.

Northern Minerals has completed a Definitive Feasibility Study for its Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project, confirming its technical and financial viability as a critical new source of dysprosium and terbium outside China.

GBM Resources has regained 100% ownership of the Mt Coolon Gold Project after Newmont's exit, consolidating its position in Queensland's Drummond Basin with a substantial gold resource and promising exploration targets.

Nordic Resources has identified compelling new exploration targets at its Kopsa Gold-Copper Project in Finland through a detailed ground magnetic survey, with drilling underway to test these promising zones.

Titan Minerals’ joint venture partner Hanrine has significantly expanded the known porphyry copper mineralisation at the Linderos Copper Project in Ecuador, completing 25,000 metres of diamond drilling that reveals extensive mineralised zones open at depth and laterally.

Golden Horse Minerals continues to hit high-grade gold intersections at depth in its Hopes Hill project, with drilling activity set to intensify as a fourth rig arrives. New geophysical targets promise further exploration upside.

Flagship Minerals’ review of Anglo American’s drill data at the Pantanillo Gold Project in Chile reveals robust down dip gold mineralisation and many drill holes ending in mineralisation, supporting a fast-tracked JORC resource upgrade and significant growth potential.

Wildcat Resources has reported significant extensions of lithium-bearing pegmatites at its Bolt Cutter Central discovery near Tabba Tabba, with diamond drilling revealing mineralisation over 700 metres down dip. Follow-up drilling and assays are underway, highlighting the project's growing potential.

Core Lithium has significantly increased its Ore Reserve Estimate at the Finniss Lithium Project, with the Carlton deposit upgrade driving a 42% rise in total reserves. This milestone strengthens the project's restart schedule and expansion potential.