Latest Exploration Upside News

Catalyst Metals is on track to nearly double its annual gold production to 200koz by revitalising the Plutonic East mine, backed by strong grade control drilling results and a modest A$31 million capital plan.

Boab Metals has locked in a US$30 million prepayment facility with Trafigura for its Sorby Hills Lead-Silver-Zinc Project and received key environmental approvals, setting the stage for a final investment decision in the second half of 2025.

Condor Energy announces a substantial 147% increase in contingent gas resources at its Piedra Redonda offshore field in Peru, now estimated at 1 trillion cubic feet (2C). This upgrade positions Piedra Redonda as one of South America's largest undeveloped gas discoveries, expanding commercial and exploration prospects.

North Stawell Minerals has launched its 2025 diamond drilling program targeting significant gold mineralisation at the Wildwood and Darlington prospects in Victoria, backed by a recent $1.3 million capital raise.

Victory Metals Limited has announced a major upgrade to its North Stanmore Heavy Rare Earth Elements Project, with 71% of the resource now classified as Indicated and total tonnage rising to 247.5 million tonnes at 520 ppm TREO. This positions North Stanmore as a globally significant heavy rare earth clay deposit with promising scandium potential.

Carnaby Resources is set to commence a 3,400m maiden drilling program at its Trekelano deposit in February 2025, aiming to accelerate the Greater Duchess Project's development and enhance its copper-gold resource base.

Spartan Resources has completed the sale of its Glenburgh and Egerton gold projects to Benz Mining for $1 million in cash, a 15% equity stake, and potential contingent payments. This strategic move allows Spartan to sharpen its focus on its high-grade Dalgaranga Gold Project while maintaining influence through board representation at Benz.

QMines has completed a 5,034m drilling program at Develin Creek, delivering strong high-grade copper, zinc, gold, and silver results at the Scorpion and Window deposits. An updated mineral resource estimate is expected in Q1 2025, potentially extending mine life at Mt Chalmers.

Greenvale Energy has acquired a 100% interest in the advanced Oasis Uranium Project in Queensland, featuring historically confirmed high-grade uranium mineralisation. The company plans an aggressive 2025 exploration campaign to upgrade the project to JORC resource status.

Advance Metals Limited has entered binding agreements to acquire significant interests in high-grade gold projects in Victoria, Australia, and a major silver project in Durango, Mexico, expanding its precious metals portfolio amid record metal prices.