Latest Exploration News

Blackstone Minerals has raised $22.6 million through a heavily oversubscribed placement led by Macquarie Bank, fueling a major drilling program at its Mankayan Copper-Gold Project in the Philippines. The capital raise follows a transformative merger and signals strong institutional confidence in the company’s growth strategy.

Loyal Metals Limited has addressed unusual trading activity by announcing its acquisition of an option on the Highway Reward Copper Gold Mine, following an ASX price query and a trading halt.

Loyal Metals has secured a binding option to acquire the Highway Reward Copper Gold Mine, one of the world’s highest-grade copper assets, marking a significant step in its 2025 plan to expand into copper amid soaring commodity prices.

Trigg Minerals Limited has had its trading suspension lifted following the release of a material capital raise announcement, signaling renewed investor interest and potential growth opportunities.

Trigg Minerals has raised A$12.5 million from institutional and strategic investors to accelerate development of its Antimony Canyon Project in Utah, positioning itself as a key supplier in the US critical minerals market amid soaring antimony prices.

Macarthur Minerals has updated the timetable for its pro-rata renounceable rights issue, providing shareholders with more time to participate in the A$2 million capital raise. The offer terms remain unchanged as the company awaits regulatory approval for a supplementary prospectus.

Silver Mines Limited has completed its acquisition of the Calico North Project and initiated an earn-in agreement for up to 80% of the Kramer Hills Project in California, marking a strategic expansion into a tier-one mining jurisdiction.

BPH Global has launched a focused R&D collaboration with Temasek Polytechnic to develop seaweed-based bio-stimulants aimed at boosting growth and yields in Southeast Asia's oil palm and rice sectors. Early talks are also underway for a production facility in Indonesia to commercialize these innovations.

QEM Limited has completed its leadership transition with Robert Cooper stepping in as Managing Director and CEO, signaling a strategic shift as the company advances its flagship Julia Creek Vanadium and Energy Project.

Carnavale Resources reports strong diamond and RC drilling results at its Kookynie Gold Project, extending mineralisation depth and strike at Swiftsure and Tiptoe lodes. An updated resource estimate and scoping study are due in September, underpinning advancing development plans.

Pilot Energy has issued $600,000 in convertible notes under a previously approved $1.8 million facility with Discovery Investments, correcting a minor contractual reference without altering terms.

Kinterra Capital has lodged a formal application with the Takeovers Panel, contesting Central Asia Metals’ takeover tactics and $10 million placement in New World Resources. The dispute raises questions about market fairness and control of the mineral explorer.