Latest Exploration News

Element 25 Limited has completed an updated feasibility study for its Butcherbird manganese project, targeting a 1.1 million tonnes per annum production over an 18.3-year mine life with robust economic returns and strategic ties to EV battery markets.

Matsa Resources has completed a 767m diamond drill hole at Fortitude North, designed to validate a novel seismic model indicating potential gold mineralisation. Early geological observations support the seismic data, setting the stage for further exploration.

Terrain Minerals has raised $450,000 through a strategic placement to fund high-impact drilling at its Smokebush Gold and Lort River Nickel/Copper projects, aiming to unlock significant mineral potential in Western Australia.

Prospect Resources has unveiled final Phase 1 drilling results from its Nyungu Central deposit, revealing thick, high-grade copper intersections and extending the deposit’s strike length to approximately 1.4km. The company is gearing up for Phase 2 drilling and an initial resource estimate in early 2025.

Anax Metals has applied for a significant new exploration license in Western Australia's Pilbara region, broadening its footprint near De Grey Mining's Toweranna gold deposit and enhancing its prospects in gold and base metals.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has announced a substantial upgrade to its Colossus Ionic Adsorption Clay Rare Earth Element Project, reporting a 140% increase in its JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate. This positions Colossus as the largest and highest-grade IAC rare earth resource globally, with significant implications for the rare earth sector.

Aeris Resources has completed a 70-hole drill program at its Constellation deposit, delivering impressive high-grade copper intercepts and setting the stage for a significant resource upgrade and mine permitting milestones.

Pantoro Limited delivered a solid December quarter with gold production within guidance and positive cash flows for the fourth consecutive quarter, prompting an upward revision to its FY2025 production target. The company’s strategic focus on underground expansion and asset optimisation underpins its growth trajectory.

HyTerra Limited is set to launch the fully funded exploration phase of its Nemaha Project in Kansas, following a strategic investment from Fortescue Future Industries. The campaign will include leasing, geophysical surveys, and a multi-well drilling program, with operations scheduled to begin once winter conditions ease.

Mighty Kingdom Ltd has appointed Dylan Miklashek as Interim CEO and Duncan Gordon as Non-Executive Chair, signaling a fresh leadership approach amid a company restructuring.

Sunstone Metals has unveiled a maiden 1.2Moz AuEq resource at El Palmar and a new gold-copper discovery at Bramaderos, supported by a $6.5 million capital raise and active partnership talks.

Beach Energy delivered a robust Q2 FY25 with a 22% production increase and a 32% surge in sales revenue, driven by LNG sales and operational efficiencies. The company also significantly reduced net debt while advancing key projects like the Waitsia Gas Plant and Moomba CCS.