Latest Exploration News

Fortescue Metals Group has delivered a record first half FY26 iron ore shipment of 100.2 million tonnes, alongside key progress in decarbonisation and strategic copper acquisition.

Gateway Mining has announced a significant new gold discovery at its Haflinger target within the Yandal Gold Project, with drilling intersecting 52 metres at 1.4g/t gold, including a higher-grade 12-metre section at 3.1g/t. This extends a mineralised trend over 500 metres, highlighting a structurally complex and promising geological setting.

West Wits Mining has upsized its institutional placement to A$33.74 million, anchored by a $10 million strategic investment from Tribeca Investment Partners, fully funding the Qala Shallows project ahead of first gold pour in March 2026.

Pantoro Gold delivered a solid December quarter with strong gold production, robust EBITDA, and promising exploration results at its Norseman Gold Project.

Aruma Resources has executed binding agreements to acquire a majority interest in the Tillex Copper Project in Ontario, Canada, a high-grade copper-silver deposit with significant exploration potential. The company plans immediate exploration and resource development activities to unlock value in this strategically located asset.

Sandfire Resources reported solid H1 FY26 production with a shift toward stronger H2 volumes, improved safety metrics, and a strategic move to acquire an 80% stake in the Kalkaroo Copper-Gold Project.

Resolute Mining capped 2025 with robust gold production and a strong cash position, unveiling a major update to its Doropo project that underpins ambitious growth plans targeting over 500,000 ounces annually by 2028.

Resolute Mining reported solid 2025 production and financial results, underpinned by strategic project developments in West Africa. The company’s updated Doropo feasibility study and robust cash position set the stage for significant growth in 2026.

South32 maintains its FY26 production guidance across operated assets while advancing key projects like Hermosa and navigating the upcoming Mozal Aluminium care and maintenance phase.

Oceana Metals has completed trenching at its Solonópole lithium project in Brazil with assay results pending, while conducting technical reviews of its Australian base and precious metals projects.

Midas Minerals has identified several new high-priority copper drill targets at its Otavi Copper Project in Namibia, following extensive geochemical sampling. Initial drilling plans are underway as diamond drilling continues at the high-grade T-13 deposit.

High-Tech Metals has raised $10.7 million through the exercise of nearly 43 million options, bolstering its push towards gold production at the Dam-Damsel project and expanding exploration across its vast Western Australian tenure.