Latest Exploration News

Perpetual Resources has raised $500,000 through a strongly supported placement to fund its maiden lithium drilling campaign at the Igrejinha Project in Brazil, following high-grade assay results that have boosted investor confidence.

Perpetual Resources has completed a transformational acquisition of three lithium projects in Brazil’s Lithium Valley, confirming high-grade spodumene mineralisation and advancing drilling plans for Q2 2025. Metallurgical tests at its Raptor Rare Earth Project show strong recoveries of critical magnet rare earth elements.

Lucapa Diamond Company Limited reported a robust Q1 2025 with a 74% increase in diamond grade at Lulo and a 36% revenue rise, while advancing its stake in the Lulo JV to 51%. Exploration at Merlin in Australia revealed significant new targets, setting the stage for further growth.

Pure Hydrogen Corporation has marked significant progress in its clean energy transition, delivering Australia's first hydrogen fuel cell garbage truck and securing multi-million dollar contracts with industry leaders TOLL Transport and Heidelberg Materials.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX: AR3) has successfully raised $3.6 million through a fully subscribed rights issue, backed strongly by existing shareholders and directors. The capital injection positions AR3 to advance uranium exploration and rare earth development amid favorable geopolitical shifts.

QMines Limited reports a 42% increase in Indicated resources at Develin Creek following maiden drilling, completes a $4 million capital raise, and moves to acquire the Mount Mackenzie gold-silver project, signaling a strategic expansion in Queensland.

Western Mines Group has reported a landmark Mineral Resource Estimate for its Mulga Tank project, defining the largest nickel sulphide deposit in Australia with over 5.3 million tonnes of contained nickel. The resource remains open for expansion, supported by ongoing metallurgical testing and government-backed drilling funding.

Patrys Limited advances its PAT-DX3 therapy development for inflammatory diseases while navigating cash flow challenges and pursuing partnerships to sustain operations.

Sunstone Metals Limited reports maiden resource estimates and exploration targets for its Ecuador copper-gold projects, while progressing multiple corporate partnership discussions to unlock value.

American West Metals has unveiled a positive Preliminary Economic Analysis for its Storm Copper Project in Canada, outlining a low-cost, 10-year production plan with strong financial returns. The company also secured a strategic funding and offtake partnership with Ocean Partners, while advancing its critical minerals projects in the US.

EV Resources Limited advances its position in the critical antimony market with a 70% stake acquisition in Mexico’s Los Lirios project and full ownership of Utah’s historic Coyote Creek claims, setting the stage for exploration and development.

Blue Star Helium has reported strong flow test results from its Bubba State 3 well in Lincoln County, Colorado, confirming helium concentrations around 2.01% and robust production rates that support further development.