Latest Exploration News

Traka Resources has strategically entered Guinea’s prolific Siguiri Basin by securing a 75% earn-in joint venture in the Didi Gold Project, which hosts confirmed high-grade gold mineralisation. The company plans an aggressive multi-stage exploration program backed by an experienced local team.

Southern Hemisphere Mining has identified a significant new copper target, Ferro West, near its existing Ferro deposit at the Llahuin project in Chile, supported by advanced geophysical data and surface copper oxide findings.

Deep Yellow Ltd disclosed a quarterly cash flow report for Q1 2025, revealing a significant operating cash outflow but a robust cash reserve that supports an estimated 20 quarters of funding runway.

Adavale Resources has identified additional exploration targets at its Parkes Project and remains on track for maiden drilling in Q2 2025, reinforcing its position in the highly prospective Lachlan Fold Belt.

Magnetic Resources NL has significantly increased the Lady Julie North 4 gold deposit resource to 1.55 million ounces, supported by ongoing high-grade drilling and exceptional metallurgical recoveries of up to 97.5%. Feasibility studies for combined open pit and underground mining are advancing, targeting 150,000 ounces per annum over eight years.

Lodestar Minerals has wrapped up its inaugural 16-hole RC drilling campaign at the Darwin IOCG project in northern Chile, targeting high-grade copper and gold mineralisation. Assay results are eagerly awaited, with some samples fast-tracked for early analysis.

ikeGPS delivered a robust 4Q FY25 with a 48% jump in annual subscription revenue and closed NZ$12 million in contracts, while receiving a non-binding acquisition approach valuing the company at around NZ$165-170 million.

Aston Minerals Limited (ASO) and Torque Metals Limited (TOR) have agreed to merge via court-approved schemes, combining gold resources across Australia and Canada. The merger, recommended by ASO’s board and supported by an independent expert, awaits shareholder and court approval.

De Grey Mining Ltd proposes a scheme of arrangement for acquisition by Northern Star Resources Ltd, offering a 37.1% premium and resulting in a 20% stake for De Grey shareholders in the merged group. The scheme booklet, including an Independent Expert's Report by KPMG, concludes the scheme is fair and reasonable and in the best interests of De Grey shareholders, subject to no superior proposal.

Minerals 260 Limited has launched a $200-$220 million public offer to fund the acquisition of the Bullabulling Gold Project in Western Australia, featuring a 2.3 million ounce JORC-compliant resource. The company seeks ASX re-admission following a significant change in scale of activities.

Iluka Resources has released its inaugural Mineral Resource estimate for the Goschen South deposit in Victoria, revealing a substantial 630 million tonnes grading 3.7% heavy minerals. This discovery positions Iluka to significantly enhance feedstock supply for its pioneering rare earth refinery at Eneabba.

Mineral Resources Limited reported a challenging FY25 half-year with a 9% revenue decline and a 55% drop in underlying EBITDA, yet its Mining Services segment and Onslow Iron project show promising growth trajectories.