Latest Exploration News

BPM Minerals has completed its first reverse circulation drilling at the high-grade Beachcomber Prospect, confirming a major gold system across a 75 km corridor and securing $3.5 million to fuel expanded 2026 exploration.

Yari Minerals has appointed seasoned coal geologist Courtney Taylor as Executive Director and incoming Managing Director to spearhead the Rolleston South Coal Project’s next phase. This leadership change marks a strategic pivot as the company prepares for feasibility studies.

Eminence Minerals has appointed Anthony Hills as CEO, bringing over 16 years of global operational expertise to accelerate its exploration and project development efforts.

Dreadnought Resources reports a 36% increase in high-grade gold resources at Star of Mangaroon, secures $18 million in funding, and advances critical metals projects with promising drilling results and strategic partnerships.

Truscott Mining has secured a drilling contract to kick off a 2,500-metre RC drilling program at its Westminster Project, alongside appointing a seasoned project geology manager to steer development efforts.

A few stocks did the heavy lifting this week, with one biotech exploding higher and a gas name collapsing on the other side of the ledger. Big moves came from capital raises, regulator decisions, and drill results that investors treated as near-term value, not distant promises.

Alicanto Minerals Limited has announced a 12-for-1 consolidation of its securities, including ordinary shares, performance rights, and options, effective from late January 2026. This move will significantly reduce the number of securities on issue and adjust option exercise prices accordingly.

Peako Limited has intensified its exploration efforts in the East Kimberley region, targeting multiple mineral commodities while implementing prudent cash flow measures including director remuneration deferrals.

Finder Energy has completed a $5.2 million capital raise through a share placement to its directors and substantial shareholder Longreach Capital, following shareholder approval.

Askari Metals has responded to an ASX query regarding an inadvertent breach of Listing Rule 10.11 after issuing securities to a related party without prior shareholder approval during a recent rights issue. The company outlines the circumstances and its planned remedial actions.

Westar Resources reported significant progress in its December 2025 quarterly activities, including new tenement grants and advanced data acquisition at key gold and copper projects. The company also completed a partial capital raise, positioning itself for further exploration.

Cyprium Metals has secured $80 million in funding and advanced key infrastructure works to restart copper production at its Nifty Copper Complex, targeting first cathode output by mid-2026.