Latest Exploration News

Desert Metals Limited has reported compelling high-grade gold results at its King Kong prospect and secured $1.25 million in funding to accelerate exploration in Côte d’Ivoire. The company is gearing up for expanded drilling and sampling programs in 2026.

Redstone Resources has reported significant new high-grade copper intersections at unprecedented depths beneath its Tollu Copper deposit in Western Australia, hinting at a larger magmatic sulphide system. The company also secured government grants and raised capital to advance exploration.

Variscan Mines has locked in a A$1 million convertible loan note facility to accelerate exploration and development at its Novales-Udías Zinc Project in northern Spain. This funding underpins the company’s strategy to restart production at the high-grade San Jose Mine.

McLaren Minerals has completed a pivotal Pre-Feasibility Study for its McLaren Titanium Project, confirming a large-scale resource and robust economics, while also acquiring a zircon-rich asset to diversify its portfolio.

Mount Ridley Mines has reported maiden JORC mineral resource estimates for scandium and gallium at its Mount Ridley Project, significantly boosting its critical minerals portfolio and consolidating tenure across a 70-kilometre strike.

Wide Open Agriculture has made significant strides in expanding its intellectual property and commercial footprint, including a new patent for lupin protein milk and first sales of lupin oil, while progressing plans for a large-scale manufacturing facility in Western Australia.

Aguia Resources reported a challenging quarter with cash outflows exceeding inflows, leaving less than one quarter of funding available. The company plans capital raises and anticipates improved cash flow from its phosphate and gold projects.

Delorean Corporation has completed the $53 million Yarra Valley Water bioenergy facility and progressed key projects in South Australia and Victoria, supported by strong government grants and renewable gas policies.

Aguia Resources has secured critical financing and advanced key projects in Brazil and Colombia, setting the stage for phosphate production in early 2026 and improved gold output. Meanwhile, the company streamlines operations and divests non-core assets to sharpen its focus.

Tempest Minerals advances its exploration portfolio with a binding $4.5 million sale of the Yalgoo Project to Capricorn Metals and reports encouraging gold intercepts at its Range Project.

TasFoods reported a 9.6% revenue decline in Q4 2025 amid oversupply and discounted mainland poultry impacting Tasmanian markets, while completing the sale of Pyengana Dairy.

IRIS Metals has reported significant progress in its US lithium and critical minerals projects, highlighted by major rubidium discoveries and a strategic tungsten farm-in. The company is poised to enhance its role in domestic critical minerals supply chains.