Latest Exploration News

Andean Silver has delivered robust drilling results at Cerro Bayo, reinforcing resource continuity and growth prospects ahead of a June mineral resource update and ongoing restart studies.

Culpeo Minerals has restructured its Lana Corina earn-in deal to slash near-term cash outlays and plans a fully funded 4,000m diamond drilling campaign at Vista Montana in Q2 2026, while advancing its Fortuna copper project and streamlining its shareholder base.

CuFe Ltd has boosted confidence in its Orlando Copper-Gold Deposit by upgrading 87% of the resource to Indicated, paving the way for development studies and a substantial drilling campaign.

Victory Metals has reported record rare earth oxide grades and exceptional metallurgical results at its North Stanmore project, alongside strategic partnerships and heritage clearances that unlock exploration potential.

Silver Mines Limited is progressing its Bowdens Silver Project development application with updated ecological surveys, while exploration intensifies at the Rockwell Prospect and Californian assets, supported by a solid cash position.

Prodigy Gold has boosted the indicated resource at its Hyperion Gold Deposit by 70%, lifting total resources to 454,000 ounces and progressing key mining approvals and joint ventures.

Actinogen Medical’s pivotal XanaMIA trial clears a key interim hurdle with the Data Monitoring Committee endorsing continuation, while a $16.8 million capital raise and non-dilutive funding bolster its balance sheet ahead of final results due November 2026.

Nimy Resources has identified significant extensions to its high-grade gallium deposit at Mons Block 3 and shipped test material to the US as part of a strategic partnership. A scoping study is underway to evaluate mining and processing economics, while regional exploration continues across multiple targets.

Thor Energy secured A$6.56 million from the Molyhil sale, expanded its natural hydrogen portfolio with new Otway Basin licences, and advanced its HY-Range Project geochemistry survey during Q1 2026.

Volt Resources has secured a major extension and volume increase to its Bunyu graphite offtake agreement while progressing high purity graphite production and downstream refinery development in the US.

Woodside Energy posted a solid first quarter with strong asset reliability, an 11% lift in realised prices, and key projects like Scarborough nearing completion. Production dipped due to cyclones but full-year guidance remains steady.

Mt Malcolm Mines has delivered a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate of 13,200 ounces across Golden Crown and Dumbarton, while advancing a study on refurbishing a 500,000 tpa CIP plant and preparing for follow-up drilling and funding.