Latest Exploration News

Artemis Resources confirms a significant gold-bearing shear zone at Titan East near its Carlow deposit, highlighted by a wide 19m intersection at 1.6g/t Au and a previous high-grade 5m intercept at 13.1g/t Au. Diamond drilling has commenced to better define this emerging gold system.

Ballymore Resources has initiated drilling at the Maniopota polymetallic target in North Queensland, complementing ongoing diamond drilling at the nearby Torpy’s prospect. Early indications suggest significant potential for lead, zinc, copper, silver, and gold mineralisation within a major hydrothermal skarn system.

Mount Ridley Mines has entered a Material Transfer Agreement with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to explore rare earth element processing, marking a strategic move in critical minerals downstream development.

Bass Oil reported a 2% rise in November oil production alongside a new gas sales agreement with Origin Energy, setting the stage for first gas sales in 2026. Indonesian operations also advanced with production enhancements and upcoming drilling plans.

Impact Minerals’ associate Alluminous has teamed up with US battery innovator C4V to fast-track the commercialisation of its HiPurA® high purity alumina for advanced battery applications, marking a key step in its vertically integrated strategy.

Clara Resources has inked a binding deal to acquire the Hodgkinson Basin Gold Project in Far North Queensland, setting the stage for an aggressive exploration campaign in 2026. The acquisition, involving over 533 million shares and cash payments, aims to unlock significant gold potential in a historically rich but underexplored region.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited updates investors on its $5 million capital raising, highlighting regulatory approval delays but confirming near-term funding to advance its key graphite project.

Star Minerals Limited has requested an extension to its voluntary suspension on the ASX as it awaits a Supreme Court ruling on the appointment of its auditor, with a market update expected soon.

Rox Resources has increased its Share Purchase Plan to A$18 million following strong retail demand, complementing a $200 million institutional placement to fully fund the Youanmi Gold Project development.

McLaren Minerals has acquired the Barossa mineral sands project from Iluka Resources, adding a high-grade zircon-rich asset to its portfolio. The project offers promising prospects near a tier-one mine with structured payments tied to development milestones.

Great Northern Minerals has revealed a significant 1-kilometre quartz-stibnite vein with assays up to 7.1% antimony at its Catalyst Ridge Project, alongside plans to expand its footprint in California. The discovery hints at promising gold potential beneath the surface, echoing nearby major deposits.

The ACCC’s final report slashes regulated voice interconnection rates, prompting Aussie Broadband to forecast a multi-million dollar EBITDA impact from FY27 and plan mitigation strategies.