Latest Exploration News

Tolu Minerals has raised AUD 23.75 million through convertible notes from Petrosea, reinforcing its capital position ahead of shareholder approval. The company is also shoring up diesel supplies to safeguard operations at its Tolukuma Gold Mine amid global fuel volatility, while early drilling results hint at further resource potential.

Wellnex Life has pushed back the repayment deadline on nearly $3 million owed to former directors by three months, agreeing to additional fees and interest. Former CEO Zack Bozinovski returns as a consultant, suggesting ongoing strategic recalibration.

Aurelia Metals has successfully extended high-grade mineralisation at its Federation Mine by approximately 70 metres and discovered a new polymetallic lens, the Harley Lens, signalling further growth potential in the Nymagee District.

Delta Lithium’s March quarter report highlights robust high-grade lithium drilling at Mt Ida, successful production of battery-grade lithium and rubidium carbonates, and ongoing exploration progress at Yinnetharra, supported by a strong $52 million cash position.

Litchfield Minerals has completed a 3,000m drilling campaign at Oonagalabi with assay results due in May, while surface sampling at Silver Valley reveals exceptional silver and lead grades, highlighting promising polymetallic mineralisation.

Pureprofile delivered a robust Q3 FY26 with 17% revenue growth and a 67% spike in EBITDA, driven by strong international demand and a doubling of platform revenue. The company reaffirmed its FY26 guidance amid ongoing macroeconomic caution.

Prospect Resources has significantly boosted its Mumbezhi Copper Project resource base by 63%, lifted contained copper by 50%, and secured A$45 million in fresh capital to fund an aggressive drilling campaign starting May 2026.

Xpedra Resources has secured $3.2 million through a two-tranche placement to fund drilling and project acquisition across its high-grade gold assets in New South Wales, including Springfield and Neeld.

Ore Resources has confirmed a 60-metre extension of gold mineralisation at its Forrest prospect, part of the Miriam Gold Project, underpinning a multi-lode system open in multiple directions. Diamond drilling assays are due in early May, promising further clarity on deeper targets.

Core Lithium has greenlit the restart of its Finniss Lithium Project with a fully funded A$290 million package, initiating mining activities and targeting spodumene concentrate production by September 2026.

Locksley Resources has kicked off maiden diamond drilling at its Desert Antimony Mine and El Campo Rare Earth Element Prospect, alongside producing 99.5% purity antimony trioxide, reinforcing its push for a US domestic critical minerals supply chain.

Iron Road Ltd faces headwinds in securing partners for its Central Eyre Iron Project amid market and energy volatility, delays drilling at Mulgathing due to flooding, but reports promising heavy mineral sands results and evolving land option dynamics at Cape Hardy.