Latest Exploration News

Orica Limited has reported its strongest earnings in over a decade, with a 23% rise in EBIT to $992 million and a 32% jump in net profit before significant items. The company also increased its share buy-back program and declared a higher dividend, signaling confidence in its growth strategy and sustainability commitments.

Streamplay Studio Limited’s subsidiary Noodlecake Studios has launched Winter Burrow globally on Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and Steam, backed by strong pre-launch demand and significant platform funding.

Kula Gold has validated the North Yilgarn Star Prospect at its Mt Palmer project, spotlighting a historic drill hole with 5m at 6.80g/t gold and strong soil anomalies. The company prioritizes this target for follow-up exploration amid ongoing drilling campaigns.

GoldArc Resources has taken a decisive step in advancing its Mt Stirling Project by securing 90% ownership and full operational control, removing the need for a feasibility study before mining decisions.

Ariana Resources reports strong assay results from its latest drilling at Tavsan Mine, confirming mineralisation beyond current resource boundaries and setting the stage for a resource update in 2026.

Lodestar Minerals has reported exceptional high-grade gold assay results from its Ned’s Creek project in Western Australia, including a standout 1m intercept grading 49.6 grams per tonne. These findings upgrade previous data and set the stage for targeted drilling in early 2026.

West Coast Silver has launched a 2,500m aircore drilling campaign at its Elizabeth Hill Silver Project, aiming to expand high-grade silver zones near the historic mine and along the Munni Munni fault. This follows a recent diamond drilling phase that intersected visible native silver, with assay results pending.

NexGen Energy reports compelling high-grade uranium assay results from its Patterson Corridor East discovery, reinforcing the project's potential alongside the flagship Arrow deposit.

Pioneer Lithium has identified promising exploration targets at its North Pine Project in Idaho, focusing on critical minerals like tungsten and antimony. The company plans advanced geophysical surveys to refine drill targets and leverage strategic processing opportunities nearby.

New Frontier Minerals has lodged a mining lease application for the Big One Copper Deposit in Queensland’s Mt Isa belt, aiming for first production in early 2027. The move solidifies tenure over a key copper asset and advances plans for open-cut mining with processing through Austral Resources’ Mt Kelly facility.

Regis Resources has significantly increased Ore Reserves at its Buckingham-Wellington pits, extending Duketon North’s mine life and boosting production prospects with minimal new capital investment.

Stavely Minerals has launched a new phase of drilling at its Fairview South gold prospect, revealing promising high-grade gold intercepts and expanding the known mineralised zone by hundreds of metres. Concurrent reconnaissance drilling at the S41 target signals growing exploration momentum in western Victoria.