Latest Exploration News

A handful of healthcare names did the heavy lifting this week, driven by FDA wins, guideline upgrades, and big shifts in sales and cashflow. The flip side: several clinical-stage stocks fell hard as investors stayed picky about near-term proof and funding.

Lithium Energy Limited has completed the sale of its Solaroz Lithium Brine Project, receiving US$21.7 million in cash and setting the stage for renewed focus on its graphite and gold-copper assets. The company is actively progressing exploration and development programs to meet ASX reinstatement criteria.

Strike Resources has taken significant steps to enhance its Apurímac Iron Ore Project’s export capabilities through a new port services agreement and is progressing towards resuming mining operations. Meanwhile, its stake in Lithium Energy benefits from a major asset sale, boosting cash reserves.

Aura Energy advances its Tiris Uranium Project in Mauritania and secures strategic investment for its Häggån Polymetallic Project in Sweden following the lifting of Sweden’s uranium mining ban.

Lodestar Minerals has secured a binding option to acquire the Virgin Mountain Heavy Rare Earth Elements project in Arizona and defined a significant gold exploration target at Ned’s Creek, while gearing up for its first Chilean drill program.

Scorpion Minerals has taken a significant step forward with a binding option to acquire the Old Prospect gold tenements and forged strategic partnerships to advance its gold and lithium projects in Western Australia.

PT ANTAM Tbk reported record production and sales volumes for nickel ore, bauxite, and alumina in FY25, driven by strong domestic demand and operational efficiencies. The company also progressed key downstream projects and strengthened its ESG leadership with multiple awards.

Riversgold has locked in a full funding and operational deal with MEGA Resources for its Northern Zone Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, while also advancing exploration in Canada and raising $2 million to fuel growth.

RareX Limited has secured a pivotal mining lease for its Cummins Range Rare Earths Project in Western Australia, confirming some of the highest-grade gallium mineralisation in the country. The company also advances metallurgical testing and forges strategic US partnerships, positioning itself at the forefront of critical minerals development.

Brightstar Resources has completed its strategic acquisition of Aurumin Limited, consolidating its Sandstone gold assets and boosting production by 12% in the December quarter. The company also advanced key feasibility studies, underpinning a promising growth trajectory.

Focus Minerals Limited delivered a record gold pour in November 2025, supported by stable milling and robust mining operations across its Coolgardie Gold Project. The company’s strong quarterly production and solid cash position highlight its operational momentum heading into 2026.

Hot Chili Limited has reported a significant expansion of its high-grade copper-gold discovery at La Verde, Chile, supported by robust diamond drilling results. The company is advancing its Costa Fuego Project with promising pre-feasibility outcomes and progressing strategic partnerships.