Latest Exploration News

Xstate Resources has commenced drilling the Diona-1 well in Queensland’s Surat-Bowen Basin, aiming at three proven hydrocarbon formations with promising resource potential and a rapid path to market.

Renegade Exploration Limited has expanded its US footprint by acquiring 39 claims in California’s Mountain Pass area, positioning itself near major gold and rare earth mines with immediate exploration plans underway.

Lode Resources has finalized the sale of its Webbs Consol silver project to Rapid Critical Metals, securing $3.75 million in cash, $8 million in shares, and a royalty stake, fueling its exploration push in silver and antimony.

Strategic Energy Resources has kicked off a 1,500-metre diamond drilling campaign at its Isa North Copper-Gold Project in Queensland, targeting two promising IOCG anomalies identified through advanced geophysical surveys.

Variscan Mines has completed a detailed 3D laser survey at its Udías Mine, revealing extensive under-explored zones and confirming a geological connection to the San Jose Mine. This breakthrough supports ongoing drilling and promises to enhance future resource estimates and mine planning.

Invictus Energy has deferred the settlement of a significant AU$37.8 million placement to align with its strategic partnership with Al Mansour Holdings, advancing the development of its Cabora Bassa Project in Zimbabwe.

Peel Mining has raised $18.75 million through a placement and share purchase plan, while appointing Tony Schultz as a new director to drive its copper and polymetallic asset strategy in the Cobar Basin.

Invictus Energy has responded to an ASX inquiry about unusual trading activity, clarifying that recent price and volume changes followed a disclosed deferral of a placement tied to a strategic joint venture.

Strike Energy’s FY25 results reveal a strategic pivot to integrated gas and power projects, leadership renewal, and strong financial gains despite a major asset impairment.

Aguia Resources has responded to an ASX price query following a dramatic surge in its share price, confirming no new material exploration results have been received or withheld. The company asserts full compliance with continuous disclosure obligations despite market speculation.

Aurum Resources has reported exceptional high-grade gold intercepts at its Boundiali Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire, including a standout 1m at 152.35 g/t gold. The company is expanding its drilling fleet and advancing towards major resource updates and a pre-feasibility study.

Caspin Resources has successfully raised $4.5 million through a heavily oversubscribed equity placement, positioning the company to advance drilling at its Weethalle Gold and Bygoo Tin projects in New South Wales.