Latest Exploration News

Rio Tinto delivered a standout 2025 with an 8% rise in copper equivalent production, record iron ore output in the Pilbara, and key milestones like the first shipment from Simandou port. The company met or exceeded its guidance while advancing major projects across its portfolio.

American West Metals has announced a significant upgrade to its Storm Copper Project resource, boosting contained copper by 20% and silver by 36%, with a Pre-feasibility Study due in Q1 2026.

VHM Limited has made significant strides in developing its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project, securing substantial funding and critical regulatory approvals while expanding its resource base.

Advance Metals has discovered a new shallow, high-grade gold vein structure near the historic Happy Valley Deposit in Victoria, with drill results confirming visible gold and assays up to 66.7g/t Au.

PC Gold Limited has reported impressive high-grade gold intersections and extensive visible gold in its latest drilling campaign at the Spring Hill Gold Project, signalling strong potential for resource upgrade and expansion.

Bayan Mining reports significantly enhanced rare earth element grades from follow-up surface sampling at its Desert Star Project in California, paving the way for drilling approval and further exploration.

Nelson Resources has appointed Australian Surface Drillers to execute an 11,544m drilling program at the Yarri Gold Project, fully funded by MEGA Resources under a $10 million agreement. The first phase targets high-priority zones with results expected soon.

Stavely Minerals has reported promising reconnaissance drilling results at its Freddy’s Find Prospect in western Victoria, revealing multiple gold-silver zones within a large hydrothermal breccia system. These findings reinforce the potential for a significant epithermal discovery.

Ariana Resources has reported promising assay results from its latest drilling campaign at the Tavşan Mine in Türkiye, revealing significant gold and silver intercepts that point to resource expansion and enhanced project longevity.

GoldArc Resources’ maiden RC drilling at Leonora South reveals promising high-grade gold mineralisation at Woodpecker, Whistler, and Niagara West, validating its exploration strategy and setting the stage for a major follow-up campaign.

Artemis Resources has resumed diamond drilling at its Titan East gold discovery near the Carlow deposit, confirming promising gold-bearing structures that could unlock significant value.

Vault Minerals delivered a robust December quarter with 76,520 ounces of gold produced and significant progress on its King of the Hills processing plant expansion, positioning the company for higher throughput and full exposure to gold prices after closing its hedge book.