Latest Exploration News

Mount Hope Mining has completed its maiden drilling at the Mt Hope Project, revealing promising high-grade gold intercepts and securing $2.48 million to accelerate exploration efforts.

Zimplats delivered steady mined and milled volumes in Q1 FY2026 with improved safety performance and significant cost increases. Major capital projects remain on track despite operational challenges.

Mineral Resources Limited reported a record quarter with Onslow Iron reaching full capacity and lithium prices surging 31%, while maintaining FY26 guidance and strengthening its Board.

Hot Chili Limited has successfully raised A$14.1 million through a fully subscribed entitlement offer to advance its Costa Fuego copper-gold project in Chile, initiating a critical second phase of diamond drilling at the La Verde discovery.

WA1 Resources has reported a significant milestone in its Luni Niobium Project with successful proof-of-concept niobium oxide refining testwork yielding a premium 96.8% Nb2O5 sample. The company also secured $100 million in a recent placement, bolstering its cash reserves to approximately $155 million.

Miramar Resources has obtained drilling approval for its Joy Helen prospect, revealing promising high-grade SEDEX copper-lead-zinc mineralisation in Western Australia’s Gascoyne region. This marks the first drilling since 1964, potentially unlocking a significant new base metal deposit.

Image Resources NL reported a strong third quarter in 2025 with significant increases in heavy mineral concentrate production and sales at its Atlas project, despite challenging weather and port delays. However, the company has trimmed its shipment guidance for the year due to weaker market conditions and logistical issues.

Oceana Lithium advances exploration at its Bangemall, Solonópole, and Napperby projects, deploying new geophysical surveys and preparing trenching programs while maintaining a solid cash position of nearly AUD 2.9 million.

Bellavista Resources confirms successful initial bioleaching tests at its Brumby deposit, recovering key critical minerals, while progressing due diligence on over 50 potential projects to expand its portfolio.

RTG Mining moves closer to production at its high-grade Mabilo Copper and Gold Project with full financing secured from Glencore, while drilling results at its Chanach Project in Kyrgyzstan reveal promising resource expansion potential.

Deep Yellow Limited has reported promising uranium mineralisation results from its recent drilling campaign at the Tinkas prospect in Namibia, adjacent to its flagship Tumas Project. The findings reveal thick mineralised zones that could enhance the company’s resource base.

Estrella Resources has reported significant high-grade manganese intersections at its Ira Miri project and initiated a major limestone drilling campaign at Werumata, marking a pivotal quarter in its Timor-Leste exploration efforts.