Latest Exploration News

Western Mines Group has announced a landmark nickel sulphide discovery at its Mulga Tank project in Western Australia, revealing a globally significant resource of 5.3 million tonnes of contained nickel. Extensive drilling confirms a large-scale, high-potential nickel system that could reshape Australia’s position in the global nickel market.

The Star Entertainment Group has terminated its binding Heads of Agreement with joint venture partners over Brisbane and Gold Coast developments, retaining its assets but incurring significant repayment and reimbursement obligations.

Nagambie Resources has raised $1.2 million through a strategic placement to fund further diamond drilling and update its mineral resource estimate at the Nagambie Mine. The capital raise includes options that could inject additional funds over the next three years.

Kincora Copper Limited has updated the timetable for its planned 10-for-1 security consolidation, affecting shares and multiple option classes with adjusted key dates and exercise prices.

Forrestania Resources Limited has had its trading suspension lifted following the announcement of a proposed acquisition, signaling a pivotal moment for the mining explorer.

Forrestania Resources has signed a binding agreement to acquire IMD Gold, owner of the British Hill gold project in Western Australia, adding a near-surface JORC-compliant resource of approximately 56,000 ounces. The acquisition enhances Forrestania’s regional footprint and development pipeline amid promising metallurgical results.

Locksley Resources has raised $5.3 million in an oversubscribed placement led by Tribeca Investment Partners, bolstering its U.S. critical minerals strategy focused on antimony and rare earths at the Mojave Project.

Horizon Oil has completed its acquisition of significant interests in two producing gas fields in Thailand, adding 2,100 barrels of oil equivalent per day to its portfolio and expanding its footprint in Southeast Asia.

Magmatic Resources and Fortescue have agreed on a $3.5 million exploration budget for FY25-26 at the Myall Project, focusing on extensive drilling to unlock copper-gold potential. Early results highlight promising mineralisation at the Calais prospect, setting the stage for accelerated exploration.

Burgundy Diamond Mines reported a mixed Q2-2025 with increased ore mined and carats recovered but lower revenue and margins, prompting a strategic pivot away from Point Lake and an extended focus on Misery and Fox underground operations.

Whitebark Energy has confirmed a substantial update to its prospective hydrocarbon resources in South Australia's Officer Basin, with an independent assessment revealing 4.3 trillion cubic feet of gas and 1.3 billion barrels of liquids across key permits.

Tempest Minerals has identified a substantial new iron target, the Halo Prospect, near its Remorse magnetite deposit at Yalgoo. Historic samples show iron grades up to 62%, with promising magnetite and haematite mineralisation.