Latest Exploration News

Sunshine Metals has reported compelling final assay results from its recent diamond drilling program at the Sybil project, confirming significant high-grade gold mineralisation and paving the way for expanded exploration in early 2026.

Recent drilling by Hastings Technology Metals at the Seven Leaders prospect confirms high-grade near-surface gold mineralisation, underpinning a maiden resource estimate. Metal Bank’s pending acquisition of the Whiteheads Gold Project signals a strategic shift toward gold production.

Lightning Minerals confirms a large-scale gold mineralised system extending over 12km along the Drummer Fault at its Mt Turner Project, with high-grade intersections and multiple new targets identified.

Catalyst Metals has resolved a key legal dispute to gain 100% ownership of the Plutonic Gold Belt, clearing the way to boost gold production and extend mine life in Western Australia.

Larvotto Resources’ maiden drilling at Freehold confirms robust antimony-gold mineralisation with notable tungsten by-product potential, underscoring growth prospects at Hillgrove.

Litchfield Minerals has confirmed a substantial 91-metre copper-zinc mineralised zone at its Oonagalabi project, reinforcing the presence of a large-scale, continuous system with significant exploration upside.

Trek Metals is accelerating exploration at its Christmas Creek Project in WA following a high-grade manganese discovery with assays up to 58% Mn, backed by awarded geophysical survey contracts and promising gold drill results.

Metals X Limited has updated its Renison Tin Operations Ore Reserve, reporting a 7.5 million tonne reserve with 102,720 tonnes of contained tin, reflecting an 8.5% decline from last year but affirming a near-decade mine life.

Fortuna Metals has reported exceptional rutile grades from initial soil sampling at its Mkanda and Kampini projects in Malawi, signaling promising early-stage exploration success near a world-class deposit.

TerraCom Limited anticipates delays in coal shipments from its Blair Athol Mine due to rail and supply chain constraints, potentially squeezing December quarter revenues and cash flow.

First Au Limited has completed over 4,000 metres of reverse circulation drilling at its Gimlet Gold Project, aiming to upgrade its 120,000-ounce inferred gold resource to an indicated classification. Early geological observations align with existing models, with assays pending to refine the resource estimate.

AusQuest Limited has identified three additional high-grade magnetite prospects at its Morrisey Project in Western Australia, with premium iron grades exceeding 70% Fe and promising recovery rates. These findings enhance the project's commercial appeal as it advances under a strategic alliance with South32.