Latest Exploration News

Patagonia Lithium has announced a 319% increase in its Formentera Lithium Brine Project resource to 551,400 tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent, underpinned by high porosity and lithium grades. The company plans a 1,000 tonnes per annum demonstration plant in 2025/26, leveraging proven Ekosolve extraction technology.

ikeGPS has successfully raised A$18 million through a fully underwritten placement, supported by strong investor demand, and is launching a A$2 million share purchase plan to fund new product development and strategic initiatives.

Abacus Storage King has received a revised acquisition proposal from a consortium led by Ki Corporation and Public Storage, increasing their cash offer by 15% to A$1.65 per security. The independent board committee is opening a six-week due diligence window but urges securityholders to hold off on any action.

Verity Resources is set to begin a 3,600m drilling campaign at its Monument Gold Project in Western Australia, aiming to upgrade and expand its existing gold resource. The program targets increasing confidence in the Korong deposit and advancing towards a mining licence.

Polymetals Resources Ltd has successfully completed a $15 million equity raise to replace debt and support the production ramp-up at its Endeavor Mine in New South Wales.

VBX Limited has successfully listed on the ASX and revealed strong preliminary feasibility results for its Wuudagu Bauxite Project, positioning itself to capitalize on rising bauxite demand and supply uncertainties.

Infini Resources is refining its exploration model at the Portland Creek Uranium Project after promising Phase 1 drilling results, setting the stage for a critical Phase 2 diamond drilling campaign in Q3 2025.

Bayan Mining and Minerals has expanded its footprint in California’s Mountain Pass district by staking 45 new lode claims near two major mineral deposits, positioning itself for rare earth and gold exploration in a highly prospective corridor.

King River Resources has reported significant gold assay results from its April 2025 drilling at Kurundi Main and promising geochemical anomalies at Kuiper, setting the stage for imminent drilling at these Northern Territory targets.

Macquarie Technology Group’s subsidiary has secured an option to acquire a prime Sydney site for a major new data centre campus, aiming to boost capacity for AI, cloud, and government clients.

Future Battery Minerals has kicked off a 1,500m reverse circulation drilling campaign at its Miriam Project in Western Australia, targeting promising gold prospects Forrest and Canyon. Results are expected by early September, with plans to advance Forrest to a Mineral Resource Estimate later this year.

Indiana Resources appoints seasoned mining executive Matthew Bowles as Managing Director to spearhead expansion at its Minos Gold Project, while promoting John Fitzgerald to COO amid a strong cash position.