Latest Exploration News

Castle Minerals has acquired the remaining 10% of Mineralis Ltd, gaining 100% ownership and exclusive rights to explore seven gold permits in Côte d’Ivoire. This strategic move positions Castle to accelerate exploration in a highly prospective West African gold region backed by committed funding and leadership upgrades.

Genesis Minerals has more than doubled its FY26 exploration budget to A$40-50 million, driven by promising drilling results at its Leonora and Laverton gold assets. Recent assays reinforce the company’s strategy of organic growth supported by resource expansion near existing processing infrastructure.

RTG Mining’s 2025 drilling campaign at the Chanach Copper-Gold Project reveals multiple high-grade copper and gold intercepts beyond the existing resource base, underscoring the project’s significant expansion potential.

High-Tech Metals has secured a binding mining agreement with SSH Mining to advance the high-grade Wagtail Gold Deposit, enabling near-term production with minimal capital risk.

Encounter Resources has confirmed a significant 1.5km extension to its Green Niobium-REE deposit, delivering thick, high-grade niobium intersections that bolster the project's growth potential.

Dreadnought Resources has reported outstanding high-grade gold intercepts from recent infill drilling at the Star of Mangaroon, poised to significantly enhance the project’s resource and economics. With further assays pending and a new drilling campaign imminent, the Mangaroon Gold Project is gaining momentum.

Bayan Mining and Minerals Limited has reported exceptional early-stage rare earth element assay results from its Desert Star Project in California, with heavy mineral concentrates reaching up to 26,286 ppm TREO. These findings highlight the project's strategic potential near the Mountain Pass Mine, North America's only operating rare earth mine.

Miramar Resources has secured $409,000 through a Share Purchase Plan to fund further exploration at its promising Gidji JV Gold Project, while advancing a strategic joint venture with Sumitomo at Bangemall.

Black Canyon Limited has completed Phase 3 drilling at its Wandanya Project, confirming continuous manganese mineralisation along a 3km strike and identifying extensive iron mineralisation nearby.

Golden Deeps Ltd has contracted Terratec to conduct a comprehensive Induced Polarisation survey at its Graceland Prospect in Namibia, aiming to pinpoint high-grade copper, silver, zinc, lead, and germanium sulphide targets along a 2km mineralised corridor.

Black Cat Syndicate’s ongoing underground drilling at Paulsens has revealed extraordinary gold grades, including a standout 1.60m intercept at 623.94g/t Au. These results underpin the mine’s ramp-up and resource expansion plans.

Opthea Limited reported a 26% reduction in net loss for FY2025 despite discontinuing its wet AMD drug after failed Phase III trials. The company settled its Development Funding Agreement with investors, securing liquidity and planning a strategic pivot.