Latest Exploration News

Medallion Metals has completed its acquisition of the Forrestania Nickel Operation from IGO Limited, transforming it into a key gold processing hub as the company advances its development strategy in Western Australia.

Bass Oil reported steady January production with a notable regulatory green light for its Vanessa gas field acquisition and a $3.5 million grant to accelerate the Kiwi gas field development.

6K Additive, a US-based metal powder innovator, reports a 3.85% revenue dip to US$17.7 million and narrows net loss to US$17.9 million in its first ASX-listed year. The company plans a fivefold capacity expansion backed by significant government grants and a US$27.4 million loan.

Challenger Gold has initiated ore haulage from its Hualilán Mine to the Casposo Plant, marking a pivotal step in its toll milling strategy aimed at near-term production and cash flow. The company also reports robust resource and reserve updates alongside key infrastructure advancements.

Catalyst Metals Limited delivered a robust half-year result with revenues up 50% and profits rising 40%, driven by higher gold prices and operational advances including a doubling of reserves in the Plutonic Gold Belt.

Beam Communications has turned around its fortunes, posting a $2 million net profit for the first half of FY26 and announcing a $12.1 million capital return following the divestment of Zoleo Inc.

Strata Investment Holdings plc reported a striking £6.16 million comprehensive profit for 2025, propelled by robust investment portfolio returns and a significant revaluation uplift in its copper royalty assets. Despite operational delays from adverse weather, the company’s strategic focus on high-conviction resource investments and royalties positions it well amid evolving commodity markets.

FIN Resources has completed the acquisition of the Cabin Lake Gold Project in Canada’s Northwest Territories, securing key permits and preparing for a fully funded drilling campaign starting in March 2026.

Hydrix Limited reported a 14% revenue decline and a sharp increase in net loss for H1 2026, raising concerns about its financial stability despite securing a major contract.

Freehill Mining Limited has secured options to acquire a portfolio of promising copper-gold projects in Chile, including a JORC-compliant resource at Blanco y Negro and extensive exploration potential at Joshua and Samuel. The deal features low upfront payments and milestone-based future costs, aligning with Freehill’s growth strategy supported by its cash-generating aggregates business.

Galileo Mining has initiated diamond core drilling beneath its 17.5Mt Callisto PGE-nickel-copper resource in Western Australia, aiming to uncover deeper mineralisation and enhance metallurgical understanding.

Metals X Limited reported a robust 2025 financial year with revenue up 30% to $285 million, driven by higher tin prices despite a slight dip in production. The company is advancing its key growth project, Rentails, targeting a final investment decision in late 2026.