Latest Exploration News

Blackpearl Group has posted a record 114% jump in Annual Recurring Revenue to NZD 26.8 million, powered by its Pearl Engine vertical AI model that benchmarks 25 times better than leading generalist AI. Despite deepening losses, the firm targets balanced growth and cash conversion in FY27.

Neuren Pharmaceuticals reported a 15% rise in 2025 royalties from DAYBUE®, boosted by strong US sales and a new powder formulation launch. The company is progressing its pivotal Phase 3 trial for NNZ-2591 in Phelan-McDermid syndrome and reassessing capital management amid solid cash reserves.

Cosmos Exploration has finalised its acquisition of EAU Lithium, issuing 108 million shares to former EAU shareholders and appointing James Durrant as Chairman to drive its Bolivian lithium ambitions.

Classic Minerals has taken a decisive step towards mining at its Forrestania project by issuing a formal Notice of Decision to Commence Mining for the Lady Ada and Lady Magdalene deposits, despite ongoing legal challenges.

Lithium Energy nears completion of a major drilling campaign that reveals a substantial Exploration Target between its Burke and Mt Dromedary graphite deposits, while concurrently advancing the $20 million sale of its graphite assets.

Cauldron Energy has outlined a substantial new uranium exploration target on recently acquired tenements adjacent to Paladin’s Manyingee deposit, underpinning Yanrey’s growing status as a major uranium province in Western Australia.

Australian Gold and Copper Ltd (ASX: AGC) has secured the Junee Gold Project in NSW through a $5.4 million share deal, adding seven drill-ready gold targets and raising $5 million to accelerate exploration.

Platina Resources has appointed Dr Paul Polito as Managing Director and CEO, bringing over 30 years of exploration expertise to lead its Western Australian gold projects. His remuneration is heavily tied to operational milestones and share price performance.

Bass Oil has landed a $3.5 million grant from the South Australian Government to fund a production pipeline for its 100% owned Kiwi gas project, aiming to connect it to Cooper Basin infrastructure and boost domestic gas supply by 2028.

Beetaloo Energy has wrapped up its $5 million Share Purchase Plan with strong shareholder uptake, pending final approval at the upcoming AGM for new share issuance.

Maronan Metals has completed a $22 million strategic placement with Kinterra Capital, which now holds nearly 20% of the company. The funds will accelerate an expanded 2026 drilling campaign and Preliminary Feasibility Study for the Maronan Project in Queensland.

Caprice Resources continues to expand its high-grade gold zones at the Island Gold Project with new significant intercepts confirming a multi-lode system beyond the main Vadrians lode.