Latest Exploration News

Forrestania Resources Limited has had its trading suspension lifted following the announcement of a proposed acquisition, signaling a pivotal moment for the mining explorer.

Forrestania Resources has signed a binding agreement to acquire IMD Gold, owner of the British Hill gold project in Western Australia, adding a near-surface JORC-compliant resource of approximately 56,000 ounces. The acquisition enhances Forrestania’s regional footprint and development pipeline amid promising metallurgical results.

Locksley Resources has raised $5.3 million in an oversubscribed placement led by Tribeca Investment Partners, bolstering its U.S. critical minerals strategy focused on antimony and rare earths at the Mojave Project.

Horizon Oil has completed its acquisition of significant interests in two producing gas fields in Thailand, adding 2,100 barrels of oil equivalent per day to its portfolio and expanding its footprint in Southeast Asia.

Magmatic Resources and Fortescue have agreed on a $3.5 million exploration budget for FY25-26 at the Myall Project, focusing on extensive drilling to unlock copper-gold potential. Early results highlight promising mineralisation at the Calais prospect, setting the stage for accelerated exploration.

Burgundy Diamond Mines reported a mixed Q2-2025 with increased ore mined and carats recovered but lower revenue and margins, prompting a strategic pivot away from Point Lake and an extended focus on Misery and Fox underground operations.

Whitebark Energy has confirmed a substantial update to its prospective hydrocarbon resources in South Australia's Officer Basin, with an independent assessment revealing 4.3 trillion cubic feet of gas and 1.3 billion barrels of liquids across key permits.

Tempest Minerals has identified a substantial new iron target, the Halo Prospect, near its Remorse magnetite deposit at Yalgoo. Historic samples show iron grades up to 62%, with promising magnetite and haematite mineralisation.

Zenith Minerals has kicked off its Phase 1 drilling campaign at the Dulcie Far North gold prospect, setting the stage for a larger exploration push later in 2025 aimed at expanding its mineral resource base.

Australasian Metals has identified a significant silicified breccia zone linked to strong geophysical anomalies at its May Queen Gold Project, prompting plans for a substantial drilling campaign.

Redcastle Resources has unveiled a positive Scoping Study for its Queen Alexandra gold project, highlighting a high-return open pit operation with near-term production potential and robust economics at current gold prices.

Antipa Minerals reports significant assay results from its CY2025 Phase 1 drilling at the Minyari Gold-Copper Project, revealing substantial resource extensions and new discoveries. With Phase 2 drilling and a Pre-feasibility Study underway, the company is advancing towards a potential standalone gold development.