Latest Exploration News

Bayan Mining and Minerals has identified promising rare earth and gold mineralisation targets at its Desert Star Project in California using advanced satellite imagery analysis. The findings set the stage for imminent fieldwork and geophysical surveys.

Asra Minerals has initiated a significant 3,000m drilling campaign at its Leonora South Gold Project, targeting the Challenge and Eclipse prospects near the existing Sapphire resource. The program aims to validate historic gold mineralisation and could expand the company’s resource base.

Brightstar Resources reports a 25% production increase at its Second Fortune mine and unveils a promising new lode, while ore haulage begins at its Fish underground operation.

Gold Road Resources has agreed to a $3.40 per share acquisition by Gold Fields, combining fixed and variable cash components tied to Northern Star shares. Meanwhile, Gruyere mine production remains steady, with costs edging higher and strong cash flow underpinning the company’s financial position.

Genesis Minerals delivered record FY25 gold production, exceeding guidance, and completed a transformative A$250 million acquisition of Focus Minerals’ Laverton project, enhancing its ASPIRE 400 growth strategy.

Catalina Resources has strengthened its cash position through a strategic asset sale and is progressing drilling programs targeting gold and rare earth elements in Western Australia.

Dreadnought Resources Limited reported a solid cash flow quarter ending June 2025, with a net cash increase of AUD 3.1 million and a funding runway extending to five quarters. The company’s financial position reflects strategic financing activity amid ongoing exploration investments.

Dreadnought Resources has fortified its balance sheet with an $8.5 million capital raise and secured a $15 million joint venture with Teck Resources, advancing its Mangaroon gold and critical minerals projects.

West Cobar Metals has identified promising new copper, antimony, and silver targets at its Bulla Park project, supported by advanced geological and geophysical analysis. The company plans priority drilling to explore these zones and potentially expand its resource base.

Kula Gold Limited has reported impressive high-grade gold drilling results at its Mt Palmer Gold Mine, completing an 80% JV earn-in, while progressing exploration at Kirup and securing a niobium project approval in Malawi. The company faces a tight cash position but is actively managing funding.

Rapid Critical Metals has completed its capital consolidation and placement, reshaping its issued capital structure with shareholder approval.

CGN Resources has completed a significant drilling campaign at its Webb Project, uncovering new geological insights, while also expanding its tenement holdings in Western Australia's Leonora gold district and the Paterson Province's Broadhurst Project.