Latest Exploration News

Diablo Resources has secured key drilling approvals for its Phoenix Copper Project in Utah, accelerating exploration in a critical US copper district. Early surface samples at the Fair Dinkum Prospect show promising copper and silver grades, setting the stage for a pivotal drilling campaign.

Bannerman Energy has locked in two binding offtake agreements with major North American utilities for 1 million pounds of uranium from its Etango project, marking a significant milestone ahead of its final investment decision.

King River Resources has appointed seasoned geologist and executive Graham Gadsby as Managing Director, aiming to leverage his proven track record in gold exploration and operational turnarounds to drive the company’s future growth.

Black Canyon Limited has raised $10 million through a share placement to accelerate exploration and development of its promising Wandanya manganese and iron discovery in Western Australia.

Bayan Mining and Minerals has identified four compelling rare earth element targets at its Desert Star Projects in California, leveraging advanced geophysical data near the Mountain Pass Mine. The findings set the stage for detailed ground surveys and potential drilling.

Magnetite Mines has successfully closed a fully subscribed $2.65 million rights issue, followed by a $1.214 million placement, positioning the company to advance its Razorback Iron Ore Project and explore broader mineral opportunities.

North Stawell Minerals is set to begin diamond drilling in late September to follow up a standout high-grade gold intercept at its Darlington Prospect in Victoria. The program aims to explore extensions of a quartz-sulphide vein with visible gold, potentially unlocking a significant new gold system.

Caspin Resources has released its maiden inferred tin resource estimate for the Kelpie Deposit at the Bygoo Tin Project, revealing a high-grade deposit with significant upside potential. The company also outlined a large exploration target that could more than double the current resource.

iTech Minerals has announced a $2 million equity raise, including a $1 million Share Purchase Plan offering shares at a 14.2% discount to fund key mineral exploration projects and working capital.

Orica Limited reports robust earnings growth across all segments for FY2025, underpinned by successful gas supply deals, digital expansion, and progress in hydrogen funding despite ongoing litigation costs.

Battery Age Minerals has identified several large-scale gold and silver drill targets at its El Aguila Project in Argentina, integrating historical high-grade data with new soil sampling and geophysical surveys. The company is progressing environmental approvals and aims to commence maiden drilling in 2025.

Critical Resources Limited is set to commence its first drilling campaign at the Amoco Gold-Antimony Project in NSW, targeting a promising structural corridor with confirmed high-grade surface samples. Drilling is scheduled to begin in early October following pending soil-geochemistry results.