Latest Exploration News

Neometals’ joint venture Reed Advanced Materials has signed a non-binding MoU with Rio Tinto to collaborate on advancing the ELi Process, a lithium hydroxide production technology promising significant cost and environmental benefits.

Iron Road Ltd has entered a staged Farm-In and Joint Venture agreement with Red Tiger Resources to explore the promising EL6580 tenement in South Australia, targeting heavy mineral sands and other critical minerals. The deal includes a phased investment approach with potential to increase Iron Road’s stake to 70%.

Wide Open Agriculture has achieved a breakthrough in lupin protein production, slashing energy consumption by up to 80% and halving processing time in a recent commercial-scale trial. These efficiency gains pave the way for more cost-effective, scalable manufacturing.

Australian Rare Earths Limited has achieved over 60% recovery of magnet rare earths in a bulk heap leach test at its Koppamurra project, demonstrating rapid leach times and scalability that underpin its low-cost development strategy.

Firebrick Pharma has raised $0.2 million in a placement well below its $1.6 million target, prompting a review of its expansion and product development plans for Nasodine.

Hillgrove Resources has intercepted significant copper-gold mineralisation well below the existing resource at its Kavanagh deposit, opening new targets for resource expansion. The latest underground drilling results reinforce confidence in the Kanmantoo mine’s long-term potential.

North Stawell Minerals (ASX, NSM) confirms significant high-grade gold mineralisation at its Wildwood and Darlington projects, reinforcing the potential for large, shallow gold deposits in Victoria’s prolific Stawell Mineralised Corridor.

Charger Metals NL has secured a significant farm-in agreement with Rio Tinto Exploration to fund up to $43.7 million at its Lake Johnston lithium project, while confirming high-grade spodumene discoveries at multiple prospects. The company also highlights promising exploration potential at its Bynoe Lithium Project in the Northern Territory.

X2M Connect Limited has secured over $5.5 million in new South Korean contracts for remote water metering, signaling strong momentum heading into FY26. The company’s expanding customer base and addressable market highlight its growing influence in the Asia-Pacific IoT sector.

Alkane Resources has moved forward with its planned merger with Mandalay Resources, scheduling shareholder meetings for late July to approve the deal that would create a diversified Australian-focused gold and antimony producer.

Infinity Mining has identified a promising new gold target at its Cangai Project in northern NSW, reviving interest in the historically rich Sir Walter Scott Gold prospect. The discovery is supported by historical assays and modern LiDAR mapping, setting the stage for upcoming exploration.

NewPeak Metals has officially appointed Mark Purcell as Managing Director, with David Mason stepping into a Non-Executive Director role, marking a key leadership transition for the base metals miner.