Latest Exploration News

Classic Minerals has restated its 80% beneficial interest in the Forrestania Gold Project, emphasizing that recent acquisitions by Forrestania Resources do not affect its rights, which remain protected amid ongoing Supreme Court litigation.

Maronan Metals has reported robust assay results from its 2025 infill drilling, revealing significant shallow copper-gold and silver-lead mineralisation that could boost early mining inventory. A revised boxcut design also promises to cut excavation volumes substantially.

Archer Materials progresses its Biosensor platform from alpha to beta prototype, targeting manufacturability and external validation with expanded diagnostic applications including lithium monitoring.

Kincora Copper has accelerated exploration across its Australian and Mongolian assets, leveraging new AI and quantum technology partnerships alongside partner-funded drilling, while reporting a modest net income and a strong cash position in Q1 2026.

Mammoth Minerals delivers multiple high-grade gold, silver, and critical minerals assays at Blue Dick while progressing a maiden resource estimate at the adjacent Buster Gold Trend in Nevada.

Australian Oil Company Limited has completed its first crude oil lifting from the Emu Apple Oil Field, marking a key step in its Surat Basin development with steady production and active exploration underway.

Kingsgate Consolidated has secured royalty and water rights for its Nueva Esperanza silver-gold project in Chile, removing significant financial burdens and unlocking development potential.

Catalina Resources has secured a significant portfolio of gold and base metal projects in Western Australia's Mid-West and Lake Johnston regions, backed by a $3 million capital raise to accelerate exploration and development.

Estrella Resources has announced a substantial maiden JORC (2012) inferred limestone resource of 621 million tonnes at its Werumata project in Timor-Leste, highlighting multiple product streams and significant upside potential.

Locksley Resources has secured an option to acquire the Iron Duke Copper & Gold Project in NSW, enhancing its district-scale strategy near Tottenham with high-grade mineralisation and multiple drill-ready targets.

Pivotal Metals has kicked off its first modern exploration program at the LaForce copper-nickel project in Quebec, aiming to unlock new targets with advanced geophysical surveys ahead of a planned 2026 drill campaign.

Hillgrove Resources reports underground drilling at Kavanagh surpassing 2025 resource grades, pushing mineralisation deeper and wider, while securing new tenements to boost regional copper exploration.