Latest Junior Exploration News

Hammer Metals has won two Queensland Government grants worth $336,000 to advance deep drilling and geophysical surveys at its Mount Isa projects, aiming to unlock new critical mineral deposits.

ActivEX Limited has raised nearly $400,000 through a strategic placement of shares at a slight premium, locking in investor support with a 12-month escrow. The funds aim to fuel ongoing exploration efforts and bolster working capital.

Bubalus Resources has streamlined its project portfolio and cut corporate costs, sharpening its focus on priority gold and critical minerals assets in Victoria and the Northern Territory.

Clara Resources has agreed to sell its Kildanga nickel-cobalt project for up to $1.75 million, marking a strategic shift to focus on its Mareeba gold exploration in Queensland.

Stavely Minerals has unveiled a substantial upgrade to its 2026 Mineral Resource Estimate, more than doubling contained copper and advancing a scoping study that highlights promising production potential.

ActivEX Limited has completed a $421,752 share placement, issuing over 21 million shares at 2 cents each, to fund its exploration projects and support working capital. The shares are locked in escrow for 12 months, signaling a strategic move to strengthen its financial footing.

GoldArc Resources has kicked off two major drilling campaigns at its Leonora South Gold Project, aiming to expand and de-risk its existing gold resource base through a strategic partnership and innovative funding model.

Kingfisher Mining and Broken Hill Mines have inked a decade-long agreement to leverage existing processing infrastructure, accelerating Kingfisher’s pathway to production in the Broken Hill region.

GoldArc Resources has locked in a strategic drilling services agreement with MMS for its Leonora South Gold Project, enabling up to A$750,000 of drilling fees to be paid in shares. This innovative deal preserves cash and aligns contractor incentives with the project’s long-term success.

Barton Gold Holdings has distributed over $640,000 in Junior Minerals Exploration Incentive tax credits to investors from its June 2025 placement, enhancing returns amid strong exploration activity.

Alkane Resources Ltd has reported a remarkable half-year surge in revenue and profit, driven by its strategic merger with Mandalay Resources Corporation and soaring gold prices.

St Barbara Limited has expanded its Nova Scotia exploration portfolio with 44 new targets near its 15-Mile Processing Hub, aiming to extend the mine life beyond 11 years. The company has acquired 174 exploration licences and plans extensive drilling and sampling in 2026.