Latest Junior Exploration News

Ballymore Resources has initiated a deep drilling program at its Dittmer Project in North Queensland, targeting a significant porphyry copper-gold system beneath the historic mine. This follows strong Stage 5 drilling results and is supported by Queensland Government funding.

Krakatoa Resources secures $1.3 million via placement to fund a maiden diamond drilling campaign at its Zopkhito Project in Georgia, aiming to upgrade foreign resource estimates to JORC standards.

Meeka Metals has begun commissioning its processing plant at the Murchison Gold Project, with ore now feeding into the plant and the first gold pour expected in June 2025.

Infini Resources is set to resume drilling at its Portland Creek Uranium Project in Q3 2025, following promising early indicators and a seasonal pause. The company also advances exploration with new airborne surveys over its Athabasca Basin projects, positioning itself as a leading junior uranium explorer amid rising nuclear energy interest.

Ballard Mining Limited is launching an IPO to raise up to $30 million, aiming to accelerate exploration and development of its Mt Ida Gold Project in Western Australia, which hosts over 1.1 million ounces of gold.

Lion Selection Group has committed $1 million to Koonenberry Gold’s $5 million placement, increasing its stake to nearly 7% following promising gold discoveries at the Enmore project.

Impact Minerals Ltd has successfully closed its renounceable rights issue, raising $635,000 and issuing over 105 million new shares alongside nearly 53 million options. The capital raise marks a significant step in bolstering the company’s funding position.

Tasman Resources Ltd has announced a renounceable pro-rata rights issue aiming to raise up to $3.68 million to finance exploration drilling at its Parkinson Dam project and reduce shareholder debt. Major shareholders plan to fully subscribe, using loan repayments to offset their entitlements.

Star Minerals has appointed ResourcesWA to manage the mine approval process for its Tumblegum South Gold Project, setting a clear path to commence mining by Q1 2026 amid strong gold prices.

Adavale Resources (ASX:ADD) advances its Parkes Project in NSW’s Lachlan Fold Belt with a maiden JORC resource at London-Victoria and promising copper-gold targets at Ashes and Myalls. The company is gearing up for a maiden drilling campaign in Q2 2025.

North Stawell Minerals Ltd reported a significant reduction in cash reserves for the quarter ending March 2025, highlighting a potential capital raising as exploration activities near completion.

Resource Base Limited has bolstered its portfolio with two new tenements in the Gawler Craton, South Australia, while managing a modest cash reserve of $0.93 million and raising $45,300 through a loyalty option offer.