Latest Lachlan Fold Belt News

LinQ Minerals has delivered robust drilling results at its Gilmore Gold-Copper Project, including standout intersections at Gidginbung and Mandamah, while securing $15.4 million to accelerate exploration efforts.

Kuniko Limited has delivered strong assay results from its maiden drilling at the Commonwealth Main Shaft in NSW, confirming high-grade gold, silver and base metals and extending mineralisation down-dip. These findings set the stage for a more ambitious Phase II drilling campaign.

Caspin Resources has reported strong high-grade tin assay results from the first 11 holes of its 2026 drilling campaign at the Kelpie Deposit, part of the Bygoo Tin Project in NSW, confirming mineralisation beyond the current resource envelope and supporting potential resource growth.

Kali Metals (ASX:KM1) has unveiled promising shallow, high-grade gold mineralisation from its maiden drilling at Marble Bar, while consolidating its Pilbara footprint by acquiring full ownership of the DOM’s Hill and Pear Creek Projects. A $7 million capital raise bolsters its cash position ahead of an expanded Phase II drilling campaign.

Xpedra Resources has reported promising initial assay results from its maiden drilling at the Springfield Gold Deposit, revealing significant shallow gold mineralisation and setting the stage for further exploration.

Altitude Minerals has completed extensive gravity and passive seismic surveys over its Byrock Project in NSW, validating key copper-gold porphyry targets and setting the stage for follow-up RC drilling in 2026.

Lightning Minerals pivots to a gold-led Australian strategy, elevating its Mt Turner Project as the core value driver while shedding non-core lithium assets. The company aims to capitalise on strong initial drilling success and disciplined capital allocation amid evolving commodity cycles.

MinRex Resources has finalized its merger with Electrum Discovery, creating a well-funded ASX-listed explorer with advanced gold and copper projects in Serbia and Australia. The deal brings Electrum’s Tlamino Gold Project and Timok East Copper-Gold targets into MinRex’s portfolio, alongside its existing Sofala Gold Project in New South Wales.

Sultan Resources Ltd (ASX: SLZ) has successfully listed on the US OTCID Market under the code SLZRF, aiming to increase liquidity and attract North American investors. The move supports the company’s strategy to expand its presence in the precious and critical metals sectors.

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd has intersected gold mineralization at a record depth of 1,236 metres below surface at its Sunday Creek project, significantly extending the known vertical extent of the Golden Dyke deposit.

Adavale Resources Limited has confirmed significant shallow gold mineralisation at its Victoria South Prospect, with historic drilling revealing bonanza grades up to 245.5g/t Au. These results suggest potential for a substantial extension of the existing 115,000-ounce London-Victoria gold resource.

Adavale Resources (ASX:ADD) has reported the identification of several high-quality near-mine gold targets at its London-Victoria Gold Mine within the Parkes Gold-Copper Project, NSW, supported by soil geochemistry and drone magnetics. The company plans to commence drilling shortly to test these targets, including a high-priority anomaly at Victoria South with peak soil gold values up to 600ppb Au.