Latest Mineral Exploration Funding News

Lincoln Minerals (ASX:LML) has received all necessary approvals to begin a significant air core drilling program at its Minbrie Copper Project in South Australia, targeting 17km of prospective copper stratigraphy including 1.7km of untested strike at Eagle Ridge. The company plans at least 40 holes in Q2 2026 to identify key targets for follow-up drilling.

AusQuest Limited reports significant expansion of its copper-gold system at the Cangallo Project in Peru, alongside progress across multiple Australian base metal projects, supported by a solid cash position and strategic funding.

Orion Minerals has obtained a $0.5 million unsecured loan facility from a company linked to its chairman, aimed at bolstering working capital ahead of potential funding events.

Miramar Resources has partnered with Topdrill in a drill-for-equity agreement to fund significant drilling at the promising 8 Mile gold target within its Gidji JV Project near Kalgoorlie. Drilling is set to begin in July, aiming to explore extensions of a known gold deposit.

North Stawell Minerals Ltd (ASX, NSM) is advancing its gold exploration ambitions with a $3.6 million equity raising aimed at funding key projects near the prolific Stawell Gold Mine in Victoria. The capital injection will support drilling and geological modelling to unlock new gold discoveries under a thin sediment cover.

Golden Horse Minerals reports robust assay results from 15 recent drill holes at Hopes Hill, confirming continuous high-grade gold mineralisation over 1.3km. Plans are underway to accelerate drilling with a diamond core rig to deepen geological understanding and advance resource definition.

Waratah Minerals Limited reported a $2.01 million net cash outflow from operating activities in the December 2024 quarter, ending with $4.23 million in cash and equivalents. The company continues its exploration efforts but faces notable cash burn that may pressure future funding.