Latest Mineral Exploration News

IRIS Metals has reported significant progress in its US lithium and critical minerals projects, highlighted by major rubidium discoveries and a strategic tungsten farm-in. The company is poised to enhance its role in domestic critical minerals supply chains.

Dalaroo Metals has completed its strategic acquisition of the Blue Lagoon critical minerals project in Greenland and is advancing gold exploration in Côte d’Ivoire, supported by new executive appointments and promising assay results.

North Stawell Minerals Ltd reported a solid cash position of AUD 1.6 million at the end of December 2025, supporting just over two quarters of funding as it advances its exploration program. The company plans additional capital raises to sustain operations through 2026.

Tusker Minerals has reported significant progress in its Cameroon and Malawi projects, confirming promising graphite and rutile mineralisation and expanding its tenement holdings. The company’s strategic corporate moves and infrastructure investments position it for a transformative 2026.

Enterprise Metals has reported encouraging drilling results from its Vulcan Prospect in Western Australia, revealing significant gold mineralisation and evidence of a substantial copper-zinc-gold system. The findings support ongoing exploration efforts backed by government funding.

Northern Minerals Limited reported a $10 million net operating cash outflow for the December 2025 quarter, ending with a robust cash balance of nearly $49 million supported by recent equity raises.

Eastern Resources Limited reports steady progress on its Marengo Gold Project farm-in agreement despite ministerial approval delays, alongside ongoing environmental assessments at Nowa Nowa and a director resignation.

Cassius Mining Limited is progressing joint venture discussions for its high-purity Soalara Limestone Project in Madagascar while pursuing a significant international arbitration claim against Ghana. The company also raised $1.16 million in a recent share placement, bolstering its cash position.

Dundas Minerals has secured an 80% interest in the Romano Gold Project near the Gruyere Mine and raised $1.1 million to accelerate exploration and development. New leadership and advanced AI targeting signal a strategic push into Western Australia's prolific gold belts.

Native Mineral Resources Holdings Limited reported a modest operating cash outflow in December 2025 but expects improved liquidity following recent gold sales and a $3 million convertible note raise.

Narryer Metals has advanced its critical minerals projects with new exploration targets at Rocky Gully and high-grade drilling results at Muckanippie, alongside encouraging metallurgical breakthroughs using organic acids.

PTR Minerals has reported significant expansion of its Rosewood Titanium Project, confirming extensive high-grade mineralisation and securing $12 million to accelerate development.