Latest Mineral Exploration News

New Murchison Gold Limited has officially commenced production at its Crown Prince Gold Mine ahead of schedule, marking its transition from explorer to gold producer. The company aims to ramp up to a 40,000 tonne monthly ore run rate by October 2025.

Western Mines Group has completed diamond drill hole MTD030 at its Mulga Tank Project, intersecting extensive olivine cumulate ultramafic rock with multiple intervals of visible nickel sulphide mineralisation, including high-tenor blebs confirmed by spot pXRF readings up to 41.3% nickel. This confirms a dynamic komatiite system and reinforces the project's large-scale potential.

Triton Minerals has received the final A$8.5 million payment from NQM Gold 2 Pty Ltd under a key settlement agreement, marking a significant financial milestone for the company.

Lithium Energy Limited has identified promising Mt Morgan-style gold-copper mineralisation within its Capricorn Gold-Copper Belt Project in Central Queensland, supported by re-assayed historic drill cores. The company plans to fast-track exploration with advanced geophysical surveys and drilling.

King River Resources has appointed seasoned geologist and executive Graham Gadsby as Managing Director, aiming to leverage his proven track record in gold exploration and operational turnarounds to drive the company’s future growth.

Caspin Resources has released its maiden inferred tin resource estimate for the Kelpie Deposit at the Bygoo Tin Project, revealing a high-grade deposit with significant upside potential. The company also outlined a large exploration target that could more than double the current resource.

iTech Minerals has announced a $2 million equity raise, including a $1 million Share Purchase Plan offering shares at a 14.2% discount to fund key mineral exploration projects and working capital.

Estrella Resources has released its first assay results from the Ira Miri manganese prospect in Timor-Leste, revealing significant high-grade manganese intersections and reshaping its exploration strategy to focus on primary and secondary manganese beds.

FMR Resources has raised $3.4 million through a strategic equity placement to accelerate exploration at its Southern Porphyry target in Chile, aiming to unlock significant copper and gold potential.

Westgold Resources reports a significant 24% increase in gold Mineral Resources to 16.3 million ounces and a 5% rise in Ore Reserves to 3.5 million ounces, underpinning a decade-long Reserve life with robust milling capacity.

Somerset Minerals has reported further thick, high-grade copper intercepts at its Coppermine Project in Nunavut, Canada, confirming continuous mineralisation over more than 3 km strike at the Jura prospect. Phase-2 exploration is progressing with drilling, geophysical surveys, and regional sampling underway.

Chilwa Minerals has verified rare earth elements in its first diamond drill hole at the Mposa anomaly within Malawi’s Chilwa Carbonatite system, marking a significant milestone in its critical minerals exploration program.