Latest Mining And Exploration News

Cavalier Resources progresses its Crawford Gold Project with key milestones including an $11 million stream finance negotiation with Raptor Capital and the appointment of Colin Bald as General Manager of Operations.

Mount Hope Mining has awarded a drill contract to commence its inaugural drilling program at the Mt Hope Project, targeting gold and polymetallic mineralisation across three key prospects in New South Wales.

Lefroy Exploration has released final assay results from its Lucky Strike gold deposit, confirming a robust high-grade, near-surface gold model and advancing plans for mining operations in 2025.

Orbminco Limited has acquired the Majestic North Gold Project in Western Australia for $3.4 million plus royalties, unlocking near-term mining potential and significant exploration upside. Drilling programs are already in progress to validate and expand the resource.

Leo Lithium has received the final US$177.6 million payment from Ganfeng for its Goulamina stake and is advancing multiple lithium hard rock acquisitions, aiming to relist on the ASX.

Paterson Resources has secured heritage clearance and reported promising metallurgical results at its Grace Gold-Copper Project, setting the stage for a significant drilling campaign to upgrade its resource estimate.

Sierra Nevada Gold (ASX – SNX) has completed the purchase of the New Pass Gold Mine claims in Nevada, gaining 100% ownership and reporting promising gold grades in historic tailings. The company advances plans for bulk sampling and underground mining, while exploration at its Warrior project reveals new targets.

Capricorn Metals has agreed to acquire Warriedar Resources in a court-approved all-share deal, expanding its Western Australian gold footprint and adding 2.3 million ounces gold equivalent to its resource base.

Catalyst Metals reported steady gold production in the June 2025 quarter, progressing development at its Trident project while completing key corporate transactions that strengthen its growth outlook.

Asra Minerals has confirmed significant high-grade gold mineralisation at its Gladstone prospect, extending known deposits deeper than previously recorded. These results bolster the Leonora South Gold Project’s resource potential and set the stage for expanded exploration.

Westgold Resources reported a strong finish to FY25 with 82km of drilling and a $9 million investment in exploration, highlighted by a maiden 2.3 million ounce gold resource at Beta Hunt’s Fletcher zone.

Brightstar Resources has announced the strategic acquisition of Aurumin Limited, consolidating the Sandstone gold district and raising $50 million to accelerate exploration and development. This deal positions Brightstar as a growing mid-tier gold producer with a robust multi-hub growth strategy.