Latest Regional Exploration News

Prospect Resources has completed its Phase 2 drilling at the Mumbezhi Copper Project in Zambia, revealing extended copper mineralisation and significant gold by-product potential. The company is well-funded and poised for updated resource estimates in early 2026.

Metal Hawk Limited’s recent Sub-Audio Magnetics survey at Leinster South has pinpointed a promising new gold target north of the Tysons prospect, setting the stage for a targeted drilling campaign in February 2026.

Cyprium Metals is advancing its brownfield restart of the Nifty Copper Complex in Western Australia, targeting mid-2026 copper cathode production with a low-capital, high-cash-flow approach. The company has secured $41 million through an institutional placement and entitlement offer to fund exploration and expansion.

Impact Minerals has acquired a 55 sq km tenement covering the historic Huonville gold district near Broken Hill, significantly expanding its landholding and advancing its exploration for copper-gold deposits.

Waratah Minerals has kicked off an ambitious 80,000-metre drilling program at its Spur Gold Project, aiming to expand known gold zones and uncover new high-grade deposits. The campaign marks a pivotal step in realising the project’s multi-million-ounce potential.

Kingston Resources reported a 14% increase in quarterly revenue to $18.1 million despite a geotechnical setback, while underground mining development gains momentum and resource estimates grow by 29%.

Greatland Resources reports robust December quarter drilling results at Telfer, advancing a record 240,000m FY26 program with standout high-grade intercepts at West Dome Underground and promising regional exploration progress.

Midas Minerals has identified several new high-priority copper drill targets at its Otavi Copper Project in Namibia, following extensive geochemical sampling. Initial drilling plans are underway as diamond drilling continues at the high-grade T-13 deposit.

Northern Star Resources reported a softer December quarter with operational setbacks prompting a downward revision of FY26 gold production guidance and higher costs. Key growth projects remain on track, underpinning future optimism.

Paladin Energy reports a strong production ramp-up at its Langer Heinrich Mine and confirms robust progress on the Patterson Lake South project, supported by a strengthened balance sheet and a positive uranium market outlook.

Ore Resources Ltd has revealed promising assay results from its Phase 3 drilling at the Miriam Project’s Forrest prospect, confirming multiple gold lode extensions and new mineralisation zones. The company plans an aggressive Phase 4 drilling campaign and regional exploration program in 2026.

Golden Horse Minerals has launched a major 125,000-metre drilling campaign at its Southern Cross Gold Project, aiming to expand mineral resources and unlock new regional targets in 2026.