Latest Regional Exploration News

FireFly Metals has delivered a fresh wave of high-grade copper and gold drilling results at its Green Bay project in Canada, setting the stage for an updated Mineral Resource Estimate and a Preliminary Economic Assessment due by the end of August 2026.

Legacy Minerals delivers a robust scoping study for Mt Carrington with A$514 million pre-tax NPV, confirms a new gold-silver discovery at Mascotte, and advances multiple drilling programs across NSW projects.

Capricorn Metals delivered a record 123,589 ounces of gold in FY26 at its Karlawinda Gold Project, with FY27 guidance boosted by the imminent commissioning of its expansion project. Exploration at Mt Gibson and Golden Range continues to yield high-grade results, underpinning future growth.

PLC Resources has completed its first RC drilling at Rochefort, revealing anomalous gold and identifying a new structural corridor at Abbotts North. The company also raised $1.8 million to fund exploration at its Yalgoo and Abbotts North projects.

Asara Resources secured a A$60 million placement to fund an intensified drilling campaign at its flagship Kada Gold Project in Guinea, reporting significant high-grade gold intercepts and key leadership appointments to drive its growth strategy.

Austral Resources has identified a second parallel copper-gold lode at its Cameron River Project, with drillhole 26SQRC006 hitting significant grades. The discovery supports the company’s strategy of regional growth around its Rocklands Processing Facility.

Metal Hawk Limited has delivered strong gold intersections from its latest RC drilling at Leinster South, confirming high-grade zones at Thylacine and Tysons while preparing for expanded exploration activities.

Lux Copper has completed its first-ever geophysical survey at the Baird Copper Project in Alaska and is mobilizing two diamond drill rigs ahead of a maiden drilling campaign set for mid-August 2026.

Many Peaks Minerals has reported a landmark maiden Mineral Resource Estimate of 1.32 million ounces at its Ferké Gold Project, underpinning an aggressive exploration and development push supported by a A$27.5 million capital raise.

Regener8 Resources (ASX:R8R) has finalised its 100% acquisition of the Srebrenica North polymetallic project in Bosnia and Herzegovina, initiated a systematic soil sampling program, and raised $1.415 million through a non-renounceable entitlement offer to fund exploration and working capital.

Wildcat Resources made significant strides in its Pilbara lithium projects during the June 2026 quarter, expanding the Tabba Tabba DFS scope and confirming robust metallurgical recoveries at both Tabba Tabba and Bolt Cutter Central. The company ended the quarter with a solid cash position of $37.2 million.

Forrestania Resources has raised $310 million and agreed to acquire the Edna May Gold Project for $300 million, aiming to establish a second production hub and accelerate its growth into a mid-tier Australian gold producer.