Latest Regional Exploration News

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.

BPM Minerals has completed its first reverse circulation drilling at the high-grade Beachcomber Prospect, confirming a major gold system across a 75 km corridor and securing $3.5 million to fuel expanded 2026 exploration.

Mount Hope Mining has completed Phase 1 drilling at its Mt Solitary Gold Project with promising high-grade gold results and has commenced Phase 2 drilling, backed by a $1.23 million capital raise to accelerate exploration along the 7.5km MS2 Gold Corridor.

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd. has achieved a pivotal regulatory milestone enabling underground exploration at its Sunday Creek project, backed by strong drilling results and a robust cash position of $130.4 million.

Norfolk Metals has completed Phase #1 of its maiden drilling campaign at the Carmen Copper Project in Chile, confirming significant higher-grade copper sulphide mineralisation open at depth. The company also secured firm commitments for a $2.1 million placement to fund ongoing exploration.

Polymetals Resources has resumed operations at its Endeavor Mine following a tragic incident, completing first concentrate shipments and securing $34.4 million in new capital to support exploration and ramp-up.

Ballard Mining has resumed drilling at its Mt Ida Gold Project, aiming to expand its resource base and advance development milestones throughout 2026. The company targets a significant increase in gold resources while progressing towards a maiden ore reserve.

High-Tech Metals Ltd’s latest drilling at the Wagtail gold deposit delivers exceptional high-grade results, including a standout 1m intercept grading 171.35 g/t Au, reinforcing the deposit’s production potential. Ongoing drilling and development studies signal momentum towards near-term mining.

Unico Silver Limited has reported outstanding drill results from its Joaquin Project in Argentina, revealing wide, high-grade silver-gold mineralisation at La Negra SE. These results accelerate the project’s progression towards a Pre-Feasibility Study Mineral Resource Estimate.