Latest Resource Exploration News

The week was split between big earnings reactions and small-cap rocks-and-rigs rallies. Pro Medicus sank despite record numbers, while a handful of explorers jumped on fresh discoveries and policy wins.

Explorers led the Materials tape as fresh drill stories and new ground deals pulled buyers into small caps. Big miners still delivered, but the loudest moves came from companies offering investors a near-term catalyst.

Kaiser Reef has transformed the Union Hill waste dumps at its Maldon Gold Project into a significant low-grade gold stockpile, supporting profitable processing at Porcupine Flat through 2030. The company also announced new management appointments and ongoing exploration initiatives.

Orange Minerals NL is advancing exploration in two proven mineral belts, targeting gold in Ghana's Sefwi Gold Belt and base metals in Western Australia's Pilbara region, with key drilling results and ownership milestones expected soon.

Paterson Resources has reported encouraging initial assay results from its Grace Gold-Copper Project, revealing wide zones of shallow gold mineralisation. With Phase II drilling on the horizon, the company aims to upgrade its resource estimate and explore production pathways.

Western Mines Group has revealed a landmark nickel sulphide discovery at its Mulga Tank project in Western Australia, boasting 5.3 million tonnes of contained nickel and ranking among the world’s top 10 deposits.

Celsius Resources Limited has had its trading suspension lifted following an announcement about its Supreme Court application challenging the validity of its prior auditor's 2011 resignation.

West Cobar Metals has confirmed that antimony grades at its Bulla Park project in NSW are higher than previously reported, thanks to a new assay method. This discovery could enhance the deposit’s value amid rising demand for critical minerals.

Resolution Minerals has announced a significant new gold discovery at its Golden Gate South prospect in Idaho, extending the known mineralised strike length beyond the established Golden Gate North deposit. Early drilling results reveal broad, near-surface gold mineralisation with promising multi-commodity potential.

DGR Global has confirmed its support for Jiangxi Copper’s acquisition offer for SolGold, endorsing the 28 pence per share bid ahead of the upcoming shareholder vote.

DGR Global has been flagged by ASX for breaching Listing Rule 10.1 after advancing $500,000 without prior shareholder approval. The company is now preparing to seek retroactive approval and address further funding tranches.

A single exploration name blew the doors off the leaderboard, while two well-known uranium plays and a Nevada explorer sank hard. Behind the noise: deals got closer to completion, big raisings reset prices, and several “good news” gaps didn’t survive the week.