Latest Resource Exploration News

Iron Bear Resources has received crucial exploration approvals from Newfoundland authorities, paving the way for a major drilling program aimed at expanding its vast iron ore resource in partnership with Vale S.A.

Mount Hope Mining Limited has reported progress in its Mt Solitary gold prospect drilling while posting a $1.14 million loss for the half-year ended December 2025. The company’s exploration efforts continue to focus on resource growth in the southern Cobar Basin.

Sunstone Metals has significantly expanded the surface footprint of gold-copper mineralisation at its Porotillo discovery within the Bramaderos Project, reporting a 462m trench averaging 0.55 g/t AuEq. This milestone supports a large exploration target and advances drilling efforts as a scoping study progresses.

Pacgold is set to enhance production at its White Dam Gold Project with the arrival of new screening and crushing equipment, aiming to ramp up heap leach throughput to 350 tonnes per hour. Assay and leach test results expected soon will clarify the production outlook for 2026-2027.

Nimy Resources has addressed a recent spike in its share price and trading volume, attributing the movement to its Managing Director's U.S. trade mission and the release of a commissioned research article.

Earth’s Energy has settled a dispute with minority shareholders over its South Australian geothermal joint venture, agreeing to payments and transferring its JV interest subject to shareholder approval.

Ora Banda Mining Ltd has reported a robust half-year performance, with revenue soaring 80% to $336.3 million and net profit nearly doubling to $96.3 million, driven by operational ramp-ups and exploration success.

SolGold shareholders have approved the recommended cash acquisition by Jiangxi Copper, a move that directly impacts DGR Global’s substantial investment in the company. Completion awaits court approval and further conditions.

New Frontier Minerals has identified significant exploration targets across 14 prospects in its NWQ Copper Project, with plans to advance the Big One Deposit towards production.

Chariot Resources Ltd has voluntarily suspended trading on the ASX as it finalises a significant financing arrangement, with an announcement expected by 20 February 2026.

Magnetite Mines has secured all necessary permits to commence drilling at its Ironback Hill Rare Earth Element Project, aiming to expand on promising mineralisation discovered last year.

Nimy Resources is set to present at the Resources Rising Stars Summer Series Conference, highlighting its significant gallium discovery in Western Australia and strategic partnership with US entities to supply this critical mineral for defence applications.