Latest Resource Exploration News

Hillgrove Resources met its 2025 copper production and cost guidance, boosted ore reserves by 43%, and outlined ambitious growth plans for 2026 including expanded mining at Nugent and Emily Star.

AuKing Mining reports promising exploration results at Myoff Creek and steady progress at Koongie Park, while grappling with a failed Cloncurry acquisition and significant board changes.

Tivan Limited has completed its acquisition of the Molyhil Tungsten-Molybdenum Project in the Northern Territory and is fast-tracking development with a drilling program planned for March 2026 to explore resource expansion.

IRIS Metals has identified significant high-grade rubidium mineralisation at its Beecher Project in South Dakota, complementing its existing lithium resources and positioning the project as a leading multi-commodity critical minerals asset in the US.

Pacgold has initiated cyanide irrigation on 250,000 tonnes of ore at its White Dam Gold Project, setting the stage for imminent gold production and initial cash flow. This milestone marks a pivotal step in the company’s transition from explorer to producer.

Larvotto Resources has initiated underground development at its Hillgrove Antimony-Gold Project, marking a pivotal step toward resuming production with a comprehensive four-year plan.

Blue Star Helium has successfully started helium production at its Galactica project in Colorado, positioning itself as America’s newest helium producer with sales targeted for early 2026. The company’s strategic joint venture and low-cost operations underpin a promising growth trajectory amid rising helium and CO₂ demand.

Legacy Iron Ore has ceased mining operations at Mt Celia, marking the end of Phase I, while advancing heap leach studies and exploring a Carbon-in-Leach plant to drive future growth.

West Cobar Metals is making significant progress across its Salazar, Bulla Park, and Mystique projects, initiating metallurgical testwork and planning drilling programs that could reshape resource estimates and project economics.

Winsome Resources Limited (ASX, WR1) has had its trading suspension lifted immediately following its response to an ASX price query, restoring market access for investors.

Winsome Resources Limited’s shares have been suspended from ASX trading following the company’s failure to respond to a critical price query within the requested timeframe. The suspension will remain until compliance issues are resolved.

BOA Resources has acquired a significant stake in the Neds Creek copper project in Western Australia’s Murchison region, setting the stage for a major exploration push in 2026 focused on the drill-ready Ricci Lee prospect.