Latest Resources Exploration News

Aureka Limited has boosted its global JORC gold resource by 26% to 455,000 ounces, driven by a 30% increase at its flagship Irvine Gold Project in Victoria’s Stawell Corridor. The upgrade reflects enhanced geological modelling and successful diamond drilling since early 2025.

European Resources has significantly expanded the exploration potential at its Korsnäs rare earth project in Finland, increasing the Exploration Target by up to 190% to between 18 and 32 million tonnes at 0.8% to 1.0% TREO. This growth follows new passive seismic survey results and geological modelling extending mineralisation down to -400 m RL.

Aureka Limited's latest high-resolution drone magnetic survey over its Irvine Gold Project has unveiled several new high-priority exploration targets, with ongoing diamond drilling aimed at expanding its 304koz JORC resource. The engagement of renowned geologist Dr Barry Murphy signals a strategic push to decode the project's complex structural geology.

Stavely Minerals has issued its Tranche 2 placement shares following shareholder approval, with key investors increasing stakes. The company eyes a mid-year scoping study and imminent diamond drilling at promising copper-gold-silver and gold prospects.

Pacific Resources (ASX: PXR) has secured full ownership of the Snowstorm Project in Victoria’s Eastern Goldfields for $400,000, gaining access to high-grade gold mineralisation and an approved underground bulk sampling program.

Haranga Resources has delivered a maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate of 402,000 ounces at 5.1 g/t gold from its Lincoln Gold Project in California, underpinning rapid restart plans backed by $90 million in existing infrastructure.

Amplitude Energy has agreed to buy half of the Artisan gas field from Beach Energy for $58.3 million upfront plus a capped royalty, accelerating gas production and enhancing the East Coast Supply Project’s economics.

DGR Global has invested $3 million in Savannah Goldfields through a $1.5 million gold production royalty and a $1.5 million share placement, securing a foothold in North Queensland’s gold sector with potential for significant cash flow and exploration upside.

Black Bear Minerals has boosted its Independence Project resource in Nevada to 2.2 million ounces gold equivalent, including a standout 1Moz high-grade skarn at 6.3g/t gold, achieved at a mineral growth cost of just AU$4.71 per ounce.

DGR Global has secured a $3 million investment in Savannah Goldfields, combining a tiered gold royalty with a 4.5% equity stake. The deal aims to tap into Savannah’s North Queensland gold assets and fund exploration, following DGR’s recent SolGold exit.

Manuka Resources completes early-stage Mt Boppy drilling with low-grade gold results but gains key structural insights, while launching resource definition drilling at Pipeline Ridge targeting a maiden gold resource.

Hawk Resources has clinched a Mineral Exploration Agreement with Ngaanyatjarrra Traditional Owners for its Olympus Scandium Project, clearing a key hurdle ahead of planned Q2 2026 exploration. Historical data points to a significant scandium anomaly that could define a new province in Western Australia.