Latest Exploration And Acquisition News

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering (SCEE) has delivered a landmark FY25 with record revenue and earnings, boosted by its strategic acquisition of Force Fire and a robust order book. The company projects continued growth with an 18-24% rise in EBITDA for FY26.

Asian Battery Metals PLC has secured an exclusive option to acquire the Maikhan Uul copper-gold project near its flagship Oval discovery in Mongolia, alongside a new exploration tenement, enhancing its critical minerals portfolio.

First Au Limited has successfully completed a two-tranche placement raising $1.56 million to fund its acquisition of the Nimba Gold Project and ongoing exploration activities.

Iress Limited reported a stable half-year profit for 2025, maintaining net earnings despite a slight revenue dip and ongoing divestments. The company strengthened its balance sheet through debt reduction and declared a healthy interim dividend, while exploring potential acquisition opportunities.

Australian Gold and Copper Ltd (AGC) has agreed to acquire the Browns Reef Project from Eastern Metals, significantly enlarging its South Cobar tenure and advancing its silver-gold exploration ambitions.

Marvel Gold Limited is progressing its acquisition of the Hanang Gold Project in Tanzania with key regulatory approvals underway, while navigating delays in Mali that impact the sale of its Tabakorole and Yanfolila gold assets.

Dundas Minerals has significantly expanded its gold exploration footprint by acquiring a dominant 612km² tenement position in the underexplored Gerry Well greenstone belt and received approvals for key drilling programs at its Kalgoorlie projects.

Australian Critical Minerals has acquired six exploration projects in Peru, significantly broadening its portfolio with targets in gold, copper, silver, base metals, and lithium. The company also completed a $1 million capital raise to fund upcoming exploration activities.

Cosmo Metals has completed its acquisition of the Bingara and Nundle projects in NSW, revealing extensive historic workings and high-grade targets ahead of maiden drilling. A recent $2 million placement strengthens its exploration push.

Lightning Minerals has secured A$2 million to fuel exploration and a strategic acquisition of Lotus Minerals, unlocking promising gold and copper projects in Australia. The company also advances lithium exploration in Brazil, setting the stage for near-term drilling at Mt Turner.

Golden Horse Minerals ramps up exploration at its Southern Cross gold project with strong high-grade results and moves to acquire the Sorrel Copper Project for $3 million, backed by a $15 million capital raise.

Mindax Limited strengthens its position in Western Australia's Mid-West iron ore sector with a strategic investment in Cashmere Iron and an option to acquire full ownership of the Mt Forrest project.