Latest Exploration And Development News

VBX Limited is set to raise $10 million through an initial public offering to fund the development of its Wuudagu Bauxite Project in Western Australia, supported by a positive pre-feasibility study and strong market fundamentals driven by China’s growing aluminium demand.

Cobre Limited has announced a fully underwritten loyalty options offer to raise approximately $1.18 million, offering eligible shareholders one new option for every three shares held at $0.008 each. The new options carry an exercise price of $0.066 and expire in November 2028.

New World Resources has successfully completed a placement of 32 million shares at $0.02 each to its board and senior management, following shareholder approval. This move subtly reshapes the company’s capital structure ahead of its copper and base metals projects in the US.

African Gold Ltd has completed a strategic investment with Montage Gold Corp, involving a share swap and private placement worth approximately A$9.2 million, reshaping ownership stakes between the two miners.

Norfolk Metals has cleared all hurdles to begin Stage 1 of its earn-in agreement for the Carmen Copper Project in Chile, committing $3 million over three years to secure a 70% stake. The company has also completed a key share issuance following shareholder approval.

FireFly Metals Ltd has announced a flow-through share offer aiming to raise approximately A$11.2 million, targeting Canadian investors to fund regional exploration drilling. This offer complements a broader capital raising strategy to advance development at the Ming Mine and other key projects.

Aureka Limited has raised $3 million through a share placement to accelerate exploration and secure land access at its key gold projects in Victoria, signalling strong investor confidence in its growth strategy.

Hawsons Iron Ltd has been reinstated to ASX trading following an announcement of a proposed capital raising, signaling renewed investor interest.

McLaren Minerals has successfully raised $1.282 million through a two-tranche placement to advance its McLaren Titanium Project in Western Australia, aiming to complete a critical pre-feasibility study by early Q3 2025.

Silver Mines Limited has secured two historic Californian projects, Calico North and Kramer Hills, adding significant silver and gold exploration potential to its portfolio with minimal upfront cash outlay.

Venus Metals Corporation reports promising gold assay results from its recent drilling at Bellchambers and Rangeview prospects, setting the stage for an updated resource estimate and potential mine development.

Marimaca Copper has successfully closed the first tranche of a C$24.4 million private placement, backing its flagship Chilean copper project. The funding round includes significant participation from related parties, setting the stage for accelerated exploration and development.