Latest Exploration And Development News

Barton Gold Holdings has raised $17.5 million through a placement led by Franklin Templeton and a Share Purchase Plan, aiming to commission its Central Gawler Mill by late 2026 and advance the Tunkillia Gold Project.

McLaren Minerals has reported exceptional high-grade assay results from its 2025 Phase 1 drilling program, revealing new mineralised sequences and underpinning a significant resource upgrade at its McLaren Titanium Project in Western Australia.

Sierra Nevada Gold (SNX) is nearing the conclusion of its bidding for exploration blocks in Saudi Arabia while securing key permits to restart mining in Nevada. The company is poised to begin test mining and drilling programs backed by fresh capital.

African Gold Limited reports strong initial drill results from its Blaffo Guetto zone within the Didievi Project, confirming consistent high-grade gold mineralisation and supporting resource expansion prospects.

Resouro Strategic Metals is on track to close its non-brokered private placement within the week, aiming to fund critical engineering work for its Tiros Titanium-Rare Earths Project in Brazil.

Critical Resources Limited has promoted Tim Wither from CEO to Managing Director, rewarding his leadership with a substantial incentive package as the company advances its critical minerals portfolio.

Loyal Metals has launched AI-enhanced drilling at its Highway Reward Copper-Gold Mine, leveraging cutting-edge technology to target high-grade mineralisation and accelerate exploration.

Forrestania Resources has initiated a scrip-based takeover offer for Kula Gold, valuing the company at nearly $59 million and promising regional consolidation in Western Australia's gold belt. The Kula board unanimously supports the deal, pending shareholder approval and regulatory conditions.

Black Cat Syndicate has locked in ore purchase agreements to boost processing at Lakewood, supporting the ramp-up of its Fingals and Majestic mines under its More Gold, Sooner strategy.

Patronus Resources reports a robust $70 million in cash and investments alongside 2.3 million ounces of gold equivalent resources, underpinning a multi-commodity growth strategy across Western Australia and the Northern Territory.

Canterbury Resources is on the cusp of completing a pivotal scoping study for its Briggs Copper Project, while deep drilling advances to unlock higher-grade mineralisation. The company also moves forward with new exploration initiatives and a share purchase plan to bolster funding.

Verity Resources has acquired the remaining 34% joint venture interest in its Botswana copper-silver and nickel projects, gaining 100% ownership of a strategically significant critical metals portfolio. This move positions Verity to accelerate development in a region benefiting from major US export-import bank financing.