Latest Exploration Sector News

Jade Gas Holdings Limited (ASX – JGH) has launched a $2.1 million Share Purchase Plan offering eligible shareholders new shares at a 12.5% discount, aiming to accelerate commercial gas production and LNG facility development.

Strategic Energy Resources has kicked off a fully funded 2,000-metre diamond drilling program at its Canobie Project in Queensland, targeting major copper-gold mineralisation under a joint venture with Fortescue.

Sultan Resources has increased its capital raising to $1.1 million through additional investor interest, with key approvals pending at the upcoming AGM. The funds aim to accelerate exploration at its promising projects in Namibia and Western Australia.

Redcastle Resources Limited has announced a 10-for-1 security consolidation affecting its ordinary shares and multiple option classes, set to take effect in late 2025. This move aims to streamline the company's capital structure ahead of key upcoming milestones.

Horizon Minerals reported a robust operating cash inflow of A$6 million for Q3 2025, lifting its cash reserves to A$34.4 million. The company also reduced its convertible loan facility balance through partial conversions, maintaining strong liquidity for ongoing exploration.

Vault Minerals Limited has announced a significant security consolidation, reducing its ordinary shares and performance rights by a factor of more than six. The move, effective from mid-November, aims to streamline the company’s capital structure ahead of resumed trading.

Forrestania Resources has completed its strategic acquisition of First Western Gold, securing control over seven exploration licenses including the promising Burracoppin Gold Project in Western Australia.

Mandrake Resources reports significant progress at its Utah Lithium Project, confirming a 3.3Mt lithium carbonate equivalent inferred resource and advancing brine flow modelling to pinpoint high-grade lithium zones.

Bannerman Energy Ltd reported a robust cash position of AUD 111.76 million at the end of September 2025, underpinning an estimated 13.5 quarters of operational funding despite ongoing exploration expenditures.

Aurumin Limited has sent out its Scheme Booklet detailing the proposed acquisition by Brightstar Resources, setting the stage for shareholder meetings in November. Securityholders are urged to review the materials carefully before voting.

Buxton Resources has promoted Martin Moloney from CEO to Managing Director, signaling a strategic leadership shift as the company continues its exploration efforts. Meanwhile, Non-Executive Director Jared Jacob departs to join Sandfire Resources.

Odessa Minerals appoints Tim Goldsmith, former Rincon CEO, as Non-Executive Chairman and raises $1.15 million to fuel exploration and acquisitions.