Latest Exploration News

Pearl Gull Iron has completed the sale of its Cockatoo Island Project, receiving $4.5 million in cash, a 4% indirect stake in Crestlink Pty Ltd, and ongoing royalties. The transaction positions the company to pursue new growth opportunities while maintaining exposure to the project’s future upside.

Emmerson Resources and Pan African Resources have approved a $6.9 million exploration budget for the Tennant Creek Joint Venture in Q1 2026, marking the largest quarterly spend in over two decades. The program targets high-grade gold deposits with extensive drilling and geophysical surveys.

AusQuest Limited’s recent reconnaissance drilling at its Mt Davis Project in Western Australia has revealed promising lead, copper, and silver anomalies, suggesting potential for sediment-hosted base metal deposits.

Fenix Resources’ latest Scoping Study outlines a robust plan to ramp up Weld Range iron ore production to 10 million tonnes per annum by 2031, extending mine life to 2042 with significantly reduced costs and strong financial returns.

Forrestania Resources has declared its takeover offer for Kula Gold unconditional after securing over 76% ownership, extending the offer deadline to January 22, 2026. The move sets the stage for a reconstituted board and accelerated gold production ambitions.

Hartshead Resources NL has entered a binding agreement for acquisition by ACAM GP Limited, offering shareholders a 133% premium and a clear exit from development risks. The scheme is set for implementation in early 2026, pending approvals.

Flynn Gold has successfully extended high-grade gold mineralisation across a 9km zone at its Golden Ridge Project in northeast Tasmania, with drilling confirming a large-scale gold system. Meanwhile, drilling at the nearby Mangana Project is underway, promising further updates in early 2026.

Capricorn Metals has secured the Yalgoo Project, significantly enlarging its Mt Gibson Gold Project tenure and setting the stage for new exploration in 2026.

Tempest Minerals has agreed to sell its Yalgoo Project to Capricorn Metals for $4.5 million in cash and shares, with additional payments tied to future discoveries and production milestones. The deal, expected to complete in early 2026, leaves Tempest retaining iron rights on key tenements while refocusing on other Western Australian assets.

Adisyn Ltd has completed a strategic review, deciding to boost investment in its graphene-based semiconductor arm while exploring options to unlock value from its managed IT services business.

Infini Resources has confirmed high-grade uranium mineralisation at surface in its Reitenbach Lake project with a standout 1.90% U3O8 assay, advancing its exploration towards a maiden drill campaign planned for mid-2026.

Ariana Resources has reported encouraging initial assay results from its 2025 drilling campaign at the Dokwe Gold Project in Zimbabwe, revealing significant extensions beyond the current resource envelope. The company plans further drilling in early 2026 to explore these promising zones and support feasibility studies.