Latest Junior Exploration News

Midas Minerals has completed its acquisition of the Otavi Copper Project in Namibia, initiating multiple drilling programs across high-grade deposits and securing strong funding to drive exploration in 2026.

FireFly Metals has successfully raised approximately A$139 million through a multi-part equity raising, significantly bolstering its cash reserves to advance its flagship Green Bay Copper-Gold Project in Newfoundland. The company also closed its oversubscribed Share Purchase Plan early, reflecting strong investor demand.

Alicanto Minerals has acknowledged a late filing of a director’s interest notice, attributing it to an administrative oversight. The ASX has queried the delay, prompting the company to review its disclosure procedures.

APC Minerals Limited has announced a renounceable pro-rata entitlement offer to raise approximately $1.38 million, issuing 13 new shares for every 11 held at $0.004 each. Overseas shareholders are excluded but will have their entitlements sold by a nominee.

Kula Gold Limited’s board unanimously recommends shareholders accept Forrestania Resources’ off-market takeover offer, valuing Kula shares at a significant premium and promising reduced funding risks and exposure to a stronger combined gold portfolio.

Noronex Limited has received a non-refundable $200,000 option fee from Joint Era Mining, moving forward the $4.5 million sale of its Witvlei Project in Namibia and setting a three-month exclusivity period for due diligence.

Metal Bank Limited is set to complete its acquisition of Hastings Technology Metals' gold assets, bolstering its Western Australia portfolio and appointing Tim Gilbert as CEO to drive its transition from explorer to producer.

Nimy Resources has partnered with CSIRO under the Kick-Start program to advance gallium exploration at its Mons Project in Western Australia, leveraging cutting-edge machine learning and scientific expertise.

Krakatoa Resources has launched an offer of over 237 million new options linked to its recent $3.1 million placement, aiming to reward investors and advisors while providing potential future capital. The options are exercisable at $0.02 each before September 2028, with no immediate funds raised from the issue.

ALS Limited has posted a robust first half for FY26 with underlying EBIT growth of 14.7%, driven by strong performance in its Commodities segment and improved Life Sciences results. The company also raised its interim dividend and updated its growth outlook for the year.

Recent drilling by Hastings Technology Metals at the Seven Leaders prospect confirms high-grade near-surface gold mineralisation, underpinning a maiden resource estimate. Metal Bank’s pending acquisition of the Whiteheads Gold Project signals a strategic shift toward gold production.

Panther Metals Ltd has announced a non-renounceable rights issue to raise $817,000, primarily to fund exploration at its Laverton Gold Project and other assets. The move reflects strong board confidence with key directors fully participating.