Latest Resource Growth News

Leeuwin Metals has announced a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate of 342,300 ounces of gold at its Marda Gold Project in Western Australia, achieved within nine months of acquisition. A 10,000-meter drilling campaign is planned for 2026 to target resource growth, particularly focusing on higher-grade zones.

Sun Silver Limited has announced a substantial increase in its Maverick Springs Silver-Gold Project resource, adding 59 million ounces silver equivalent to reach 539 million ounces at a higher grade of 71g/t AgEq. This marks the third resource upgrade in under two years, underscoring the project's growing strategic importance amid shifting global silver supply dynamics.

Golden Horse Minerals has reported promising initial assay results from its maiden regional drilling program at Baby Queen and Lake View prospects, confirming shallow high-grade gold mineralisation and setting the stage for an expanded 2026 exploration campaign.

Hammer Metals has initiated a targeted 1,500m reverse circulation drilling campaign at its Yandal Gold Project, focusing on extending known gold mineralisation at Orelia North and exploring new anomalies at Bronzewing South.

Asara Resources has agreed to acquire two adjacent gold exploration permits in Guinea, significantly enlarging its Kada Gold Project footprint in the prolific Siguiri Basin. Historical drilling by Newmont highlights promising gold mineralisation, setting the stage for renewed exploration.

Nexus Minerals has reported significant exploration progress at its Wallbrook Gold Project, identifying five promising prospects advancing towards resource definition drilling in early 2026. Recent aircore drilling confirmed strong extensional growth and new mineralised zones, reinforcing Wallbrook’s potential as an emerging gold camp.

Brightstar Resources has reported impressive high-grade gold intercepts from recent drilling at its Sandstone Hub, reinforcing potential for significant resource growth ahead of a 2026 Pre-Feasibility Study.

Lefroy Exploration has commenced reverse circulation drilling at its Burns Gold Deposit, aiming to extend a high-grade gold corridor with assay results expected early next year.

Sunstone Metals has raised $8 million through a discounted share placement to fund a scoping study and drilling at its Bramaderos Gold-Copper Project in Ecuador, while advancing strategic corporate discussions.

Benz Mining reports significant high-grade gold extensions at Zone 126 and a new Lens 5 discovery at its Glenburgh Gold Project, highlighting strong potential for resource growth and new district-scale targets.

Bubalus Resources has initiated a 1,200-metre drilling campaign at its Avon Plains Gold Project in Central Victoria, targeting high-grade gold beneath shallow sediments. Results are anticipated by early February 2026, potentially unlocking new discoveries in an underexplored region.

Andean Silver Limited has raised A$30 million through a placement and aims to raise an additional A$3 million via a Share Purchase Plan to fund accelerated drilling and development at its Cerro Bayo Silver-Gold Project in Chile.