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Litchfield Minerals' Oonagalabi project in the Northern Territory.

BHP unveils largest-ever Xplor program

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02 February 2026

Q2 Metals' Cisco lithium project in Québec, Canada.

Fleet Space's ExoSphere delivers for Canadian explorers

“Agile geoscience” is increasingly in vogue

23 January 2026

SSH Group listed on the ASX in September 2021.

SSH Group reports 25% rise in half-year revenue

The “hire, mine, own” strategy seems to be paying off

23 January 2026

Nelson Resources signed a right-to-mine deal with MEGA Resources in October.

Australian Surface Drillers tapped for RC program at Nelson's Yarri project

More than 11,500m of drilling was approved in December

21 January 2026

The Speewah fluorite project sits 110km south-west of Kununurra in WA's Kimberley region.

Tivan pushes 'comprehensive and robust' Speewah study to 2026

Final investment decision expected in October next year

19 November 2025

Federal resource minister Madeleine King.

King pushes minerals mapping of Australia

The $3.4 billion Resourcing Australia’s Prosperity initiative aims to boost exploration

19 November 2025

A letter of intent has outlined a JV proposal and a drill-for-equity arrangement.

Goldarc and MMS team up at Leonora South

Billed as a “smart, strategic move” to accelerate gold production

28 October 2025

Saudi Arabia has an estimated US$2.5 trillion in metals underground.

Open arms of Saudi Arabia's burgeoning mining sector

An increasing number of Australian miners are looking to cash in

24 October 2025

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