# Australian mineral exploration developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/australian-mineral-exploration-developments
> Updated: 2026-10-01T01:07:22.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Mineral exploration activities in Australia have shown significant progress across multiple states. In New South Wales, Sky Metals reported high-grade assay results at its Tallebung tin-tungsten-silver project, with diamond drilling identifying mineralization including up to 2.44% tin and 5.45% tungsten trioxide. The company intends to launch a reverse circulation program to test for resource growth.

In Queensland, Red Metal is expanding its copper exploration by lodging 17 new tenement applications covering approximately 5,800km2, supported by a Queensland Government drilling grant. Meanwhile, in Western Australia, Terra Metals has extended its Southwest platinum group metal (PGM), copper, and nickel discovery to a 1.35km strike. Following successful drilling of high-grade reefs, the company expects to release its maiden mineral resource estimate in the first quarter of 2027.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-01: Terra Metals extends Southwest PGM discovery in Western Australia

Terra Metals has extended its Southwest PGM, copper, and nickel discovery in Western Australia to 1.35km, reporting its largest continuous high-grade reef to date.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/terra-metals-extends-southwest-pgm-discovery-in-western-australia

### 2026-09-28: Sky Metals and Red Metal report progress in Australian mineral exploration

Sky Metals reports high-grade tin and tungsten assays in New South Wales, while Red Metal expands its copper exploration footprint across 5,800km2 in Queensland.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sky-metals-and-red-metal-report-progress-in-australian-mineral-exploration

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