Latest Diamond Drilling Programs News

Barton Gold Holdings has kicked off its 2026 drilling campaign at the Tunkillia Gold Project, aiming to secure Ore Reserves, complete a pre-feasibility study, and lodge a Mining Lease application by the end of the year.

Galileo Mining’s recent drilling at its Norseman project has confirmed promising palladium-platinum-gold mineralisation near surface, with a funded diamond drilling program poised to test for deeper extensions beneath the Callisto deposit.

EV Resources has launched its first-ever diamond drilling program at the Los Lirios Antimony Project in Mexico, aiming to unlock the potential of a historically high-grade mineral system. The company is also refining assay methods to ensure accurate measurement of antimony content.

West Wits Mining has announced a substantial 44% increase in its gold resource at the Witwatersrand Basin Project, boosting the total to 7.24 million ounces and setting the stage for imminent production at Qala Shallows.

Sierra Nevada Gold Inc (ASX – SNX) reports compelling rock chip sampling results at its As Safra Copper-Gold Project in Saudi Arabia, confirming historic high-grade mineralisation and identifying priority drill targets ahead of a planned 5,000m drilling campaign.

Variscan Mines has achieved a pivotal permitting milestone for its San Jose Mine and reported its highest-grade zinc intercepts to date at the Udías Mine, advancing its Novales-Udías Zinc Project towards production.

Resolution Minerals has announced a significant gold discovery at its Golden Gate North Prospect, marking a pivotal shift from exploration to development. The company also advances its critical minerals strategy with key acquisitions and a $25 million capital raise.

Gateway Mining has identified multiple large-scale gold targets across its Yandal projects, accelerating drilling programs backed by a strong capital position. New gold nugget discoveries and extensive geochemical anomalies highlight promising exploration momentum.

Australian Critical Minerals has made significant strides in preparing its flagship Flint Gold-Silver Project for drilling, while strengthening its leadership team and securing fresh capital to fuel exploration.

Iceni Gold Limited reported a busy December quarter focused on advancing diamond drilling at its 14 Mile Well and Welcome Creek projects in Western Australia, with assay results expected soon and a cash position of $1.53 million.

OzAurum Resources has reported strong drilling results and promising heap-leach testwork at its Mulgabbie North Gold Project, alongside a strategic $4.1 million placement to Forrestania Resources.

Kalamazoo Resources has reported a significant upgrade to its Mt Olympus underground gold resource alongside a robust scoping study and the commencement of a pre-feasibility study, supported by an $8 million capital raise.