Latest Diamond Drilling News

Noronex Limited’s first diamond drilling program at the Fiesta Copper Project in Namibia reveals significant copper and silver mineralisation at depth, expanding the project’s scale and geological understanding. Funded by South32 under an earn-in agreement, ongoing drilling promises further insights.

Stellar Resources is expanding its drilling program at the Heemskirk Tin Project following strong high-grade tin results, aiming to significantly grow its mineral resource and advance project development.

Raiden Resources has reported significant near-surface gold mineralisation at its Vuzel Gold Project in Bulgaria, including a high-grade feeder zone intersected in recent drilling. The company is expanding its Phase 2 drilling to 4,000 metres to explore the full extent of this promising system.

Strata Minerals has won a competitive $200,000 co-funded drilling grant from the WA Government to advance deep diamond drilling at its Penny South Gold Project, aiming to uncover high-grade gold mineralisation near Ramelius Resources’ Penny Mine.

Patriot Resources has initiated a 3,000-metre diamond drilling program at its Copper Top Hill prospect in Zambia’s Central Copperbelt, aiming to define the extent and continuity of a promising high-grade copper zone.

Redcastle Resources has significantly boosted its gold Mineral Resource Estimates to 42,000 ounces across its Queen Alexandra and Redcastle Reef deposits, marking a 280% increase from its maiden resource. The company is advancing towards near-term production with a strategic partnership and ongoing scoping study.

Western Mines Group is set to restart exploration drilling at its Mulga Tank nickel project in Western Australia, leveraging recent capital raises and government grants to target high-grade nickel sulphide mineralisation and expand its resource base.

Zinc of Ireland NL’s maiden drilling at Mt Clere has intersected sulphide zones consistent with SEDEX-style mineralisation, highlighting promising base metal potential at the Robin 21 anomaly. Two diamond drill holes totaling over 1,100 metres reveal encouraging geological signatures ahead of detailed assays.

Aurum Resources has launched a 30,000m diamond drilling campaign at its Napié Gold Project alongside an aggressive 100,000m program at Boundiali, aiming to boost its combined 2.5Moz gold resource with key updates and a Pre-Feasibility Study due by year-end.

Hillgrove Resources has intercepted significant copper-gold mineralisation well below the existing resource at its Kavanagh deposit, opening new targets for resource expansion. The latest underground drilling results reinforce confidence in the Kanmantoo mine’s long-term potential.

Brightstar Resources has announced maiden Ore Reserves for its Second Fortune and Fish underground mines, underpinning FY26 production under a key Ore Purchase Agreement with Genesis Minerals. The company also signals significant exploration upside and an imminent Definitive Feasibility Study that could expand its footprint in the WA Goldfields.

Trek Metals has expanded its Christmas Creek exploration by adding a diamond drill rig to complement ongoing reverse circulation drilling, aiming to deepen geological insights and target high-grade gold zones.