Latest Diamond Drilling News

Tivan Limited reported significant progress in Q1 2025, including advancing a binding joint venture with Sumitomo Corporation for its Speewah Fluorite Project and securing seven exploration licenses for its Turiscai copper-gold project in Timor-Leste.

Strickland Metals reports a substantial 2Moz AuEq increase in Serbia’s Rogozna Project resources and a near doubling of gold ounces at Western Australia’s Yandal Project, backed by a $5 million strategic placement from Zijin Mining.

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited (ASX:BRE) reported exceptional exploration results in the March 2025 quarter, including record high-grade rare earth assays at Monte Alto and Pelé projects, alongside a strategic royalty agreement with Rio Tinto for its Amargosa Bauxite-Gallium Project.

Catalina Resources has completed its acquisition of the Central Yilgarn Project, unveiling multiple high-grade gold and silver targets, while securing $2.77 million through placement and rights issues to accelerate exploration.

Coda Minerals has expanded its Elizabeth Creek copper-cobalt-silver project with new drilling success at Emmie East, revealing mineralised shale beyond the main resource. Concurrent metallurgical testwork aims to boost recoveries and reduce capital costs.

Ardea Resources reports robust progress on its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project – Goongarrie Hub, highlighted by significant drilling outcomes, major engineering contracts awarded, and a $98.5 million DFS funding commitment from a Japanese consortium.

Gorilla Gold has exercised its option to acquire the remaining 49% stake in the Comet Vale Project, increasing its ownership to 100% and positioning itself to capitalise on recent high-grade discoveries.

Godolphin Resources has reported multiple high-grade drill results from its Lewis Ponds project, exceeding expectations and highlighting significant potential for resource growth. The company also secured $1 million in new equity funding to advance metallurgical testing and resource upgrades.

AuMEGA Metals reported robust progress in Q1 2025, advancing drilling programs, expanding its Bunker Hill project footprint, and appointing a seasoned exploration leader, all while maintaining a strong cash position.

Canterbury Resources has reported significant advances at its Briggs Copper Project, including enhanced metallurgical recoveries and a resource upgrade, underpinning a scoping study on track for mid-2025 completion.

Astute Metals reports a successful beneficiation test at its Red Mountain Lithium Project, achieving a 36% mass reduction and 22% lithium grade increase, while phase 2 diamond drilling advances with two holes completed.

Native Mineral Resources Holdings Limited (NMR) reports promising assay results from resource definition drilling at its Blackjack Gold Project in Queensland, confirming shallow, high-grade gold mineralisation and deeper extensions. The company is advancing refurbishment of its processing plant, targeting gold production in Q3 2025.