Latest Diamond Drilling News

Patronus Resources has upgraded its Mertondale gold Mineral Resource Estimate to 480,000 ounces and is progressing a Scoping Study, while also identifying strong VMS potential at its Cardinia Project and expanding strategic investments.

Miramar Resources has unveiled significant nickel-copper sulphide discoveries at its Bangemall project, supported by a $1.8 million capital raise to accelerate exploration across multiple Western Australian projects.

Berkeley Energia reports promising lithium and rubidium mineralisation at its Conchas Project in Spain, while its subsidiary pursues a $1 billion arbitration claim against Spain over the Salamanca uranium project amid shifting nuclear policies.

Hamelin Gold Limited advances its Western Australia gold exploration with co-funded drilling programs at Fremlins South and Jazz prospects, while completing a significant $2.8 million capital raise to fuel further activity.

Haranga Resources has acquired the Lincoln Gold Project in California, boasting historic production of ~3.4 million ounces and a current indicated and inferred resource of 286,000 ounces. Concurrently, the company advances uranium exploration in Senegal and completes a $1.14 million capital raise.

Encounter Resources Limited has unveiled an ambitious 2025 exploration and development program across its Australian critical minerals projects, supported by significant government co-funding and a strong cash position.

Asian Battery Metals PLC has completed an oversubscribed A$3.96 million capital raise, fully funding its expanded 2025 exploration program focused on the promising Oval Cu-Ni-PGE discovery in Mongolia. Phase 3 drilling is underway, targeting deeper and along-strike extensions, with initial assay results expected in May.

Red Mountain Mining has advanced exploration across its Fry Lake, Armidale, and Kiabye projects, identifying promising gold and antimony targets and preparing for follow-up drilling and sampling programs.

Yandal Resources reports encouraging RC drilling results at its Arrakis Prospect within the Caladan target area, confirming mineralisation continuity and multiple structures. A large-scale 12,500m air-core drilling program is set to commence in May 2025, targeting an 8km by 3km fold structure with geological parallels to major gold districts.

Australian Mines Limited reports significant progress in its critical minerals projects during Q1 2025, capitalizing on geopolitical shifts that underscore the strategic importance of diversified supply chains. The company highlights expanded studies at Flemington and promising exploration results at Jequie and Resende, while navigating financing challenges for its Sconi nickel-cobalt asset.

IRIS Metals has reported a JORC-compliant initial lithium resource at its Beecher Project, alongside high-grade drilling results at Tin Mountain, setting the stage for near-term production and resource expansion in South Dakota.

Magmatic Resources has reported significant progress in its Myall Project joint venture with Fortescue, including promising copper-gold mineralisation at the Calais prospect and ongoing drilling across multiple targets. The company maintains a strong cash position as it advances exploration in NSW.