Latest Diamond Drilling News

Lefroy Exploration has transitioned its Lucky Strike Gold Mine from approvals to active mining, with first ore haulage and toll milling set for early 2026. Meanwhile, promising drilling results at the Burns Gold Project hint at further resource growth.

Hamelin Gold Limited advances exploration with fresh drilling and geophysical surveys in Western Australia’s Yilgarn, Tanami, and Paterson provinces, maintaining a solid cash position of AUD 3.6 million.

Helix Resources has launched significant geophysical surveys at its White Hills copper-gold project in Arizona and confirmed promising metallurgical results at its Gold Basin gold deposit, underpinning potential low-cost development. The company also completed a $2 million capital raise and secured permits for further sampling in New South Wales.

Riedel Resources has completed a key drilling program at its Kingman Gold Project in Arizona and secured $1.78 million through an entitlement offer, while appointing Adrien Wing to its board.

Rand Mining Ltd reported a significant 96% increase in gold mined during the December 2025 quarter, driven by heightened activity at the Hornet open pit and strong processing through Evolution Mining’s Mungari plant. The company also posted improved cash flows amid ongoing exploration efforts.

Gullewa Limited has increased its joint venture interest to 98.4%, initiated diamond drilling at its South Darlot Gold Project, and appointed a seasoned mining executive to its board, signalling a strategic push forward.

Southern Hemisphere Mining’s latest quarterly report highlights a significant increase in copper and gold prices, boosting the value of its Llahuin project, alongside promising drilling results and a high-grade copper discovery at surface.

Minerals Exploration Limited has kicked off a maiden 3,000m diamond drilling campaign at its flagship Waitekauri Gold Project in New Zealand, targeting historically rich high-grade gold zones. Early rock chip assays and historic data suggest promising potential for a multi-million-ounce resource.

Mount Ridley Mines has announced a maiden scandium mineral resource estimate of nearly 368 million tonnes at its Mount Ridley Project in Western Australia, positioning it among the world’s largest scandium deposits.

Siren Gold Limited has advanced its New Zealand gold and antimony projects with a major drilling campaign at Sams Creek and promising exploration results at Queen Charlotte, while navigating regulatory hurdles.

Arika Resources has reported significant extensions to gold mineralisation at its Yundamindra Gold Project in WA, alongside a successful $5.7 million capital raising and strategic asset sale.

Northern Minerals has identified a promising new heavy rare earths target, the Vulcan prospect, through extensive drilling and soil sampling at its Browns Range project in Western Australia. This discovery, alongside advances in geological modelling and AI-driven exploration, signals a strategic step forward in the company’s rare earths ambitions.