Latest Diamond Drilling News

Asian Battery Metals has reported significant exploration progress at its Oval Cu-Ni-PGE project in Mongolia, including new high-grade drill intercepts and refined geophysical models that expand the known mineralised strike to 880 metres.

Tarrina Resources has initiated a 1,200-metre diamond drilling campaign at its Christmas Gift Gold Project in NSW, aiming to validate and extend historic high-grade gold mineralisation. Complementary soil sampling is also underway, with initial results expected by March 2026.

Aurum Resources has reported significant resource growth and strong drilling results at its Boundiali and Napié gold projects in Côte d’Ivoire, supported by a robust $40 million cash position.

Yandal Resources has made significant progress at its Arrakis gold discovery, confirming a large, high-grade mineralised system while securing a strong cash position to fuel accelerated exploration in 2026.

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.