Latest Diamond Drilling News

Burgundy Diamond Mines has updated its Ekati Diamond Mine Life of Mine plan through 2040, extending Misery underground operations and advancing the Fox Underground project with strong economic prospects.

Catalina Resources has reported promising wide gold mineralisation zones from its first reverse circulation drilling at the Laverton Project, Western Australia, signalling potential for a significant gold system. Follow-up drilling and pending rare earth element assays could further enhance the project’s outlook.

Taruga Minerals has identified a compelling VTEM bedrock conductor near historic polymetallic workings at its Thowagee Project, with ongoing exploration and assay results expected soon.

OzAurum Resources has confirmed and extended high-grade gold mineralisation at its Mulgabbie North project through multiple drilling programs, while appointing a new chairman to guide its next growth phase.

Alma Metals has bolstered its Briggs Copper JV Project with a $1.06 million capital raise and an updated resource estimate that now includes silver. The company is progressing a scoping study and preparing for significant drilling to unlock further value.

iTech Minerals has significantly extended the strike length of gold-antimony mineralisation at its Reynolds Range Project, revealing new high-priority drill targets and advancing its lithium deal with SQM.

Cobre Limited reports strong metallurgical results from its Botswana copper projects alongside a successful AU$1.68 million capital raising, setting the stage for upcoming resource estimates and environmental approvals.

Lightning Minerals has secured A$2 million to fuel exploration and a strategic acquisition of Lotus Minerals, unlocking promising gold and copper projects in Australia. The company also advances lithium exploration in Brazil, setting the stage for near-term drilling at Mt Turner.

Western Mines Group has announced a landmark Mineral Resource Estimate for its Mulga Tank project, defining Australia’s largest nickel sulphide deposit with over 5.3 million tonnes of contained nickel. The company has secured government grants and raised capital to accelerate drilling and metallurgical testing.

Silver Mines Limited progresses regulatory approvals for its flagship Bowdens Silver Project in NSW while acquiring promising US assets, enhancing its exploration pipeline with minimal upfront costs.

White Cliff Minerals has expanded its Rae Copper Project in Nunavut, Canada, deploying a second drilling rig and uncovering new copper-rich mineralisation zones near the Danvers deposit. Initial assay results and geophysical survey data are expected soon, potentially reshaping the project's resource outlook.

Australian Gold and Copper Ltd has expanded its South Cobar footprint to 1,400 km² through a key tenement acquisition and completed its largest drilling campaign yet, uncovering promising gold-silver trends that could reshape the district’s mineral potential.