Latest Drill Campaigns News

Patronus Resources (ASX – PTN) reveals a robust financial position with $81 million in cash and investments against a $106 million market cap, underpinned by 2.3 million ounces of gold equivalent resources across Western Australia and Northern Territory.

Patronus Resources has reported significant high-grade gold intercepts from air-core drilling at its Cardinia Gold Project, revealing new zones of mineralisation and advancing its joint venture with Golden Mile Resources.

Wildcat Resources has announced a promising new lithium discovery at Bolt Cutter Central near its Tabba Tabba project in Western Australia, with maiden drilling revealing multiple high-grade pegmatite intercepts open in all directions.

Terrain Minerals has wrapped up a significant 4,995m drilling campaign at its Smokebush Gold Project, with assay results expected in September 2025. The company is simultaneously advancing exploration across multiple Australian projects targeting gold, gallium, copper, lithium, and rare earth elements.

Genesis Minerals has outperformed its FY25 production guidance with record gold output and strengthened its strategic position through the acquisition of Focus Laverton assets, underpinning its ambitious ASPIRE 400 growth strategy.

Tivan Limited is rapidly advancing its critical minerals portfolio, securing joint venture funding for the Speewah Fluorite Project and progressing drilling programs ahead of a mid-2026 feasibility study.

Western Mines Group has announced a landmark nickel sulphide discovery at its Mulga Tank project in Western Australia, revealing a globally significant resource of 5.3 million tonnes of contained nickel. Extensive drilling confirms a large-scale, high-potential nickel system that could reshape Australia’s position in the global nickel market.

Magmatic Resources and Fortescue have agreed on a $3.5 million exploration budget for FY25-26 at the Myall Project, focusing on extensive drilling to unlock copper-gold potential. Early results highlight promising mineralisation at the Calais prospect, setting the stage for accelerated exploration.

Whitebark Energy has confirmed a substantial update to its prospective hydrocarbon resources in South Australia's Officer Basin, with an independent assessment revealing 4.3 trillion cubic feet of gas and 1.3 billion barrels of liquids across key permits.

Zenith Minerals has kicked off its Phase 1 drilling campaign at the Dulcie Far North gold prospect, setting the stage for a larger exploration push later in 2025 aimed at expanding its mineral resource base.

Australasian Metals has identified a significant silicified breccia zone linked to strong geophysical anomalies at its May Queen Gold Project, prompting plans for a substantial drilling campaign.

Lakes Blue Energy has commenced drilling the Wombat-5 well in Victoria’s Gippsland Basin, aiming to unlock a significant gas resource to help ease tightening supply on Australia’s east coast.