Latest Drill Permitting News

Norfolk Metals advances its Carmen Copper Project in Chile with a newly granted drill permit and a firm $3.5 million capital raise, positioning the company for a maiden drilling campaign targeting significant copper mineralisation.

Melbana Energy has commenced continuous oil production from its Amistad-2 well in Cuba, building a significant crude inventory while preparing for further drilling. The company maintains a solid cash position as it markets its Australian offshore assets.

Hawk Resources has identified six new copper soil anomalies aligned with geophysical targets at its Cactus project in Utah, alongside a significant 1.1km gold soil anomaly extending from the historic Cactus mine. The company also launched US OTC trading and updated its Brazilian lithium tenement portfolio.

Codrus Minerals has launched a major drilling campaign at its Bull Run Gold Project in Oregon, revealing promising high-grade gold and copper assay results, while also advancing uranium exploration in Canada and raising $1.24 million to fund its growth.

Battery Age Minerals has initiated its maiden drilling campaign at the Bleiberg Zinc-Germanium Project following regulatory approval, while advancing exploration at El Aguila with a $3 million capital raise backing its growth.

Solis Minerals has kicked off diamond drilling at its Chancho al Palo copper-gold project in Peru, revealing promising visual mineralisation including visible gold, while advancing permits and funding to support further exploration.

AusQuest Limited reports significant expansion of its copper-gold system at the Cangallo Project in Peru, alongside progress across multiple Australian base metal projects, supported by a solid cash position and strategic funding.

Locksley Resources has advanced its Mojave Project with critical drilling permits secured, a strategic $1.47 million capital raise, and a new U.S. OTCQB listing, setting the stage for maiden drilling campaigns targeting rare earths and antimony.

Critical Resources Limited reports significant expansion of lithium mineralisation at its Mavis Lake project and advances gold-antimony exploration in NSW, alongside appointing a new CEO and completing a $1.1 million capital raise.

Solis Minerals has identified three compelling copper-gold drill targets at its 100%-owned Cinto Project in southern Peru, setting the stage for a maiden drilling program in late 2025. The targets are supported by recent geophysical surveys combined with earlier geochemical and magnetometry data.

Diablo Resources advances exploration at its Phoenix Copper Project with significant rock sampling results and drill permits granted for key prospects, setting the stage for drilling in Q3 2025.

Norfolk Metals has successfully raised $3.5 million in an oversubscribed placement to fund its maiden drilling program at the Carmen Copper Project in Chile, signaling strong investor confidence and a clear path toward resource definition.