Latest Drill Planning News

Iltani Resources has completed its JORC infill drilling program at the Orient West Silver-Indium Project in Queensland, delivering multiple high-grade assay results that confirm mineralisation continuity and set the stage for an initial JORC Resource estimate by July’s end.

Antares Metals has identified a significant 450-metre copper mineralised vein system near Conglomerate Creek, bolstering the potential for a large-scale copper deposit at its Mt Isa North project in Queensland.

Mount Hope Mining is poised to launch its maiden drilling campaign at the Mt Hope Project in NSW, targeting three key prospects with over 3,800 metres of drilling planned to convert exploration targets into JORC-compliant resources.

Kalgoorlie Gold Mining has more than doubled the strike length of its Lighthorse gold prospect to 1,450 metres, setting the stage for its largest reverse circulation drilling program yet. The expanded footprint and integration with historic data suggest a major gold system beneath the Pinjin Project.

Encounter Resources is ramping up exploration at its Jessica Copper Project in the Northern Territory with advanced geophysical surveys and planned drilling, aiming to unlock significant IOCG mineralisation.

Patagonia Lithium has announced a 319% increase in its Formentera Lithium Brine Project resource to 551,400 tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent, underpinned by high porosity and lithium grades. The company plans a 1,000 tonnes per annum demonstration plant in 2025/26, leveraging proven Ekosolve extraction technology.

Infini Resources is refining its exploration model at the Portland Creek Uranium Project after promising Phase 1 drilling results, setting the stage for a critical Phase 2 diamond drilling campaign in Q3 2025.

King River Resources has reported significant gold assay results from its April 2025 drilling at Kurundi Main and promising geochemical anomalies at Kuiper, setting the stage for imminent drilling at these Northern Territory targets.

Asra Minerals launches a 3,000m drilling campaign at Leonora South, aiming to confirm historic gold mineralisation near its Sapphire resource. Results expected by September could reshape the project's resource potential.

BMG Resources confirms a substantial gold system at its Abercromby Gold Project through Phase 1 drilling results, validating its geological model and setting the stage for resource expansion. The company is advancing plans for Phase 2 drilling and a scoping study to explore commercial mining potential.

Diablo Resources has successfully raised $396,000 to fund drilling at its Phoenix Copper Project, targeting promising copper and silver prospects adjacent to the Lisbon Valley Copper Mine.

St Barbara Limited has reported significant high-grade gold intercepts from its FY25 drilling program at Simberi Operations, revealing promising sulphide mineralisation beneath existing open pit reserves. With assay results pending for 20 more holes, the company anticipates further resource upgrades.