Latest Drill Planning News

AusQuest’s maiden RC drilling at Lantana in Peru confirms porphyry-related alteration and anomalous copper, pointing to a concealed mineralised system beneath cover. The results set the stage for targeted geophysical surveys and follow-up drilling.

Lodestar Minerals has taken a strategic step into Chile’s prolific copper belt by acquiring the Pacifico Cu-Mo-Au Porphyry Project, consolidating over 22 square kilometres of tenure with a rich historical drilling record. The company plans maiden drilling in the second quarter of 2027, aiming to unlock potential along a six-kilometre porphyry corridor.

Minerals 260’s latest drilling results at Bullabulling reinforce the continuity of its 6.2Moz gold resource, with standout high-grade intercepts supporting resource upgrades and expansion potential across multiple deposits.

Savannah Goldfields is launching a substantial 2026 drilling campaign targeting resource growth at its Georgetown and Agate Creek gold projects, aiming to bolster feedstock for its Georgetown processing plant and unlock value at Agate Creek.

Bison Resources has identified additional widespread jasperoidal alteration and gossanous breccia at its Bald Peaks Project in Nevada, reinforcing the presence of a large-scale Carlin-type mineral system. Extensive rock chip and soil sampling programs are underway, with assay results pending and maiden drilling planned.

Australis Oil & Gas Ltd posted a $2.6 million net loss for 1H 2026 amid sharply reduced production volumes but is progressing its Tuscaloosa Marine Shale development with a key partner and a planned Q4 well spud.

Nimy Resources has confirmed extensive soil geochemistry anomalies for gold and base metals at its Mons Project in Western Australia, setting the stage for a detailed ground electromagnetic survey and maiden drilling.

Golden Horse Minerals (ASX: GHM) has reported compelling high-grade gold intercepts at its Hopes Hill and Greenmount prospects, reinforcing the potential for a significant resource upgrade within its Southern Cross Gold Project.

Ragusa Minerals has pinpointed 14 priority drill targets at its historic Black Rock Manganese Mine site in Arizona, following a detailed induced polarisation survey that reveals significant extensions of high-grade manganese mineralisation.

Patagonia Lithium’s Well 7 delivers strong porosity alignment between core and gamma surveys, with lithium levels near project averages. Preparations for Well 8 pump testing advance, while plans for Well 9 await regulatory approval.

QX Resources has unveiled a significant JORC-compliant Exploration Target for its Madaba Uranium Project in Tanzania, estimating 18–33 million pounds of uranium oxide at grades suitable for open-pit mining. The company aims to convert this target into a maiden Mineral Resource with drilling planned for late 2026.

Lunnon Metals has uncovered a new gold mineralised structure at its early-stage Benmore target within the St Ives gold camp, delivering a notable 17.86m intercept grading 0.61 g/t Au as part of its $13 million FY2027 exploration program.