Latest Drill Planning News

Following its merger with Poseidon Nickel, Horizon Minerals reports a consolidated mineral resource portfolio featuring 1.8 million ounces of gold and 422,700 tonnes of nickel, positioning the company for sustained production and growth.

Sipa Resources has validated a large historical gold-in-calcrete anomaly at its Tunkillia North project, identifying a new higher-grade target and advancing drill plans pending heritage clearance.

Great Boulder Resources has reported further shallow, high-grade gold mineralisation at its Eaglehawk deposit within the Side Well Gold Project, confirming the prospectivity of this emerging system with strong recent drilling results.

Zinc of Ireland NL advances its strategic footprint with an 80% earn-in at the Mt Clere Project in WA, preparing for imminent drilling, while rationalizing its Irish tenements and exiting Canadian assets.

Golden State Mining has received key approvals for a targeted 1,000m air-core drilling program at its Southern Cross East project, aiming to test a robust gold-in-soil anomaly. Meanwhile, encouraging rock chip results from the Canning Hill Gold Project reinforce the company’s growing exploration momentum in Western Australia.

Argent Minerals reported robust exploration progress in the March 2025 quarter, revealing extensive silver-gold-copper-lead-zinc mineralisation across multiple NSW prospects and exceptional gold grades at Trunkey Creek. The company maintains a solid cash position to advance its projects.

AuMEGA Metals reported robust progress in Q1 2025, advancing drilling programs, expanding its Bunker Hill project footprint, and appointing a seasoned exploration leader, all while maintaining a strong cash position.

Lion Energy is making significant strides in its Port of Brisbane green hydrogen project with EPC contract negotiations underway, while gearing up for a key drilling campaign at its East Seram oil prospect in 2025.

Patronus Resources has identified a new 1km-long gold mineralisation trend at its Cardinia East project following a 6,679m air-core drilling program, setting the stage for further exploration with upcoming reverse circulation drilling.

Prospect Resources has declared a maiden JORC-compliant copper resource of 107.2 million tonnes at 0.5% copper at its Mumbezhi Project in Zambia, alongside securing a strategic A$15.2 million investment from First Quantum Minerals. This milestone advances the project towards development with Phase 2 drilling planned for Q2 2025.

Southern Hemisphere Mining has identified a significant new copper target, Ferro West, near its existing Ferro deposit at the Llahuin project in Chile, supported by advanced geophysical data and surface copper oxide findings.

Adavale Resources has identified additional exploration targets at its Parkes Project and remains on track for maiden drilling in Q2 2025, reinforcing its position in the highly prospective Lachlan Fold Belt.