Latest Drill Planning News

Encounter Resources’ recent drilling at the Haddon prospect reveals a substantial copper anomaly with strong silver mineralisation, setting the stage for deeper exploration in 2026.

Prodigy Gold NL has reported promising diamond drilling results from its Hyperion Gold Deposit in the Northern Territory, including the first-ever observation of visible gold. These findings reinforce the deposit's potential for further resource growth and underpin upcoming exploration plans.

Ordell Minerals has reported exceptional high-grade gold intersections at its Barimaia Gold Project, with drilling poised to restart in February targeting further extensions. Meanwhile, promising surface gold anomalies at the Goodia Project set the stage for upcoming exploration.

Strata Minerals has secured full ownership of the Zelica Gold Project in WA’s Eastern Goldfields, launched maiden drilling targeting high-grade gold, and expanded the project footprint through a strategic acquisition, supported by a $1.1 million capital raise.

Marvel Gold Limited has pinpointed five high priority gold targets at its Hanang Project in Tanzania from initial drone magnetic survey data, setting the stage for a maiden drilling campaign in early 2026.

BPM Minerals has reported robust high-grade gold intersections from its maiden drilling at the Beachcomber Prospect within the Forelands Gold Project, Western Australia, confirming a promising south-plunging ore shoot open at depth. The company is gearing up for a follow-up drilling campaign and awaits soil assay results from adjacent targets.

Strickland Metals has announced a maiden inferred resource of 1.2 million ounces of gold at its Gradina Deposit, lifting the total Rogozna Project resources by 16% to 8.6 million ounces gold equivalent. The company plans an ambitious 60,000-metre drilling campaign in 2026 to further expand and define its Serbian gold-base metals assets.

Venus Metals Corporation progresses its Sandstone Bellchambers gold project with a new mining lease and exploration targets, while extending its Bridgetown JV farm-in and navigating an unsolicited takeover offer.

Buxton Resources reported robust exploration progress in the December 2025 quarter, highlighted by significant silver and copper-gold assay results and strategic tenement expansions. Leadership changes and cost management measures position the company for focused discovery efforts ahead.

Xenora Minerals has resumed on-ground exploration at its Dudley Lithium Project in South Australia following a detailed geochemical review, supported by a recent $2.1 million capital raise. The company ends the quarter with a strong cash position, positioning itself for further growth in the critical minerals sector.

Carnarvon Energy advances its Bedout Sub-basin exploration with a major drilling campaign planned for early 2027, while maintaining a robust financial position and strategic investment in Strike Energy.

Gold Mountain Limited has reported promising initial exploration results from its Araxá Project in Brazil, confirming the presence of carbonatite mineralisation with significant niobium, rare earth elements, and phosphorus anomalies. These findings pave the way for expanded sampling and drilling plans.