Latest Drill Planning News

Lion Energy Limited reports strategic progress on its East Seram drilling plans and limits spending on its Port of Brisbane Green Hydrogen Project pending government funding, while divesting a stake in the Seram Non-Bula PSC to reduce exposure.

Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd reported a record September quarter at its Chatree Gold Mine, with gold production surging 18% to nearly 24,000 ounces and silver output exceeding 200,000 ounces. Strong metal prices and operational efficiencies lifted cash and bullion holdings to A$115 million.

C29 Metals is set to drill test two key targets at its Sampsons Tank Copper project after a strategic review, while relinquishing its Mayfield project and preparing for a capital raise.

Reach Resources has made significant progress at its Murchison South Gold Project, confirming high gold recovery rates and preparing for an extensive drilling campaign to upgrade resource confidence.

Strata Minerals has exercised its option to acquire 100% of the Zelica Gold Project in Western Australia’s Laverton Province, aiming to fast-track exploration with drilling planned for late 2025. The project boasts historical high-grade gold intercepts and a granted mining licence, positioning Strata for near-term resource development.

Patriot Resources has significantly expanded the surface copper footprint at its Kitumba Project in Zambia following the completion of 344 metres of trenching, with assay results and geophysical surveys set to refine future drilling plans.

Patagonia Lithium Limited has announced a substantial 319% increase in its lithium mineral resource at its Formentera/Cilon project, alongside plans for further drilling and geophysical surveys to bolster resource confidence.

Galileo Mining reports standout gold assays up to 13.7 g/t with significant palladium and platinum at its Norseman project, setting the stage for upcoming RC drilling to test promising bedrock targets.

Megado Minerals has secured all seven exploration permits for its flagship Iberian Copper Project in Northern Spain, advancing geological mapping and planning airborne geophysics and maiden drilling. The company also raised A$780,000 through an institutional placement and appointed a new independent director.

Gateway Mining Ltd has initiated a large-scale aeromagnetic survey at its Glenburgh South project, while aggressive drilling continues at the flagship Yandal Gold Project, positioning the company for a pivotal exploration phase in 2026.

Bellavista Resources confirms successful initial bioleaching tests at its Brumby deposit, recovering key critical minerals, while progressing due diligence on over 50 potential projects to expand its portfolio.

Deep Yellow Limited has reported promising uranium mineralisation results from its recent drilling campaign at the Tinkas prospect in Namibia, adjacent to its flagship Tumas Project. The findings reveal thick mineralised zones that could enhance the company’s resource base.