Latest Drill Planning News

Vintage Energy launches a $2.1 million entitlement offer to fund critical oil prospect evaluations and install a permanent connection to the Odin gas field, aiming to cut operating costs and advance drilling plans.

Gibb River Diamonds has received a $7 million profit share from its Neta Gold Mine joint venture and is set to begin a new drilling program at its Edjudina Gold Project in April 2026.

Cannindah Resources has confirmed high-grade copper-gold mineralisation in the GAP zone of its Mt Cannindah project, delivering a standout 94m intercept at 1.11% copper equivalent. These results underpin expectations for a significant resource upgrade and set the stage for further exploration.

Saturn Metals has reported compelling high-grade gold assay results from its Titan Zone at Apollo Hill, reinforcing the potential of the Iris Footwall structure. These results pave the way for a resource update and feasibility study progress.

FIN Resources has initiated a 1,500-metre diamond drilling campaign at its newly acquired Cabin Lake Gold Project in Canada’s Northwest Territories, targeting high-grade gold zones identified through recent geological analysis.

Culpeo Minerals has restructured its payment schedule for the Lana Corina copper-molybdenum project, easing near-term cash demands while maintaining its path to majority ownership. Progress on community access agreements signals a return to drilling activities in early Q2 2026.

Nelson Resources has initiated advanced geophysical surveys at its Gold Point Project in Nevada, aiming to unlock extensions of historically rich gold and silver veins ahead of maiden drilling in Q2 2026.

Tali Resources is ramping up exploration at its West Arunta Project with a 10,000m drilling campaign and extensive geophysical surveys targeting copper, gold, and critical minerals.

Fortuna Metals has appointed two seasoned technical consultants to fast-track resource development and metallurgical planning at its Mkanda rutile and graphite project in Malawi, signalling a move towards resource estimation and potential commercialisation.

Galilee Energy has confirmed the final location for its Zydeco-1 well in Louisiana, targeting significant gas and condensate resources with drilling set for the second quarter of 2026. The well also aims to explore additional oil potential, optimising costs and environmental impact.

Emperor Energy has successfully raised $17.5 million to advance drilling of its Judith-2 appraisal well, aiming to unlock a major gas resource in Victoria’s Gippsland Basin. The capital raise underscores strong investor confidence as the company moves closer to proving commercial gas flow rates.

Forte Energy has completed a major acquisition of oil leases in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve, with technical work underway on the promising Harrier Prospect and cost-saving lease fee suspensions boosting near-term flexibility.