Latest Drill Programs News

Antares Metals is set to begin a 1,000m drilling campaign at its Queens Gift uranium project, aiming to expand mineralisation and upgrade its resource classification to JORC 2012 standards.

West Coast Silver Limited's initial diamond drilling at the Elizabeth Hill Silver Project reveals native silver near surface, confirming the high-grade potential of this historic deposit. Laboratory assays are pending, promising further clarity on the project's value.

Basin Energy has engaged contractors and secured land access to begin maiden drilling at its Sybella-Barkly project, targeting uranium and rare earth elements with government support. The program aims to test district-scale sediment-hosted and paleochannel targets in Queensland.

Octava Minerals has uncovered exceptionally high-grade indium alongside copper, zinc, silver, and tin at its Sweeney’s Prospect in Tasmania, securing regulatory approval for a 2000m diamond drilling campaign to explore this polymetallic potential.

SQX Resources has validated and surpassed historical gold grades at its Red Bird Project in Arizona, with assays reaching 49.2 g/t Au. A maiden drilling campaign is planned for January 2026 to explore this promising gold system further.

Jindalee Lithium has initiated a significant core drilling program at its McDermitt Lithium Project in the US, aiming to enhance lithium recovery and explore valuable magnesium by-products. Results are anticipated in early 2026, marking a pivotal step in advancing this major lithium resource.

Bayan Mining has secured US Bureau of Land Management approval for its Desert Star Project in California, paving the way for field activities and a planned drilling program in 2026. The project’s proximity to major rare earth and gold mines underscores its strategic potential.

Patronus Resources has confirmed significant high-grade gold mineralisation extensions at its Mertondale Project in Western Australia, highlighting strong growth potential along the Mertondale Shear Zone.

Kalamazoo Resources has released a compelling Scoping Study for its Mt Olympus Deposit within the Ashburton Gold Project, outlining a technically robust, high-margin gold operation with strong financial metrics and significant upside potential.

Black Cat Syndicate’s ongoing underground drilling at Paulsens continues to reveal high-grade gold zones beyond current resources, supporting their More Gold, Sooner strategy. With 36 assay results pending and development advancing, the mine’s growth potential is increasingly evident.

Auravelle Metals has identified a promising new gold target at Sheoak East within its Nuckulla Hill Project, revealing significant shallow gold mineralisation in initial drilling. This discovery extends a large gold anomaly and sets the stage for aggressive follow-up exploration.

WIN Metals reports exceptional initial drill results from the Radio Gold Project in Western Australia, revealing high-grade gold intercepts and confirming significant potential for resource expansion and mining development.