Latest Drill Targeting News

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.

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.

Golden Horse Minerals has initiated a 2,000m reverse circulation drilling campaign targeting historically rich gold prospects in the Golden Valley area, aiming to unlock shallow mineralisation near old high-grade workings.

Pinnacle Minerals has launched a rapid mine restart study at the historic Lightning Peak Open Pit within its Thunder Mountain Gold-Silver Project in Idaho, aiming to revive gold and silver production using modern exploration techniques.

Battery Age Minerals Limited (BM8) is accelerating exploration across its diversified critical metals projects spanning Europe, North America, and South America, positioning itself as a key player in the global supply of germanium, gallium, lithium, gold, and silver.

Litchfield Minerals reports a significantly larger and more complex VT1 conductor at its Oonagalabi Project, with a high-resolution Ground EM survey planned to refine drilling targets. Surface assays reveal anomalous palladium and nickel, hinting at a fertile magmatic-hydrothermal system.

Trigg Minerals’ recent geophysical survey at its Utah Antimony Canyon Project reveals a large, well-preserved hydrothermal system, unlocking multiple high-confidence drill targets poised for testing before year-end.

Bastion Minerals has agreed to acquire the Ninnis Gold Project in Western Australia’s Northern Goldfields for $125,000 in shares plus a 1.5% royalty, marking a strategic move into a prolific gold region. The early-stage project shows promising geological similarities to major nearby deposits, with exploration set to begin immediately after completion.

Triton Minerals updates investors on the adjourned legal proceedings over its Mozambique graphite projects and reveals progress on exploration at the Aucu Gold-Copper Project.

Loyal Metals has raised $3.5 million in a well-supported placement, extending its funding to $8.2 million to accelerate drilling and advanced exploration at the Highway Reward Copper-Gold Mine.

Alkane Resources has announced significant new gold mineralisation discoveries at its Tomingley Gold Operations in NSW, revealing promising expansions at the McLeans and Roswell underground deposits.

Golden Cross Resources Ltd (GCR) reports steady progress on its flagship Copper Hill copper-gold project and maintains a diversified exploration portfolio across Australia, despite ongoing ASX suspension. The company is actively preparing for mining lease applications and seeking investment partners to unlock project value.