Latest Drilling And Assays News

Barton Gold has reported significant high-grade gold assays up to 60g/t from recent drilling at its Challenger West open pit, reinforcing prospects for a low-risk restart of its Central Gawler Mill operations. The results form part of an 8,065m drilling program supporting an ongoing Definitive Feasibility Study targeting near-surface feed.

Tribune Resources completed 8,831 metres of diamond drilling in Q3 FY2026 at the East Kundana Joint Venture, reporting significant gold assay results from Golden Hind while awaiting Startrek results.

Rand Mining delivered its March 2026 quarter exploration update for the East Kundana Joint Venture, highlighting 8,831 metres of diamond drilling focused on the Golden Hind and Startrek deposits. While Golden Hind assay results confirmed ongoing mineralisation with no resource update, Startrek drilling progressed with assays awaited.

Lachlan Star has secured a 90% stake in the New Waverley gold project, confirmed high-grade gold mineralisation, and launched a maiden diamond drilling program. A recent $7.47 million placement will accelerate exploration efforts in Western Australia’s Norseman district.

Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) has delivered strong diamond drilling results at its Blackjack Mine, Queensland, confirming and exceeding previous gold grades. Mining has resumed with ore processing underway, supported by new infrastructure and ongoing development.

Anson Resources reveals a 46% increase in effective porosity from historical core analysis at its Green River Lithium Project, alongside strong Drill Stem Test results that underpin an upcoming resource upgrade.

Leeuwin Metals has secured Mining Lease M77/1300 over the Evanston deposit, marking a crucial step toward development at its Marda Gold Project. All current Mineral Resources at Marda now reside on granted leases, underpinning future production plans amid ongoing exploration.

Dart Mining NL has confirmed broadening gold mineralisation at its Coonambula project in Central Queensland, with recent diamond drilling assays revealing promising shallow intercepts that could reshape the economic potential of the Banshee prospect.

Tarrina Resources (ASX: TR8) has addressed ASX’s query on recent share price movement, confirming it has dispatched soil and drill core samples for laboratory testing with results expected by late April. The company maintains strict confidentiality protocols and affirms compliance with continuous disclosure rules.

NewPeak Metals has completed a significant drilling campaign at its Tansey Gold Project with assay results due soon, while gearing up for a substantial drill program at Las Opeñas in Argentina. The company holds $1.4 million cash and a notable stake in Lakes Blue Energy as it weighs options for its uranium assets.

Anson Resources has recorded lithium grades of up to 148ppm from drilling fluids at its Mt Fuel-Skyline Geyser well in Utah, supporting a significant upgrade to its Green River Lithium Project resource estimate.

Flynn Gold Limited has released initial assay results from its maiden diamond drilling at the Silver King prospect in Tasmania, revealing significant high-grade silver-lead-zinc mineralisation consistent with historical records. Drilling continues along the 1.6km Silver King Mine trend with further results awaited.