Latest Drilling And Development News

Vertex Minerals has made significant strides at its Reward Gold Mine, commencing gravity plant operations and preparing for underground mining with first high-grade ore expected in Q3 2025. The company also secured firm commitments for an A$11 million capital raise to support its development plans.

Melbana Energy has commenced continuous oil production from its Amistad-2 well in Cuba, building a significant crude inventory while preparing for further drilling. The company maintains a solid cash position as it markets its Australian offshore assets.

Blue Star Helium has successfully completed its 2025 Galactica drilling program, securing a major permit for CO2 processing and preparing to start commercial helium production in the second half of 2025. The company also raised $4.54 million to fund ongoing development.

Riedel Resources Limited has progressed its Kingman Project in Arizona, securing $1.4 million in fresh capital to fund drilling and development activities at the high-grade Tintic deposit. The company also strengthened its board with the appointment of an experienced independent director.

Orbminco Limited has acquired the Majestic North Gold Project in Western Australia for $3.4 million plus royalties, unlocking near-term mining potential and significant exploration upside. Drilling programs are already in progress to validate and expand the resource.

Kali Metals bolsters its Pilbara gold project with new tenement acquisitions and exceptional rock chip assays, setting the stage for its inaugural drilling campaign. The discovery of the Churchill Gold Prospect extends the mineralised corridor to nearly 3km.

Cue Energy Resources reports steady production with a 29% increase in Australian cash receipts and a major milestone at its Maari field, signaling growth and resilience amid operational challenges.

Sun Silver Limited has raised $30 million through a major institutional placement to accelerate drilling and development at its flagship Maverick Springs Silver-Gold Project in Nevada.

Ballard Mining has launched a comprehensive 130,000-metre drilling campaign at its Mt Ida Gold Project, targeting resource expansion and development of the Baldock deposit. Supported by a recent oversubscribed $30 million IPO, the program aims to unlock new exploration targets along a 26km strike in Western Australia’s Goldfields region.

Elevate Uranium Ltd has made significant strides in its uranium exploration and development efforts, with its U-pgrade pilot plant nearing shipment and promising drilling results expanding mineralisation at key Namibian projects.

Helios Energy is making tangible progress restarting production at its Presidio Oil Project in Texas, while strategically enhancing its US-based technical leadership to support future growth.

BMG Resources confirms a substantial gold system at its Abercromby Gold Project through Phase 1 drilling results, validating its geological model and setting the stage for resource expansion. The company is advancing plans for Phase 2 drilling and a scoping study to explore commercial mining potential.