Latest Drilling Approvals News

Antares Metals has reported promising high-grade gold samples up to 3.7 g/t at its Quinns Copper Gold Project in Western Australia, alongside applications for four new exploration licences expanding its tenure to 383 km².

Magnetite Mines has secured all necessary permits to commence drilling at its Ironback Hill Rare Earth Element Project, aiming to expand on promising mineralisation discovered last year.

Novo Resources has significantly increased the Exploration Target at its Belltopper Gold Project in Victoria, with multiple high-grade prospects across its Australian portfolio and drilling programs planned throughout 2026.

Lachlan Star Limited has secured a 90% stake in the historically rich New Waverley Gold Project in Western Australia’s Norseman region, setting the stage for a focused drilling campaign to unlock its untapped potential.

Rincon Resources has secured drilling approvals for its Hasties gold-copper deposits near Telfer, aiming to expand mineralisation and update its resource estimate by the end of Q1 2026.

TechGen Metals has reported significant exploration advances with new high-grade copper and gold targets across multiple projects, supported by a recent $1.2 million placement that strengthens its position for an active 2026 drilling campaign.

Helios Energy has marked a key milestone with its first oil and condensate sales from the Presidio Oil Project in Texas, signaling a shift from exploration to early-stage production. The company is now focused on securing funding for further development and drilling activities.

Rapid Critical Metals has validated historic high-grade gallium and germanium mineralisation at its Prophet River Project in British Columbia, identifying five promising drill targets through advanced geophysical surveys.

Evergold Minerals Limited advances its gold exploration with new tenement acquisitions and drilling approvals at key projects, while managing a tighter cash position heading into 2026.

Kingsrose Mining’s December quarter report reveals steady progress in its Finnmark exploration alliance and a significant permitting hurdle at its Penikat project in Finland. The company maintains a solid cash position as it plans for 2026 drilling campaigns.

Flynn Gold Limited has reported promising high-grade gold results from its Golden Ridge Project in Tasmania, alongside a successful $5 million capital raise to accelerate exploration efforts in 2026.

Athena Resources has reported a maiden inferred resource estimate for its Byro South Magnetite Project, boosting the global Byro resource by 160%. The company also strengthened its leadership with the appointment of former WA Minister Alannah MacTiernan.