Latest Drilling Campaign News

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.

Somerset Minerals has reported robust assay results from its Coppermine Project in Nunavut, confirming extensive high-grade copper mineralisation at Jura North with promising depth potential. The latest drilling reinforces the project's scale and resource upside.

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.

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.

Legend Mining has secured key exploration licences and rights adjacent to its Pinnacle Well Project, significantly enlarging its footprint near Leonora, WA. These acquisitions enhance the project's gold prospectivity and set the stage for upcoming exploration activities.

Elixir Energy has received a $3.861 million R&D tax refund, providing crucial funding for its upcoming Taroom Trough appraisal drilling and production testing programs.

McLaren Minerals has identified a promising second shoreline adjacent to its existing McLaren Titanium Project resource, revealing fresh exploration potential within historical data. The company plans further drilling in early 2026 to validate and expand this new target.

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.