Latest Drilling Campaign News

3D Energi Limited has updated its prospective gas resource estimates in the Otway Basin, revealing a substantial 9.2 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of gross recoverable gas across 51 prospects. The company is gearing up for a multi-well drilling campaign in 2025 targeting near-term commercialisation opportunities to bolster East Coast energy security.

Osmond Resources has significantly expanded its Orion EU Critical Minerals Project in Southern Spain by 160%, adding three new permits and preparing for a targeted drilling campaign to confirm mineral continuity.

Lightning Minerals has inked a binding deal to acquire Lotus Minerals, gaining advanced gold and copper projects in Queensland and New South Wales, with drilling set to commence within eight weeks. This strategic move diversifies its portfolio and taps into buoyant commodity markets.

Burley Minerals reports encouraging assay results from its maiden drilling at the Cane Bore South Target, confirming surface and near-surface iron mineralisation with high-grade intercepts. The company plans further exploration at larger adjoining targets in the Pilbara region.

Chilwa Minerals has announced a significant 85% increase in its Heavy Mineral Sands resource, now totaling 110 million tonnes at 4.03% total heavy minerals, with 71% classified as Indicated. This upgrade sets the stage for upcoming feasibility studies and further resource enhancements.

Gateway Mining Limited has agreed to acquire Strickland Metals’ Yandal Gold Project for $45 million in shares, adding a 400,400-ounce inferred gold resource to its portfolio. The deal, pending shareholder approvals, sets the stage for accelerated exploration and development in Western Australia’s prolific goldfields.

Gateway Mining Limited has agreed to acquire Strickland Metals’ Yandal Gold Project for $45 million in shares, adding a 400,400-ounce inferred gold resource to its portfolio. The acquisition, pending shareholder approvals, positions Gateway for significant exploration and development in Western Australia’s prolific goldfields.

Superior Resources advances its Steam Engine Gold Project with a pending updated Mineral Resource Estimate incorporating 2024 drilling results and plans for a 2025 drilling campaign targeting new gold lodes.

Sarama Resources has raised A$2.7 million through a well-supported equity placement to fund a maiden drilling campaign in Western Australia's Laverton Gold District and advance its arbitration claim against Burkina Faso.

Patriot Resources has initiated a 3,000-metre diamond drilling program at its Copper Top Hill prospect in Zambia’s Central Copperbelt, aiming to define the extent and continuity of a promising high-grade copper zone.

Benz Mining reports significant high-grade gold intercepts at its Glenburgh Gold Project, confirming continuity and expanding resource potential. The company advances its maiden resource estimate with a fully funded 30,000m drill program underway.

Torque Metals is initiating a targeted 6,500-metre drilling program at its Paris Gold Project, leveraging advanced electromagnetic surveying to unlock new high-grade gold zones and potentially grow its resource base.