Latest Drilling Campaigns News

Tarrina Resources has launched a 1,200-metre diamond drilling program at its flagship Christmas Gift Gold Project, following extensive historic data validation and geological modelling. The company also advances copper and rare earth element projects in South Australia after a successful $5 million capital raise and ASX relisting.

Chilwa Minerals has validated its rare earth element exploration model and boosted its heavy mineral sands resource, while securing A$8 million in funding and advancing plans for a US Nasdaq dual listing.

Desert Minerals Limited has successfully listed on the ASX following a $5 million IPO and is progressing exploration preparations for its gold and lithium projects in Australia and the USA. The company is set to commence drilling in early 2026, backed by a strong cash position and a cornerstone investment from Snow Lake Energy.

Australasian Metals Limited has reported promising exploration results at its May Queen gold and bauxite projects, alongside strategic reviews of lithium assets and a solid cash position heading into 2026.

Castile Resources is advancing its Rover 1 Bankable Feasibility Study with updated resource estimates and rising commodity prices boosting project prospects. The company is also progressing exploration and funding discussions as it eyes critical minerals demand.

Zenith Minerals has completed its largest drilling campaign at the Consolidated Dulcie Gold Project, confirming a significant gold resource potential and securing a $7.65 million strategic placement to accelerate development.

Encounter Resources has reported robust December quarter results, highlighting significant high-grade niobium and rare earth element discoveries at its Aileron Project, alongside promising copper anomalies in Western Australia’s Paterson Province. A $25 million placement aims to accelerate exploration and development.

Sun Silver Limited has reported a substantial 59 million ounce silver equivalent increase in its Maverick Springs mineral resource, now totalling 539Moz AgEq, alongside commencing U.S. OTCQX trading and appointing a strategic advisor to boost U.S. government engagement.

Noble Helium has successfully renegotiated key debt facilities and raised over $3.8 million in new funding, setting the stage for a pivotal drilling campaign in Tanzania’s North Rukwa helium project in 2026.

Thor Energy wraps up 2025 with strategic shifts towards natural hydrogen and helium exploration, divesting non-core assets while strengthening its copper-gold exposure in South Australia.

Xpedra Resources has completed the acquisition of the Springfield Gold Deposit in NSW, a project with significant historical high-grade gold mineralisation, and is poised to begin its maiden drilling program in February 2026. The company also advanced exploration at its Rockvale Gold-Antimony Project and strengthened its board and balance sheet.

Coda Minerals secured $12.33 million in capital to advance a major drilling campaign and pre-feasibility study at its Elizabeth Creek copper-silver project, maintaining a strong cash position as commodity prices surge.