Latest Drilling Campaigns News

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.

CGN Resources has expanded its foothold in Western Australia's Leonora gold district with new tenement grants and land access agreements, setting the stage for a robust 2026 exploration campaign.

Yari Minerals has kicked off its inaugural drilling at the Rolleston South Coal Project, confirming thick, continuous coal seams and promising coal quality that could upgrade its resource status.

New Frontier Minerals has completed its maiden drilling campaign at Harts Range and secured a binding commercial framework with Metallium Ltd, unlocking a novel processing pathway for heavy rare earth elements. Meanwhile, progress at its NWQ Copper Project and a successful capital raise position the company for growth.

Belararox Limited has commenced diamond drilling at its flagship TMT Project in Argentina and completed initial drilling at its Kalahari Copper Belt project in Botswana, supported by a recent A$8.5 million capital raise and key board changes.

Patronus Resources has reported robust exploration results across Western Australia and the Northern Territory, highlighting significant gold and uranium discoveries that promise to expand its resource base. With a strong cash position, the company is well placed to advance its projects in 2026.

Manhattan Gold Corporation reports promising assay results from its Hook Lake Gold Project in Nunavut, Canada, confirming high-grade gold and polymetallic mineralisation across multiple prospects. The company plans to commence maiden drilling in April 2026 following a delayed aeromagnetic survey.