Latest Drilling Contractors News

Critical Resources Limited has completed the acquisition of the Cap Burn Gold Project in New Zealand, securing key permits and land access to launch its inaugural drilling program in a highly prospective gold region.

Pursuit Minerals has satisfied all acquisition conditions for the Sascha Marcelina Gold Project in Argentina and is advancing exploration with a focus on high-potential drill targets. Concurrently, the company progresses its Rio Grande Sur Lithium Project feasibility study, positioning itself for dual-commodity growth.

Nelson Resources secures regulatory approval for a major 11,544m drilling program at its Yarri Gold Project, with MEGA Resources backing the $10 million funding and operational management.

Moho Resources has secured a new drilling contractor to commence a significant RC drilling program at the Swan Prospect within its Bush Chook Project, aiming to test a major gold anomaly near a high-grade deposit.

Bastion Minerals has launched its first-ever auger geochemistry drilling program at the newly acquired Ninnis Gold Project in Western Australia’s Northern Goldfields, aiming to unlock promising gold anomalies.

Blaze Minerals has halted drilling at its Loulombo Project in the Republic of the Congo due to security concerns linked to its local partner's alleged contractual failures. The company is actively seeking resolution while the drill rig remains onsite.

Bubalus Resources reports significant high-grade gallium, manganese, and cobalt assays from its Amadeus Project, while preparations for maiden drilling at Nolan’s East advance with key approvals secured.

Iron Road Ltd's recent surface sampling at the Irria Prospect reveals promising concentrations of valuable heavy minerals, including titanium and zircon, paving the way for a targeted drilling campaign starting December 2025.

Challenger Gold has secured a 24-month mining contract with MAPAL for its Hualilán Toll Milling phase, with mobilisation complete and production drilling underway. The project is on track to commence mining by December 1, aiming to generate early cash flow amid strong gold prices.

Taiton Resources has received regulatory approval to commence drilling at the Yogi prospect within its Highway Project, targeting promising mineralisation in South Australia’s Gawler Craton. The maiden drill program aims to test a significant gravity anomaly indicative of IOCG or rare earth elements.

Right Resources has completed early works and secured permits to launch a 4,800m diamond drilling program at its high-grade Pilot Project in Tumbarumba, NSW, following a successful $10 million IPO.

EV Resources confirms a large-scale antimony system at its Los Lirios project in Mexico, with promising metallurgical results and advancing plant engineering supporting a rapid development pathway.