Latest Drilling Contractors News

Nelson Resources has consolidated the historic Gold Point mining district in Nevada with a 90% stake, unveiling high-grade gold-silver potential and preparing for maiden drilling in Q2 2026. Meanwhile, a strategic partnership with MEGA Resources advances a major drilling program at the Yarri Gold Project in Western Australia.

Noronex Limited has appointed a drilling contractor to begin its first-ever drilling program at the Etango North Uranium Project in Namibia, targeting multiple uranium and thorium anomalies identified through recent surveys.

Great Western Exploration has secured all permits to commence diamond drilling at the Oval Copper-Gold Targets in March 2026, aiming to test a potentially large VHMS copper-gold system akin to the nearby DeGrussa deposit.

Ballard Mining has resumed drilling at its Mt Ida Gold Project, aiming to expand its resource base and advance development milestones throughout 2026. The company targets a significant increase in gold resources while progressing towards a maiden ore reserve.

ADX Energy Ltd is gearing up to resume flow testing at its Welchau-1 well in February 2026 and plans to drill three additional shallow gas wells in Upper Austria, targeting a combined prospective resource of 8.0 BCF.

EV Resources is advancing its Los Lirios antimony project with drilling set to begin in January 2026 and engineering nearing completion for the Tecomatlán processing plant refurbishment, aiming for production by mid-2026.

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.