Latest Drilling Contractors News

Bayan Mining has secured US Bureau of Land Management approval for its Desert Star Project in California, paving the way for field activities and a planned drilling program in 2026. The project’s proximity to major rare earth and gold mines underscores its strategic potential.

Reedy Lagoon Corporation is gearing up for initial drilling at its Burracoppin Gold Project while actively seeking a joint venture partner for its Burracoppin Iron Project, maintaining a cautious cash position of just under $80,000.

Piche Resources has secured crucial environmental approvals for its Argentine projects, setting the stage for an extensive drilling campaign at Cerro Chacón and advancing uranium exploration at Sierra Cuadrada and Ashburton.

Parabellum Resources has received official approvals to start drilling at its Miandetta target within the Redlands Project, aiming to confirm and extend nickel-cobalt mineralisation. The program is slated for completion by December 2025, with results expected early next year.

Golden Deeps Ltd has reported exceptional high-grade copper, silver, zinc, lead, and germanium assay results from its Central Otavi Project in Namibia, advancing exploration with a $3.54 million capital raise to fund upcoming drilling.

Nelson Resources has submitted a Program of Work for an extensive drilling program at its Yarri Gold Project, with MEGA Resources set to fully fund operations up to $10 million. Drilling is expected to begin shortly after regulatory approval.

New Frontier Minerals reports significant progress in its Harts Range and NWQ Copper projects, revealing new heavy rare earth prospects and promising copper recovery results that could accelerate production timelines.

Cooper Metals has secured cultural heritage clearance for its Ardmore North copper-gold prospect in Queensland, setting the stage for a significant drilling campaign. High-grade sampling results underpin the company’s confidence in this priority target within the expansive Mount Isa East project.

Infinity Metals reports progress on its San Jose lithium mining license application in Spain while facing drilling delays and strategic shifts in its Australian gold-copper projects.

Challenger Gold has secured critical drilling and explosives contracts and completed refurbishment of the Casposo Toll Milling plant, marking a pivotal step toward early gold production at its Hualilán project in Argentina.

Ariana Resources has launched the first phase of an extensive drilling programme at its Dokwe Gold Project in Zimbabwe, aiming to expand its 1.1 million ounce gold resource. Initial assay results are expected before year-end, setting the stage for a potential resource upgrade in 2026.

Argent Minerals has initiated follow-up deep diamond drilling at its Kempfield Silver-Polymetallic Project, targeting extensions of previously identified high-grade silver and base metal zones. This move aims to unlock further resource growth amid rising silver prices.