Latest Drilling Contractors News

Mount Hope Mining has received regulatory approval to commence its maiden drilling program at the Mt Hope Project, targeting three high-potential gold prospects in New South Wales.

Norwest Minerals has announced a substantial 33% increase in the gold resource at its Bulgera Gold Project, now totaling 288,400 ounces following a comprehensive 3D geological model revision. This upgrade coincides with renewed drilling efforts aimed at further expanding the resource base.

FMR Resources has refined its exploration targets at the Southern Porphyry within Chile’s Llahuin Project, confirming surface indications of a copper system and gearing up for drilling in late 2025.

FMR Resources has completed detailed geological mapping and historic drillhole re-logging at its Southern Porphyry target in Chile, confirming surface indications of a copper porphyry system and setting the stage for drilling in late 2025.

Lord Resources has completed a detailed electromagnetic survey at its Ilgarari Copper Project, identifying multiple compelling drill targets and securing full permits for imminent drilling. The project’s proximity to a major copper mine and government support adds to its strategic appeal.

Aldoro Resources has reported significant assay results confirming a substantial northward extension of mineralisation at its Kameelburg Niobium and Rare Earth Elements deposit. The company is also expanding its drilling program and acquiring new rigs to deepen exploration.

Adavale Resources has secured approval for a 10-hole drilling program at its London Victoria Mine, aiming to expand its gold resource and explore high-grade vein structures. This marks the first systematic drilling at the site in over three decades.

Metals Australia has commenced a significant drilling campaign at its Warrego East Project in the Northern Territory, aiming to unlock copper, gold, and bismuth resources adjacent to historic mines in the Tennant Creek Mineral Field.

New Frontier Minerals has finalized key drill targets for Heavy Rare Earth Elements, Niobium, and Uranium at its Harts Range Project, supported by a $59,000 Northern Territory government grant and progressing towards a maiden drilling campaign.

Trek Metals has expanded its Christmas Creek exploration by adding a diamond drill rig to complement ongoing reverse circulation drilling, aiming to deepen geological insights and target high-grade gold zones.

Sipa Resources has secured key environmental approvals to begin drilling at its newly acquired South Australian gold projects, signaling a major step forward in its exploration plans.

Desert Metals has kicked off an extensive diamond drilling campaign at its King Kong prospect in Côte d’Ivoire, aiming to expand on promising high-grade gold intercepts along a newly tested 1.4km corridor.