Latest Drilling Contractors News

Sierra Nevada Gold Inc (ASX – SNX) reports compelling rock chip sampling results at its As Safra Copper-Gold Project in Saudi Arabia, confirming historic high-grade mineralisation and identifying priority drill targets ahead of a planned 5,000m drilling campaign.

Reedy Lagoon Corporation is advancing preparations for drilling at its Burracoppin Gold and Iron projects in Western Australia, while actively seeking joint venture partners to fund next phases.

Coppermoly Limited has progressed its acquisition of the Wyenamdoo tungsten project in Western Australia while Queensland fieldwork was stalled by wet weather. The company plans significant drilling targeting critical minerals as tungsten prices surge.

Clara Resources has progressed its Ashford Coking Coal Project with a planned drilling program and completed a $1.587 million capital raise, while moving to acquire a promising gold project in Far North Queensland.

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.

Ardiden Limited has completed its merger with Lac Gold, bolstering its position with a $10 million capital raise and launching a significant drilling campaign at the Rouyn Gold Project in Québec.

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.