Latest Drilling Contracts News

Finder Energy has secured a conditional contract for the Hakuryu-5 semi-submersible rig to drill three development wells offshore Timor-Leste, with two further wells optional. The approximately US$42.3 million gross contract gives the Kuda Tasi and Jahal project a defined drilling window, but financing and multiple approvals remain outstanding before Final Investment Decision.

Southern Cross Gold has accelerated drilling and underground development at Sunday Creek, spending $32.9 million during the August quarter while cash fell to C$84.0 million. The company remains aimed at a maiden mineral resource in the first quarter of 2027, but poor ground conditions have pushed exploration decline completion back by a month.

Emperor Energy has moved its Judith Gas Field closer to a targeted April 2027 appraisal well, with the VALARIS 107 rig lined up and regulatory work advancing. But the company’s auditor has highlighted a material uncertainty over its ability to continue as a going concern, with management forecasting a need to raise about $45 million through September 2027.

Perenti has secured drilling contracts across Australia, the United States and Canada expected to contribute about A$185 million in FY27 revenue, alongside an initial A$20 million underground development award in Senegal. A larger Sabodala-Massawa production phase remains conditional on Endeavour Mining issuing a notice to proceed.

Group 6 Metals has reported a sharp FY2026 turnaround, backed by stronger tungsten sales, improved plant performance and A$55.7 million in operating cash flow. The result also carries substantial accounting benefits, while the next test is whether underground mining can make the improvement durable.

Emperor Energy has signed a term sheet to secure the Valaris 107 jack-up rig for its Judith-2 appraisal well, targeted for April 2027. The deal commits US$3.5 million before the full drilling contract is finalised, while environmental approval remains outstanding.

TMK Energy’s Gurvantes XXXV Pilot Well Project saw a 4% increase in average daily gas production in August 2026, reaching approximately 28,600 scfd. The company has signed a drilling contract with Major Drilling to kick off a 2026 drilling and well re-completion campaign, while its Gas to Power Project nears operational readiness.

FMR Resources has completed preliminary 3D inversion modelling of induced polarisation data at its La Martuca Prospect in Chile, refining key chargeability anomalies linked to known mineralised structures and advancing a first-pass drill plan for Q4 2026.

FirstAu Limited is gearing up to drill at its First Hit gold deposit, aiming to define a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate based on historic high-grade production and extensive data.

Javelin Minerals is gearing up to drill two deep, untested magnetic anomalies at its Coogee Gold-Copper Project, aiming to unlock the source of significant mineralisation with government-backed funding.

TMK Energy has increased its average daily gas production by 5% in July 2026, with August figures already surpassing 800m3/day. The company is advancing its 2026 Work Program and finalising design for a Gas to Power Project, targeting first power generation by year-end.

Invictus Energy has locked in a revised drilling contract with Exalo Drilling for the Musuma-1 exploration well, confirming a November 2026 spud date at Zimbabwe's Cabora Bassa Project. Preparations including rig maintenance, well services procurement, and wellpad construction are advancing steadily.