Latest Drilling Contracts News

Codrus Minerals has raised $1.24 million to fund drilling at its Bull Run Gold Project in Oregon, with operations set to begin by the end of May. The company targets six high-priority gold zones backed by strong assays and historic drill results.

Barton Gold Holdings has fast-tracked follow-up drilling at its Tolmer silver discovery in South Australia, following exceptional high-grade silver results that rank among the world’s best. The company aims to rapidly define this promising new zone.

Errawarra Resources has awarded its first diamond drilling contract for the Elizabeth Hill silver project, with drilling set to begin shortly after the company’s May 19 General Meeting. This marks a key step in advancing exploration at one of Australia’s richest silver deposits.

Perpetual Resources has appointed ServDrill Brazil to begin its inaugural lithium drilling campaign at the promising Igrejinha Project in Brazil’s Lithium Valley, targeting high-grade spodumene mineralisation along a 1.4km pegmatite corridor.

Far Northern Resources has secured approval for a major drilling program at Bridge Creek and submitted a renewal for its Empire mining lease, maintaining a robust cash position after modest exploration spending in Q1 2025.

Asara Resources has raised $2.3 million to advance exploration at its flagship Kada Gold Project in Guinea, appointed Matthew Sharples as CEO, and awarded a major drilling contract to Capital Drilling Guinea-SA. The company also completed the sale of non-core Burkina Faso assets, signaling a sharpened focus on its core gold interests.

Golden Mile Resources has awarded a drilling contract to Alford Drilling for its inaugural reverse circulation program at the Pearl Copper Project in Arizona, targeting historically rich Odyssey and Ford prospects.

White Cliff Minerals has awarded drilling contracts to Northspan Explorations for a 4,000-meter campaign at its Rae Copper Project in Nunavut, marking a significant exploration push after decades of dormancy.

Trinex Minerals has secured statutory approval for a Reverse Circulation drilling program at its Dudley Lithium Project on Kangaroo Island, marking a key step forward in its lithium exploration strategy. Meanwhile, the company has withdrawn from its uranium project in Canada to focus resources on lithium.

Brookside Energy has initiated drilling preparations for the Bruins Well in the prolific SWISH Play, aiming to boost production and increase its working interest to around 70%. This marks the first of three wells planned in its 2025 program, with strong production forecasts underpinning growth ambitions.

Conico Ltd is exploring strategic options to enhance its Mt Thirsty cobalt-nickel project while navigating a significant arbitration ruling over drilling contracts in Greenland. The company also signals ongoing evaluation of new mineral exploration opportunities.

Echelon Resources delivered a robust Q4 2024, driven by standout drilling results at Mereenie and a 23% rise in Amadeus production receipts, underpinning a strong financial position.