Latest Drilling Operations News

FIN Resources has successfully completed the first drill hole at its Cabin Lake Gold Project, intersecting a significant 38m zone of sulphide mineralisation that validates its geological model. Assay results are pending as drilling advances to the next target.

American West Metals has commenced a 5,000-metre diamond drilling campaign at its West Desert Project in Utah, targeting high-grade indium, gallium, and copper to bolster US critical metals security.

Brookside Energy has commenced site preparation for a two-well development pad in the SWISH Area of Interest, with drilling set to begin in May 2026 targeting key formations in the Anadarko Basin.

Desert Minerals has launched a targeted drilling campaign at its Scotty Lithium Project in Nevada, aiming to define near-surface lithium mineralisation and support a maiden resource estimate. The project sits in a prolific lithium district adjacent to one of North America’s largest lithium deposits.

White Cliff Minerals has initiated the restart of drilling operations at its Rae Copper Project in Nunavut, Canada, aiming to expand high-grade sedimentary copper mineralisation along key fault zones.

S2 Resources and Black Raven Mining have signed a key Heritage Protection Agreement with the Wajarri Yamaji people, paving the way for exploration licences to be granted over the highly prospective Jillewarra Project in Western Australia.

Winchester Energy has begun drilling the JVU-4 water-injection well as part of its Varn waterflood project, aiming to boost oil recovery through enhanced reservoir management.

High-Tech Metals is poised to launch a significant 5,000-metre drilling campaign at its Mt Fisher Gold Project, aiming to grow and upgrade its existing gold resource by targeting high-grade zones beyond current boundaries.

Litchfield Minerals appoints seasoned geologist Matt McGloin to strengthen its Northern Territory exploration efforts while progressing drilling at Oonagalabi amid operational delays caused by heavy rains.

Belararox Limited has strategically expanded its Argentine copper exploration by acquiring the El Faro tenement adjacent to its Toro South target, adding 22km² of promising ground to its TMT Project. This move strengthens its position amid ongoing drilling targeting a potentially significant copper system.

Amplitude Energy has intersected the primary gas reservoir at its Isabella prospect, revealing encouraging preliminary data that points to high deliverability and low CO2 levels. The company is now set to commence flow testing to better understand the resource potential.

Emperor Energy has won a crucial 24-month extension on its Vic/P47 exploration permit, securing tenure for the Judith Gas Field offshore Victoria and allowing more time to complete environmental approvals and funding arrangements.