Latest Drilling Operations News

Australian Gold and Copper Ltd reports encouraging low-grade copper-zinc mineralisation in a newly defined search space west of the Achilles deposit, with plans to resume drilling and conduct advanced geophysical surveys.

Vulcan Energy has begun mobilising its advanced V20 drilling rig to the Schleidberg site in Germany, marking a key milestone in its Phase One Lionheart Project to produce sustainable lithium for electric vehicle batteries.

American West Metals has reported a substantial increase in its Storm Copper Project's mineral resource, alongside new high-grade copper discoveries and a successful A$7 million capital raise to fund further exploration and development.

Summit Minerals reports significant progress at its Equador Niobium and Tantalum Project, highlighted by strong assay results and permit submissions, while temporarily suspending drilling at its newly launched Barra Lithium Project due to mechanical setbacks.

Aldoro Resources has confirmed extensive niobium mineralisation at its Kameelburg project in Namibia, prompting an expansion of its diamond drilling program ahead of a maiden resource estimate expected in Q2 2025.

Blue Star Helium has secured strategic helium and oil and gas assets in Colorado, partnered with Helium One to fund drilling, and raised A$3 million, positioning itself for production growth in 2025.

White Cliff Minerals has secured all necessary permits to initiate drilling at its Rae Copper Project in Nunavut, targeting exceptionally high-grade copper zones identified in 2024. Drilling is set to commence in March 2025, focusing on the Hulk and Danvers prospects.

Delta Lithium reports promising drilling outcomes at its fully permitted Mt Ida Gold Project, confirming resource growth potential and endorsing a standalone development strategy.

Melbana Energy reports steady progress on its Cuban Block 9 project, including an imminent workover of Alameda-2 and upcoming drilling of Amistad-2, supported by a solid cash position of $9.7 million.

Saturn Metals reports strong assay results from its Apollo Hill Gold Project, reinforcing the deposit’s continuity and supporting its heap leach development strategy. An interim resource upgrade is imminent, with extensive drilling ongoing.

White Cliff Minerals has secured a crucial Class A Land Use Permit for its Rae Copper Project in Nunavut, setting the stage for maiden drilling activities to begin in March 2025. This regulatory milestone follows a positive environmental screening and signals progress in unlocking high-grade copper potential.