Latest Drilling Operations News

Lakes Blue Energy has obtained Victorian government approval to drill the Wombat-5 appraisal well, a key step toward unlocking significant gas resources amid looming East Coast supply shortages.

Asian Battery Metals has intercepted further massive sulphide mineralisation at its Oval copper-nickel project in Mongolia, expanding the known mineralised zone and confirming geological continuity between key areas.

Mithril Silver and Gold reports compelling high-grade gold and silver channel sampling results from Target 5 at its Copalquin property in Mexico, highlighting a promising new drill target within a district-scale epithermal system.

Perpetual Resources is set to commence its first-ever drilling campaign at the Igrejinha Lithium Project in Brazil’s Lithium Valley, targeting high-grade spodumene pegmatites with results expected in July.

State Gas Limited faces a land access blockade at its Rolleston West Project, prompting legal action to resume critical drilling operations. The dispute threatens to delay progress on promising coal seam gas assets in Queensland's Bowen Basin.

West Coast Silver has initiated its first diamond drilling campaign at the Elizabeth Hill Project, aiming to expand known high-grade silver zones using advanced on-site technology.

Breakthrough Minerals has resolved a critical regulatory issue allowing the Errolls Gold Project acquisition to proceed, with drilling set to begin next quarter targeting high-grade gold extensions.

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.

TechGen Metals has launched an expanded aircore drilling program at its El Donna Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, targeting promising gold anomalies and historic high-grade intercepts. The company is leveraging its strategic location and strong market conditions to advance exploration.

FireFly Metals reports significant high-grade copper and gold intersections extending over 200m beyond its current Mineral Resource at the Green Bay Project, prompting an aggressive expansion to seven drill rigs. Strong geophysical signals suggest substantial further resource growth potential.

Imdex Limited reported a stabilisation in global exploration activity after a prolonged downturn, highlighting resilience despite a 19% revenue dip in 3Q25 and outlining a growth strategy focused on technology and integrated solutions.

OD6 Metals has secured regulatory approval to resume exploration at its historic Gulf Creek Copper Project in NSW, with assay results from six completed drill holes expected soon to shape future programs.