Latest Drilling Operations News

Advance Metals Limited has commenced its inaugural drilling program at the high-grade Yoquivo Silver-Gold Project in Chihuahua, Mexico, aiming to unlock significant value from its substantial silver-gold mineralisation.

Rincon Resources has reported a maiden mineral resource estimate at its South Telfer Gold-Copper Project, alongside advancing exploration plans at Laverton with new drilling preparations underway.

Echelon Resources delivered a robust March 2025 quarter with production volumes up 5% and development wells at Mereenie surpassing expectations. The company also moved to acquire full operatorship of EP145 in the Amadeus Basin, signaling strategic growth despite exploration setbacks.

HyTerra Ltd has commenced drilling at its flagship Nemaha Project in Kansas and reported promising hydrogen and helium gas compositions from its Geneva Project in Nebraska, underscoring its leadership in natural hydrogen exploration in the US.

Blue Star Helium has commenced drilling the Jackson 2 well at its Galactica helium project in Colorado, marking a key step in its ongoing development program. The well is progressing towards the Lyons Formation target with plans for flow testing and production tie-in.

Vulcan Energy Resources has marked significant progress in Q1 2025 by achieving Strategic Project status under the EU Critical Raw Materials Act and producing Europe’s first fully integrated battery-quality lithium hydroxide monohydrate. The company advances drilling, financing, and commercial partnerships, positioning itself as a key player in Europe’s sustainable lithium supply chain.

Sun Silver Limited has initiated a focused drilling campaign at its flagship Maverick Springs Project in Nevada to upgrade its substantial 480Moz silver-gold resource and explore expansion opportunities.

Melbana Energy advances its Cuban Block 9 operations with the Alameda-2 workover and prepares to drill Amistad-2, while announcing maiden resource estimates offshore Western Australia’s AC/P70 permit.

Artemis Resources has completed the second tranche of a $4 million capital raise, enabling the resumption of drilling at its Karratha Gold Project after cyclone-related delays.

HyTerra Limited faces operational delays at its Nemaha Project due to severe winter weather but strengthens its management team with a key executive hire to drive 2025 exploration forward.

Whitebark Energy has identified promising hydrogen and hydrocarbon emission hotspots at King Energy’s Alinya Project in South Australia, following a detailed multispectral remote sensing study. These findings set the stage for targeted in-field testing and exploration drilling planned for later in 2025.

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.