Latest Drilling Plans News

Patronus Resources has upgraded its Mertondale gold Mineral Resource Estimate to 480,000 ounces and is progressing a Scoping Study, while also identifying strong VMS potential at its Cardinia Project and expanding strategic investments.

Forrestania Resources delivered strong high-grade gold drilling results at Ada Ann and Lady Lila, while exercising key options to broaden its exploration footprint in Western Australia.

Hamelin Gold Limited advances its Western Australia gold exploration with co-funded drilling programs at Fremlins South and Jazz prospects, while completing a significant $2.8 million capital raise to fuel further activity.

Encounter Resources Limited has unveiled an ambitious 2025 exploration and development program across its Australian critical minerals projects, supported by significant government co-funding and a strong cash position.

Alchemy Resources reported significant progress at its Karonie Gold-Lithium Project with JOGMEC completing its $600,000 farm-in commitment and over 4,000 soil samples analyzed, identifying 12 priority targets for follow-up. Meanwhile, strong copper and gold assays at Lachlan’s Yellow Mountain prospect and regained Bryah Basin control underscore a busy quarter.

Gold Mountain Limited reports robust exploration progress across its Brazilian portfolio, confirming high-grade rare earth element mineralisation and defining multiple lithium drill targets, supported by a $3.05 million capital raise.

Western Yilgarn NL reports a substantial 168.3 million tonne inferred bauxite resource at Julimar West and progresses exploration at its New Norcia gallium-bauxite project, supported by a $520,000 capital raise.

IRIS Metals has reported a JORC-compliant initial lithium resource at its Beecher Project, alongside high-grade drilling results at Tin Mountain, setting the stage for near-term production and resource expansion in South Dakota.

Pantera Lithium has identified six high-priority drilling locations for its Smackover Lithium Brine Project, supported by promising Arkansas legislation offering fiscal and regulatory incentives that could reshape the project's economics.

Thor Energy PLC has fast-tracked exploration activities at its newly acquired South Australian hydrogen and helium licence following a promising independent resource assessment. The company reported a net cash outflow but maintains a solid cash position to support upcoming work.

Avira Resources has significantly expanded its Tangadee Project in Western Australia and is preparing to drill three high-potential EM targets, while advancing its capital raising efforts to fund exploration.

BOA Resources is progressing its 2025 drilling plans across key lithium and nickel tenements in Western Australia, while managing delays in heritage surveys and optimizing its tenement portfolio to focus on high-potential assets.