Latest Drilling Plans News

Accelerate Resources bolsters its Woodie Woodie North manganese project with strong validation from historic drilling and fresh analysis, setting the stage for mid-year drilling targeting direct shipping ore.

Nelson Resources has expanded its footprint at the Gold Point Project with new high-grade gold-silver veins and prepared for maiden drilling, while unlocking significant development potential at Yarri through mining lease grants and a $10 million funding deal.

Carnarvon Energy is gearing up for a high-impact Bedout Sub-basin drilling campaign in the first half of 2027, supported by a robust balance sheet and strategic investments.

BPM Minerals has completed key surveys at its Bonnie & Clyde Prospect within the Forelands Gold Project, setting the stage for maiden drilling in Q3 2026. The project’s geological complexity and strong geochemical anomalies underline its potential for a major gold discovery.

Sabre Resources (ASX:SBR) is set to expand its footprint in the Northern Territory through an 80% acquisition of major gold and copper-gold projects, including drill-ready targets on extensions of the Tennant Creek Mineral Field. Drilling is scheduled to begin shortly after shareholder approval.

Black Canyon Limited has delivered robust metallurgical results confirming high-quality direct shipping ore (DSO) potential for manganese and iron at its Wandanya Project, alongside commencing a major 15,000m drilling campaign to define and expand resources.

Platina Resources has launched an extensive 2026 drilling campaign across its Laverton gold portfolio, while advancing key acquisitions to nearly double its landholding and navigating leadership changes.

Raiden Resources is pushing forward with its Crixás Gold Tailings Project in Brazil, planning a 1,000m drilling program to establish a JORC Mineral Resource Estimate and aiming for a Final Investment Decision with less than A$1 million in preliminary costs. Meanwhile, exploration at its Vuzel Gold Project in Bulgaria progresses with permitting for a silver anomaly drill program.

Viking Mines has advanced its Linka Tungsten Project by completing a conceptual process flowsheet that incorporates recent metallurgical results and enables future processing upgrades. Preliminary engineering and cost evaluations are underway ahead of planned drilling in the June quarter.

Barton Gold Holdings has reported exceptional high-grade gold assays up to 170 g/t at its Challenger project and strong drilling progress at Tunkillia, underpinning an advancing feasibility study and a robust cash balance of $13.3 million.

88 Energy has amended its Participation Agreement with Burgundy Xploration, extending funding milestones to align with Burgundy’s US IPO process while securing US$400,000 in near-term payments and enhanced lease security. The Franklin Bluffs-1H well spud is now expected in Q1 2027, slightly delayed but underpinned by strong capital commitment.

Green & Gold Minerals (ASX: GG1) is gearing up to drill at its Copper Hills project in Queensland after releasing historic and new data showing high-grade copper, silver, and indium mineralisation. The Herberton Conductor Metals Project is shaping as a polymetallic hotspot with potential ties to electrification and AI sectors.