Latest Drilling Preparation News

Invictus Energy has secured critical contracts and initiated rig mobilisation as it prepares to drill the high-impact Musuma-1 exploration well in Zimbabwe's Cabora Bassa Basin in H2 2026.

TechGen Metals has completed all preparations for maiden drilling at its Blue Devil copper-gold project in WA, uncovering a new gossanous zone at Red Devil with high-grade assays pending.

Pioneer Minerals has completed a critical airborne VTEM survey over its Springfield Tungsten-Gold-Gallium Project in Idaho, setting the stage for maiden drilling after integrating multiple datasets and securing key approvals.

Viking Mines’ tailings sampling at Nevada’s Linka Tungsten Project reveals minimal leftover tungsten, affirming strong historical recovery and bolstering confidence before maiden drilling in July.

Infinity Mining has flagged significant concerns over the historical copper resource estimate at its Cangai Project, prompting a comprehensive revision expected within three months.

Clara Resources has secured options over 111 square kilometres of new tenure along the Kingsborough Fault corridor at its Mareeba Gold Project, consolidating a district-scale landholding rich in gold, antimony and tungsten prospects.

Belararox’s latest geophysical work at its Kalahari Copper Project in Botswana reveals promising geological continuity extending from the nearby Khoemacau mining district, setting the stage for drilling to begin in July.

Nimy Resources has uncovered a second significant gold anomaly at its Mons Project in Western Australia, expanding the prospective gold corridor to around 16 kilometres and setting the stage for a maiden drill campaign in the coming quarter.

Patagonia Lithium’s Well 7 at Formentera delivered a lithium assay of 270ppm at 282m, close to the project average, alongside encouraging porosity and specific yield results that underpin production potential. Drilling will now shift to the Cilon concession, targeting a high-grade lithium zone.

Emperor Energy has submitted a revised Environmental Plan for its Judith-2 appraisal well and is advancing drilling preparations, including securing contractors and negotiating the Valaris-107 rig contract for a late Q1 2027 start.

Australian Gold and Copper Ltd (ASX: AGC) is set to expand its NSW footprint by acquiring the Junee Gold Project for $5.4 million in shares, supported by a concurrent $5 million placement to accelerate exploration.

Killi Resources has significantly extended the King Louie Breccia gold-copper-molybdenum anomaly at its Mt Rawdon West Project, setting the stage for imminent drill testing backed by government funding.