Latest Drilling Preparation News

88 Energy says multiple bids have been received for a farm-out of its South Prudhoe Project, with negotiations continuing toward a preferred partner. Preparations for the Augusta-1 exploration well are advancing, but the planned Q1 2027 spud still depends on farm-out completion and financing.

Taruga Minerals has transformed its exploration strategy around two Papua New Guinea projects, but the next phase comes with a clear funding constraint. The ASX-listed explorer ended FY2026 with A$1.84 million in cash, a A$3.77 million loss and an auditor-highlighted material uncertainty over its ability to continue as a going concern.

Carnavale Resources has started more than 7,000 metres of aircore drilling at Kookynie while lodging environmental and mine development applications for its proposed Swiftsure and Tiptoe pits. The company says its bankable feasibility study is essentially complete, with an updated financial model and ASX release expected in October.

FMR Resources has completed preliminary 3D inversion modelling of induced polarisation data at its La Martuca Prospect in Chile, refining key chargeability anomalies linked to known mineralised structures and advancing a first-pass drill plan for Q4 2026.

Palisade Metals has boosted its Finley Basin Tungsten Project landholding by 87% to over 696 hectares, setting the stage for maiden drilling in Q3 2026 aimed at validating historical tungsten mineralisation in Montana.

Diablo Resources has completed earthworks at its Star Range Project in Utah, setting the stage for a maiden diamond drilling program targeting high-grade silver and polymetallic mineralisation. Concurrently, the company is progressing its acquisition and exploration activities at the historic Horn Silver Project, with drilling plans advancing.

Noble Helium is set to acquire Earth Source Hydrogen, gaining control of 40,000 square kilometres of helium prospective acreage in Western Australia’s Southern Carnarvon Basin. This strategic move complements its Tanzania project and positions the company to tap into growing global helium demand.

Orpheus Uranium has executed a Sale Agreement to acquire seven exploration licences adjacent to its Marree Uranium Project, significantly enlarging its footprint in a uranium-rich region and assuming early operatorship to accelerate drilling preparations.

Stelar Metals has reported exceptional high-grade tungsten assays from Phase 2 sampling at Hill of Leaders, with grades up to 15.7% WO3 extending mineralisation beyond previous footprints. The company is gearing up for its first 3,000m reverse circulation drilling program amid strong market conditions for tungsten.

Arrow Minerals has uncovered seven decades-old drill cores at the GSWA library, validating historical mineralisation at its Yarraloola Copper Project in WA's Pilbara and setting the stage for a targeted 2026 drilling campaign.

eMetals Limited has secured all necessary approvals to begin a 17-hole diamond core drilling program at its Mineral Range Tungsten Project in Utah, targeting high-grade tungsten mineralisation within a historically productive mining district.

Jindalee Lithium is pushing ahead with its McDermitt Lithium Project in the US, securing shareholder approval for a NASDAQ listing via US Elemental and raising $10.9 million to fund drilling and testwork. The project aims to deliver both lithium and magnesium, aligning with US critical minerals priorities.