Latest Drilling Preparation News

Diablo Resources has initiated exploration at its Star Range Project in Utah, targeting exceptional silver and antimony grades with modern techniques and strategic US government backing.

Octava Minerals has uncovered exceptionally high-grade indium alongside copper, zinc, silver, and tin at its Sweeney’s Prospect in Tasmania, securing regulatory approval for a 2000m diamond drilling campaign to explore this polymetallic potential.

Bayan Mining has secured US Bureau of Land Management approval for its Desert Star Project in California, paving the way for field activities and a planned drilling program in 2026. The project’s proximity to major rare earth and gold mines underscores its strategic potential.

Noble Helium advances its North Rukwa helium project with a confirmed five-hole drilling campaign and a significant resource upgrade, backed by leadership changes and shareholder funding.

Trigg Minerals reports a major geological reinterpretation at its Antimony Canyon Project, defining a substantial exploration target, while expanding its US critical minerals portfolio with key acquisitions and strong funding.

Kore Potash has made significant strides in financing and early development activities for its Kola Potash Project, while updating environmental assessments to reflect design changes. The company holds a cash balance of US$2.13 million as it prepares for construction.

Whitebark Energy has completed a critical soil gas survey in South Australia’s Officer Basin and unveiled a fresh evaluation of its Warro Gas Field, aiming to unlock new energy resources while exiting Canadian operations.

Enova Mining confirms robust rare earth and titanium mineralisation across its Brazilian projects, advancing towards maiden drilling at East Salinas backed by a $0.85 million capital raise.

Paterson Resources has completed a $1.7 million capital raise, positioning itself to launch an 8,500-meter drilling campaign at its Grace Gold-Copper Project in Western Australia’s Paterson Province. This program aims to upgrade the project’s resource classification and support a mining lease application.

Cooper Metals is gearing up for drilling at its Mt Isa East copper-gold project while divesting a majority stake in its Gilberton Gold Project to Sybella Metals, maintaining a solid cash position to fund exploration.

NewPeak Metals has completed acquisition of 100% ownership of the Las Opeñas exploration permits in Argentina, with drilling scheduled for early 2026. The company also advances drilling preparations at its Tansey Gold Project in Australia, supported by strong insider buying.

Far East Gold reports a productive September quarter with significant drilling results at its Idenburg Project, including a new high-grade discovery at North Bermol and an expanded pipeline of exploration targets.