Latest Drilling Preparation News

Augustus Minerals reports significant advances in gold exploration at its Music Well Project with multiple high-grade assay results and secures a strategic licence application for the Mt Kare Gold Project in Papua New Guinea.

Far Northern Resources has completed its first phase of drilling at the Bridge Creek project, confirming significant high-grade gold mineralization and preparing for an expanded second phase of exploration.

Lakes Blue Energy has secured $6.5 million in new capital and is set to begin drilling the Wombat-5 gas well, targeting near-term supply to Victoria’s east coast market. Meanwhile, its Nangwarry carbon dioxide project moves forward with a fully funded feasibility study.

Killi Resources continues to build momentum at its Mt Rawdon West and West Tanami projects, progressing exploration and preparing for drilling while maintaining a solid cash position.

Buxton Resources reports significant progress across its exploration portfolio, including earthworks at Centurion, heritage survey completion at Madman, and a major graphite testwork success, while regaining full control of Fraser Range after IGO's exit.

Bubalus Resources has completed maiden drilling at its Bubalus South gold-antimony project and is gearing up for further drilling at Crosbie North and Avon Plains, supported by a strong cash position of AUD 3.25 million.

Piche Resources has secured key environmental approvals and completed significant groundwork at its Cerro Chacon Gold Project, while expanding its uranium tenements in Western Australia and planning further drilling at Sierra Cuadrada.

Buru Energy revises its Rafael Gas Project development plan, prioritising drilling the Rafael B appraisal well in mid-2026 and delaying the Final Investment Decision by six months, while maintaining first production for late 2027.

Inca Minerals has significantly expanded high-grade gold-antimony zones at its Hurricane Project in Queensland, with rock chip assays revealing new mineralised extensions and multiple vein structures. Preparations for a maiden drilling program are underway, setting the stage for a pivotal exploration phase.

Amplitude Energy capped FY25 with record production and revenue, while progressing its East Coast Supply Project and announcing significant board changes.

Zenith Minerals has unveiled a significant Exploration Target of 0.3 to 0.8 million ounces of gold at its Consolidated Dulcie Project in Western Australia, backed by a fully funded drilling campaign commencing late July 2025.

Solstice Minerals is set to resume Reverse Circulation drilling at its Bluetooth Gold Prospect in Western Australia, following significant near-surface gold intercepts that highlight the project's commercial potential. Additional drilling is also planned at the nearby Edjudina Range discovery.