Latest Drilling Preparation News

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.

Lightning Minerals has initiated site preparations for a Phase 1 drilling campaign at the Mt Turner Gold Project in Queensland, aiming to unlock deeper gold mineralisation beneath historic pits. The move follows a recent funding boost and is part of the company’s proposed acquisition of Lotus Minerals.

Tambourah Metals has confirmed significant high-grade antimony, silver, and copper mineralisation at its Speewah Nth project, reinforcing historic findings and setting the stage for expanded exploration and drilling.

Enova Mining has launched a focused Phase 2 surface sampling campaign at its East Salinas project in Brazil, aiming to refine high-grade rare earth element drill targets ahead of planned drilling later this month.

Whitebark Energy has finalized a preliminary well design and rig market assessment for drilling the massive Rickerscote prospect in 2026, estimating costs at AU$7.7 million. The move positions the company at the forefront of Australia's emerging hydrogen, helium, and hydrocarbon sectors.

First Au Limited has cleared key legal and operational hurdles in its 100% earn-in acquisition of the Nimba Gold Project in Liberia, setting the stage for initial drilling ahead of its July AGM.

Javelin Minerals has identified multiple high-priority gold-copper drilling targets at its Coogee West Project in Western Australia, setting the stage for a significant exploration campaign in the coming months.

DeSoto Resources has commenced earthworks and is preparing to launch its maiden drilling program at the Spectrum REE-Au-Cu Project in the Northern Territory, targeting promising copper, gold, and rare earth element prospects.

Nova Minerals is launching a major 15,000-metre drilling campaign at its Estelle Project in Alaska, targeting gold and antimony resources to advance feasibility and permitting. The program includes maiden resource drilling at the high-grade Stibium prospect and potential expansion pending U.S. defense funding.