Latest Drilling Programs News

Perseus Mining reported steady gold production in Q2 FY26 with 88,888 ounces at a higher cost, maintaining a robust cash and bullion balance of US$755 million. The company’s development projects remain on track despite increased royalties and a rejected acquisition bid.

Yandal Resources has made significant progress at its Arrakis gold discovery, confirming a large, high-grade mineralised system while securing a strong cash position to fuel accelerated exploration in 2026.

IGO Limited reports a robust quarter with improved safety, higher spodumene production and prices at Greenbushes, successful commissioning of CGP3, and solid performance at Nova. Despite challenges at Kwinana refinery, the group’s underlying EBITDA and cash flow strengthened.

Lefroy Exploration has transitioned its Lucky Strike Gold Mine from approvals to active mining, with first ore haulage and toll milling set for early 2026. Meanwhile, promising drilling results at the Burns Gold Project hint at further resource growth.

Elixir Energy has secured a $16.6 million capital injection led by Omega Oil and Gas, propelling its high-impact Lorelle-3 appraisal well drilling and expanding contingent gas resources in Queensland’s Taroom Trough.

Mineral Resources Limited has upgraded its lithium production guidance and reported record iron ore shipments in Q2 FY26, alongside a significant reduction in net debt and a strategic joint venture with POSCO Holdings.

Hamelin Gold Limited advances exploration with fresh drilling and geophysical surveys in Western Australia’s Yilgarn, Tanami, and Paterson provinces, maintaining a solid cash position of AUD 3.6 million.

Everest Metals Corporation has ramped up mining operations at its Mt Dimer Taipan Gold Project, delivering over 25,000 tonnes of ore and initiating a major drilling program to expand resources and optimise production.

Tanami Gold NL reports significant drilling progress and an 18% increase in resource tonnes at its Central Tanami Project, reinforcing its growth potential ahead of a key joint venture acquisition.

QX Resources has confirmed high-grade uranium mineralisation at its Madaba project in Tanzania and commissioned a detailed airborne radiometric survey to refine drill targets. Meanwhile, gold and iron ore projects in Australia await further exploration.

Lode Resources has reported a series of impressive high-grade silver and antimony drill results from its Montezuma Project in Tasmania, alongside completing a significant divestment of its Webbs Consol Silver Project, strengthening its balance sheet for further exploration.

Western Yilgarn NL has broadened its gallium exploration at the Ida Holmes Junction Project and secured critical land access for its Cardea 2 Bauxite Project, backed by a $698,000 capital raise to advance multiple resource programs.