Latest Drilling Programs News

Sun Silver Limited has launched an ambitious 2026 drilling campaign at its Maverick Silver Project in Nevada, deploying four diamond core rigs to upgrade and expand its mineral resource while advancing metallurgical studies.

Askari Metals reports strong Phase 1 trenching results at its 100%-owned Uis Project, confirming continuous high-grade polymetallic mineralisation including tin, lithium, tantalum, rubidium, and caesium. These findings bolster confidence ahead of planned drilling in H2 2026.

PolarX Limited and Northern Star Resources have agreed on a US$6.9 million exploration budget for 2026, focusing on a major drilling program at the Caribou Dome Copper Project, while extending key deadlines amid assay result delays.

GoldArc Resources has secured a key tenement adjacent to its high-grade Whistler and Woodpecker South prospects in the Kookynie Goldfields, expanding its Leonora South project at a modest cost. This acquisition complements ongoing drilling programs that have already delivered impressive gold assay results.

Tungsten Mining NL is set to begin a 15,000-metre drilling campaign at its Watershed tungsten deposit in June 2026, aiming to better define near-surface high-grade mineralisation amid record tungsten prices.

Red Sky Energy is set to raise up to $5.2 million through a placement and rights issue to fund its participation in a Santos-operated drilling program in South Australia’s Innamincka Dome. The capital raise aims to accelerate near-term production and cash flow from existing and new wells.

Sarama Resources has progressed exploration at its Australian Cosmo and Mt Venn gold projects while pursuing a $242 million arbitration claim against Burkina Faso over a disputed permit withdrawal.

Tartana Minerals has secured $4.5 million in capital to fast-track exploration and increase copper sulphate production at its Far North Queensland projects. The company is poised to expand its resource base and production capabilities with new drilling and operational upgrades.

FMR Resources has reported extensive mineralised intersections in drillhole 26LHDD073 at Target L within the Llahuin Project JV, highlighting promising porphyry copper-gold-molybdenum potential. Assay results are anticipated in June 2026, setting the stage for a focused Phase II drilling campaign.

Great Southern Mining has initiated deep diamond drilling at its Golden Boulder discovery in Western Australia, supported by government co-funding and a recent capital raise. This marks a pivotal step in exploring the source of multiple gold mineralisation trends within the Duketon Gold Project.

Charger Metals NL has reported promising diamond and RC drilling results at its Lake Johnston Project, extending spodumene mineralisation at Medcalf West to depths of at least 215 metres. These findings support a significant upgrade to the lithium resource estimate.

Australian Critical Minerals has commenced its first diamond drilling program at the Flint gold-silver project in Peru, targeting a large hydrothermal system. The company has also expanded its tenure close to the San Juan silver project, enhancing its exploration footprint.