Latest Drilling Programs News

Terrain Minerals has restarted its reverse circulation drilling campaign at the Smokebush Gold & Silver Project in Western Australia, aiming for a maiden resource estimate by mid-2026. The program targets the Lightning and Wildflower prospects with over 6,800 metres planned.

High-Tech Metals has resumed its second phase of drilling at the Wagtail Gold Deposit, following promising initial assay results that confirm shallow, high-grade gold mineralisation. The ongoing program aims to refine resource confidence and support near-term development plans.

CZR Resources has completed its first phase of drilling at the Croydon gold project with assay results expected soon, while gearing up for copper exploration at Edamurta. The company’s strong cash position supports an aggressive exploration agenda in 2026.

Altair Minerals has reported a significant upgrade in gold intercepts at its North Peters prospect, including an 85m interval grading 4.81g/t Au, while unveiling a new target area, Old Granny, that extends mineralisation potential by 1.4km.

Kalamazoo Resources has launched the Pre-Feasibility Study for its Mt Olympus gold project amid a fresh drilling campaign, while CEO Luke Mortimer announces his departure to take a senior overseas role.

Boab Metals is set to accelerate construction at its fully funded Sorby Hills Silver-Lead Project in 2026, capitalising on silver prices currently three times higher than previous assumptions. The company aims for first concentrate production by mid-2027, supported by strategic drilling and corporate milestones.

Aurum Resources has reported multiple high-grade gold intercepts from its extensive drilling program at the Boundiali Gold Project in Côte d'Ivoire, underpinning plans for aggressive resource growth and a Pre-Feasibility Study in 2026.

Patagonia Lithium’s latest drilling at Formentera reached 401m, revealing promising lithium concentrations at shallower depths but encountering low-porosity clays that limited further progress. The findings refine the company’s geological understanding and set the stage for upcoming drilling.

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd. has achieved a pivotal regulatory milestone enabling underground exploration at its Sunday Creek project, backed by strong drilling results and a robust cash position of $130.4 million.

Neometals has reported significant gold assay results from its recent drilling at the Ironclad deposit and Mystery gold mine within the Barrambie Gold Project, reinforcing the potential for high-grade mineralisation and advancing plans for resource updates and mine development.

Ora Banda Mining has reported significant high-grade gold drilling results at its Waihi Project, expanding the mineralisation envelope at the Golden Pole Lode and revealing a new lode west of the historic mine. These findings bolster the case for Waihi as the company’s third underground mine.

Rand Mining reports completion of over 5,200 metres of diamond drilling at East Kundana Joint Venture, revealing promising assay results from Sadler and Golden Hind deposits without altering current resource estimates.