Latest Drilling Programs News

Meeka Metals has successfully poured first gold at its Murchison Gold Project, marking a key milestone achieved within nine months of construction start. The company is accelerating both open pit and underground mining operations, supported by expanded capital expenditure and strong drilling results.

Lefroy Exploration has advanced its Lucky Strike Gold Deposit project through robust near-surface drilling results, a new toll milling agreement, and a $2.5 million funding facility, setting the stage for mining operations in early 2026.

Ora Banda Mining has confirmed a high-grade, multi-lode gold system at its Little Gem prospect, expanding the known strike length beyond 1,000 metres with strong Phase 2 drilling results. A substantial Phase 3 drilling campaign is now underway to further delineate and extend this promising discovery.

Gorilla Gold has accelerated its growth trajectory with strong drilling results at Comet Vale and Mulwarrie, alongside acquiring full ownership of Comet Vale. The company is poised for significant resource upgrades in the coming quarters.

McLaren Minerals has completed a major drilling phase at its McLaren Titanium Project, uncovering significant extensions to mineralised zones and validating key processing methods. The company also secured $1.28 million in an oversubscribed capital raise to fund next-stage development.

Santa Fe Minerals has extended gold anomalies over a 5km strike at its Challa Gold Project in Western Australia and identified new prospects, setting the stage for upcoming air-core drilling programs.

Iceni Gold Limited reported its most significant quarter yet at the 14 Mile Well Gold Project, delivering high-grade gold intersections along the Guyer Trend and securing a $2.5 million oversubscribed placement to fund ongoing exploration.

White Energy Company Limited reported promising exploration results across multiple Australian projects targeting critical minerals, alongside progress in commercialising its innovative coal briquetting technology in South Africa.

Gateway Mining Ltd has agreed to acquire Strickland Metals’ Yandal Gold Project for $45 million in shares, significantly expanding its gold resource base and exploration potential in Western Australia.

Tyranna Resources has completed initial steps to acquire a majority interest in Angola’s Maongo Copper-Gold Project, complementing ongoing lithium exploration at Namibe. The company is poised to restart mining activities dormant since the 1960s, backed by a solid cash position and strategic regional assets.

Australian Mines Limited has executed a binding earn-in agreement for up to 80% of the Boa Vista Gold Project in Brazil, backed by a recent $2.5 million capital raise to fund extensive drilling and exploration across its portfolio.

Genesis Resources has completed its acquisition of full ownership of the Plavica project in North Macedonia and is advancing environmental studies while preparing for drilling campaigns in Australia’s Northern Territory.