Latest Drilling Programs News

IRIS Metals has reported significant progress in its US lithium and critical minerals projects, highlighted by major rubidium discoveries and a strategic tungsten farm-in. The company is poised to enhance its role in domestic critical minerals supply chains.

Iceni Gold Limited reported a busy December quarter focused on advancing diamond drilling at its 14 Mile Well and Welcome Creek projects in Western Australia, with assay results expected soon and a cash position of $1.53 million.

Orbminco Limited has completed its acquisition of the Majestic North Gold Project and initiated an infill drilling program to boost resource confidence. The company also refreshed its leadership with new technical and board appointments as it charts a strategic path forward.

Bellavista Resources has appointed a new leadership team and completed a detailed LiDAR survey over its Edmund Basin projects, setting the stage for targeted exploration and bioleaching test work.

Burley Minerals is progressing its Cane Bore Iron Project with planned drilling following heritage surveys, while reviewing its Chubb Lithium Project strategy amid rising lithium prices. The company also relinquished its Yerecoin Iron Project due to legal challenges.

OzAurum Resources has reported strong drilling results and promising heap-leach testwork at its Mulgabbie North Gold Project, alongside a strategic $4.1 million placement to Forrestania Resources.

3D Energi has reported significant gas discoveries at Essington-1 and Charlemont-1 wells in the Otway Basin, reinforcing its strategy to supply local gas to Australia's east coast. However, the company faces funding challenges that have led to a temporary trading suspension.

Enterprise Metals’ latest quarterly report highlights encouraging drilling results at the Vulcan prospect within the Doolgunna Project, revealing potential for a significant gold and copper-zinc mineralised system. Meanwhile, exploration continues across multiple WA projects amid ongoing funding efforts.

Triton Minerals has executed a key agreement advancing the sale of 70% of its Mozambique graphite assets and completed initial drilling at its Aucu gold-copper project, positioning the company for growth amid stable operating conditions.

American Tungsten & Antimony Ltd (ASX, AT4) has initiated drilling at its Utah antimony project and expanded its Nevada tungsten portfolio, while preparing a spin-out IPO of Australian assets to sharpen its US focus.

Kalamazoo Resources has reported a significant upgrade to its Mt Olympus underground gold resource alongside a robust scoping study and the commencement of a pre-feasibility study, supported by an $8 million capital raise.

North Stawell Minerals has reported promising diamond drilling results at its Darlington Prospect, reinforcing its status as a key target within the Stawell Mineralised Corridor. The company also secured $900,000 in new funding to support its 2026 exploration plans.