Latest Drilling Programs News

Venari Minerals has delivered a maiden JORC Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate for its Red Mountain Lithium Project in Nevada, revealing 3.03 million tonnes of contained Lithium Carbonate Equivalent. The company also reported improved beneficiation results and completed a share buyback to streamline its register.

Geopacific Resources has advanced its Woodlark Gold Project with the Definitive Feasibility Study close to finalisation, underpinned by a $40 million equity raise and promising exploration drilling results. The company is positioning for a development decision in 2026 amid key permit approvals and strategic partnerships.

Hamelin Gold is gearing up for a busy 2026 with planned drilling across three key Western Australian gold provinces, underpinned by a solid cash position and strategic asset sales.

Cooper Metals has completed all regulatory approvals for a ~1,400m RC drill program at Ardmore North, targeting Q2 2026 commencement. The company also executed a strategic asset swap to acquire the Pyramid Gold Project, backed by a nearly $1 million placement.

Duketon Mining has kicked off its maiden drilling program at the Barlee Gold Project, targeting multiple large gold anomalies, while reporting a combined nickel resource exceeding 100,000 tonnes across its Rosie and C2 deposits.

Investigator Silver has locked in a robust Definitive Feasibility Study for its Paris Silver Project, backed by a strategic A$55 million placement to fast-track early works and financing.

Great Boulder Resources accelerated drilling at its Side Well Gold Project, delivering a jaw-dropping 1.93m intercept grading 574g/t gold, including an extraordinary 0.25m at 4,434g/t, while maintaining a solid $12 million cash position.

Falcon Metals has extended high-grade gold mineralisation at its Blue Moon project in Victoria, intersecting visible gold across a 280-metre strike in the Lotus Zone. The company maintains a strong cash balance of A$19.3 million as drilling intensifies with a third rig planned.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX: AR3) reported robust progress at its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project, delivering a high-purity Mixed Rare Earth Oxide pathway with near-complete rare earth recovery and improved heap leach performance. Concurrently, the company defined new uranium targets at Overland with drilling imminent, supported by a strengthened balance sheet following a $6 million placement and government grants.

Patriot Resources has dramatically expanded the Exploration Target at its Tassa Silver & Gold Project in Peru to between 559Moz and 774Moz silver equivalent, positioning it among the world’s largest undeveloped silver systems. A 4,000m drilling campaign is planned to convert this target into a formal Mineral Resource.

CGN Resources has significantly boosted its Western Australian gold portfolio by securing the Desdemona Project from Patronus Resources, setting the stage for a maiden drilling campaign at Christmas Well and Panhandle projects in May 2026.

Broken Hill Mines (ASX: BHM) reported a strong March quarter with a 29% ore grade increase and a 52% jump in silver output, driven by ramp-up at Rasp Mine and advancing Pinnacles development. Operational cashflow rose 45% to A$2.4m amid cost reductions and a strategic partnership with Kingfisher Mining.