Latest Drilling Services News

Aldoro Resources has secured funding and acquired a state-of-the-art drilling rig to expand its Phase II drilling program at the Kameelburg REE-Niobium Project in Namibia, aiming to enhance resource definition and metallurgical testing.

Basin Energy has engaged contractors and secured land access to begin maiden drilling at its Sybella-Barkly project, targeting uranium and rare earth elements with government support. The program aims to test district-scale sediment-hosted and paleochannel targets in Queensland.

Horseshoe Metals has secured mining approval for Direct Shipping Ore operations at its Horseshoe Lights project, complemented by promising drilling assays and strategic funding to accelerate development.

Challenger Gold Limited advances its Hualilan Gold Project with commissioning of the Casposo Toll Milling plant and key operational contracts, while Ecuador projects gain value following Lumina Gold’s takeover. A $30 million placement strengthens funding for upcoming milestones.

Desert Metals Limited confirms a substantial high-grade gold system at its Adzope project in Côte d’Ivoire, following a successful diamond drilling campaign. The company also advances exploration at Tengrela South while streamlining its portfolio by relinquishing Western Australian tenements.

ADX Energy Ltd is gearing up to restart flow testing at Welchau-1 and drill multiple shallow gas and oil wells in Upper Austria starting January 2026, aiming for a significant boost in production from low-risk prospects.

Challenger Gold has secured critical drilling and explosives contracts and completed refurbishment of the Casposo Toll Milling plant, marking a pivotal step toward early gold production at its Hualilán project in Argentina.

Bass Oil Limited reported a 3% rise in September oil production, driven by a 20% uplift in Indonesian output, while awaiting regulatory approval for a strategic gas field acquisition.

Ariana Resources has launched the first phase of an extensive drilling programme at its Dokwe Gold Project in Zimbabwe, aiming to expand its 1.1 million ounce gold resource. Initial assay results are expected before year-end, setting the stage for a potential resource upgrade in 2026.

Mitchell Services Limited delivered a robust Q1 FY26 performance, marked by a 68% jump in EBITDA and a dramatic 93% reduction in net debt. The company’s strategic investment in a decarbonisation joint venture signals a forward-looking growth trajectory.

Bass Oil Limited reported a 20% increase in August sales revenue alongside a 3.5% rise in daily production, while progressing regulatory approval for its strategic Vanessa gas field acquisition.

Premier1 Lithium has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent with Mineral Mining Services to advance the Wadgingarra project and accelerate exploration at Yalgoo, aiming to de-risk capital and speed up development.