Latest Drilling Services News

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.

Mitchell Services reported a transitional FY25 with revenue growth but earnings pressure from lower utilisation and mobilisation costs. The company secured key contracts and launched a decarbonisation joint venture, positioning for a stronger FY26.

Classic Minerals Limited has secured strategic tenements adjoining its Forrestania Gold Project and appointed a drilling contractor under a novel drill-for-equity agreement, while navigating ongoing legal disputes and ASX suspension.

Asra Minerals has completed a major drilling campaign at its Leonora South Gold Project and secured $3 million in fresh capital to fast-track exploration, alongside key leadership appointments and strategic asset realignments.

Miramar Resources has completed a significant aircore drilling program at its Gidji JV Gold Project and secured government co-funding for geophysical surveys at its Bangemall projects, supported by a recent $1.8 million placement.

Horseshoe Metals secures $851,000 through a share placement and converts nearly $650,000 of debt into equity, aiming to accelerate development at its Horseshoe Lights Copper-Gold Project and fund exploration across Australia.

Trek Metals has expanded its Christmas Creek exploration by adding a diamond drill rig to complement ongoing reverse circulation drilling, aiming to deepen geological insights and target high-grade gold zones.

Auric Mining has launched mining operations at the Munda Gold Mine Starter Pit, marking a key milestone with the first blast and steady progress toward October completion. The company is poised to expand with plans for a larger pit next year amid a bullish gold market.

Buxton Resources has secured key contracts and is set to commence its inaugural drilling program at the Centurion IOCG Project in Western Australia's West Arunta region this June, targeting a significant geophysical anomaly.

Estrella Resources has upgraded four reconnaissance permits to exploration licenses in Timor-Leste, significantly enlarging its landholding and enabling advanced exploration activities targeting manganese and limestone deposits.

Asra Minerals has kicked off a targeted 1,300-metre drilling program at its Leonora South Gold Project, aiming to extend high-grade gold mineralisation at the Orion and Sapphire deposits. The company also strengthens its leadership with a new CFO appointment.