Latest Drilling Techniques News

Sentinel Metals has completed its acquisition of the Big Springs Gold Project in Nevada, adding over 1 million ounces to its North American gold resource base and positioning itself as a significant player in Tier-1 US mining jurisdictions.

Sentinel Metals has secured 100% ownership of the Big Springs Gold Project in Nevada, adding over 1 million ounces of gold to its portfolio and nearly doubling its North American resource base alongside its Montana project.

Waratah Minerals has pushed the boundaries of its Consols Gold Zone in New South Wales, revealing a fresh shallow high-grade gold zone alongside substantial deeper mineralisation. Meanwhile, drilling at the Spur Project continues to expand the mineralised footprint northwards.

Dart Mining has digitised and verified extensive historical drilling data at its Walwa Tin Project, identifying two compelling deep drilling targets. Diamond drilling is set to begin in October 2026 to test these high-potential zones beneath known mineralisation.

Broken Hill Mines (ASX: BHM) has confirmed a major new discovery of thick, high-grade silver, lead, and zinc mineralisation at its Centenary Zone, extending the resource strike length to 1,600m and significantly exceeding historical estimates.

Australis Oil & Gas has locked in a major US-listed partner to fund a US$46.25 million drilling program in the Tuscaloosa Marine Shale, with its first carried well slated for late 2026.

Western Gold Resources has lifted the Gold Duke Project’s Mineral Resource to 277,000 ounces of gold, marking a 29% increase in contained gold and a significant jump in resource confidence following extensive drilling.

Great Southern Mining has launched its first reverse circulation drilling program at the Amy Clarke discovery within its Duketon Gold Project, aiming to expand on promising shallow gold mineralisation identified over a 4.7km strike.

Dalaroo Metals has completed drill pad preparations at its Bondoukou Gold Ridge Project, setting the stage for a fully funded 12,000-metre maiden RC drilling campaign targeting three priority gold zones.

Sentinel Metals’ first diamond drill hole at Montana’s Columbia Project reveals a robust 46.8m intercept averaging 5.5 g/t gold, including a standout 13.5m at 16.6 g/t, confirming mineralisation extends into fresh rock below historical drilling depths.

Albion Resources has cleared a regulatory hurdle to commence its inaugural drilling at the Gidgee Gold Project, targeting a high-priority gold zone and multiple new anomalies in Western Australia's Gum Creek Belt.

AIC Mines has reported promising drilling results at its Iris and Eloise South prospects near the Eloise copper mine, confirming extensive copper mineralisation and a spectacular high-grade gold intercept.