Latest Drilling Techniques News

IRIS Metals has expanded its lithium exploration footprint in South Dakota by acquiring the 752-hectare Tin Mountain Extension, advancing its position as a leading US lithium explorer. Phase II drilling is underway, with assay results and a maiden resource estimate expected by late 2025.

Chilwa Minerals has reported strong assay results from its Bimbi deposit, reinforcing the quality of its heavy mineral sands and setting the stage for an updated Mineral Resource Estimate by the end of June 2025.

Arika Resources has launched an expanded 10,000-metre drilling program at its Yundamindra Gold Project in Western Australia, targeting high-grade gold zones at the Landed at Last and Pennyweight Point prospects.

Brookside Energy has identified two promising sub-plays within its SWISH Area of Interest in Oklahoma’s Anadarko Basin, targeting the Simpson Group sands and Caney Shale formations with modern drilling techniques.

Chilwa Minerals has reported strong assay results from its Mpyupyu Dune deposit in Malawi, revealing high Total Heavy Mineral grades that underpin an upcoming resource update. The company is advancing multiple resource estimates and rare earth exploration with improved assay turnaround.

Brightstar Resources has unveiled spectacular high-grade gold results from its Sandstone Hub drilling program, including a standout 10m intercept averaging 43.8g/t Au. These findings bolster the company’s resource upgrade ambitions ahead of a planned Pre-Feasibility Study.

Nexus Minerals has revealed a significant 1km southern extension to its Branches Prospect at the Wallbrook Gold Project, following a comprehensive 237-hole aircore drilling program. This discovery potentially doubles the known strike length of the mineralised system, underpinning an active exploration phase.

St George Mining has initiated a 10,000-metre drilling program at its Araxá Project in Brazil, aiming to significantly grow its already substantial rare earths and niobium resource. The campaign combines multiple drilling techniques alongside a high-resolution airborne magnetic survey to unlock further mineral potential.

DeSoto Resources has commenced earthworks and is preparing to launch its maiden drilling program at the Spectrum REE-Au-Cu Project in the Northern Territory, targeting promising copper, gold, and rare earth element prospects.

Equinox Resources has reported high-grade titanium dioxide intercepts up to 20.2% TiO2 from recent drilling at its Mata da Corda project in Brazil, expanding the mineralised corridor to 15km and moving closer to a maiden resource estimate.

Lunnon Metals reports promising high-grade gold surface samples at its Hustler and Koombana prospects, reinforcing the potential for new discoveries within the Kambalda Gold & Nickel Project. These results pave the way for follow-up drilling and resource expansion alongside the advancing Lady Herial deposit.

High-Tech Metals has completed its acquisition of the Mt Fisher and Mt Eureka Gold Projects, gaining a substantial 1,150km² landholding and a combined gold resource of 187,000 ounces. The company is set to launch an extensive drilling campaign and a joint venture to process historic gold stockpiles.