Latest Drilling Techniques News

Tempest Minerals has refined and extended the gold anomaly at its Sanity Prospect within the Yalgoo Project through denser geochemical sampling, boosting confidence in a potentially large mineralised system.

Godolphin Resources has revealed promising high-grade gold and copper assays from two new prospects outside its established Lewis Ponds resource, signaling significant potential for resource expansion.

AuMEGA Metals has launched an ambitious diamond drilling program at its Cape Ray and Bunker Hill projects in Newfoundland, revealing encouraging early gold results that hint at a larger mineralised system.

Chilwa Minerals has reported impressive high-grade heavy mineral sand assay results from its Mpyupyu Dune deposit in Malawi, confirming thicker and richer mineralisation than previously estimated. These findings pave the way for an upcoming scoping study and resource upgrades.

Unico Silver’s initial Phase 1 drilling at the Joaquin project delivers compelling high-grade silver and gold results, expanding the La Negra resource and revealing a promising new zone at Brunilda. A second drill rig is now accelerating deeper exploration.

White Cliff Minerals has raised A$14.4 million at a notable premium, positioning itself to fast-track exploration at its Rae Copper Project with drilling set to resume mid-year.

Tivan Limited has initiated a comprehensive 35,000m drilling program at its Speewah Fluorite Project in Western Australia, aiming to expand its mineral resource and advance feasibility studies ahead of a Final Investment Decision in 2026.

Kinetiko Energy has spudded a new production test well in South Africa, aiming to unlock a substantial 6.0 TCF conventional gas resource that could ease the country’s energy crisis. Optimized drilling techniques are expected to overcome earlier flow challenges, accelerating the path to commercial gas production.

Lanthanein Resources has confirmed primary gold mineralisation at its Lady Grey Project in Western Australia, with diamond drilling intersecting promising grades aligned with prior geophysical and geochemical targets.

Tamboran Resources reports strong progress in its Beetaloo Basin pilot project, completing key wells and securing $70 million to fund drilling and infrastructure, aiming for first gas production by mid-2026.

Arika Resources has expanded its drilling program across its Yundamindra and Kookynie gold projects to 10,000 metres, leveraging a recent $5 million capital raise and securing a versatile drill rig to accelerate exploration.

Chilwa Minerals has received final assay results from 107 sonic drillholes at its Mposa Deposit, revealing significant heavy mineral grades that underpin an updated resource estimate. Drilling has now commenced at the Northern Shore Halalla deposit as the company advances its mining licence and development plans.