Latest Drilling Technology News

Anson Resources has appointed Baker Hughes to lead critical wellfield engineering for its Green River Lithium Project, advancing plans for a 10,000 tonne per annum lithium carbonate operation in Utah.

Sentinel Metals has kicked off its first diamond drilling campaign at the Columbia Gold-Silver Project in Montana, marking a major regulatory milestone and deploying a low-emission rig to test high-priority targets.

Bindi Metals has kicked off its first diamond drilling campaign at the Ravni Gold Project, targeting a promising 2km mineralised corridor with high-grade gold results and strong geophysical anomalies.

Sunrise Energy Metals has confirmed strong economics for its Syerston Scandium Project with a US$120 million feasibility study, targeting 60 tonnes per year of scandium oxide and potential expansion to 180 tonnes. The project benefits from US government financing interest and rising global demand amid Chinese export restrictions.

First Au Limited has secured a binding agreement to acquire the Barlee Gold Project in Western Australia, significantly enlarging its exploration portfolio in a historically productive yet underexplored greenstone belt.

ABx Group has extended its rare earth discovery in northern Tasmania with new scout drilling revealing high-grade mineralisation rich in critical heavy rare earths. Positioned near surface and aligned with Australia’s Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve, ABx’s findings could reshape supply chains for these vital elements.

Tamboran Resources has sanctioned its Shenandoah South Pilot Project, completed a record drilling campaign, and is progressing infrastructure to deliver gas to the Northern Territory by mid-2026. The company also announced a planned acquisition of Falcon Oil & Gas and raised $56 million in a public offering.

Elixir Energy advances its dominant position in Queensland’s Taroom Trough with a major drilling campaign set for early 2026, aiming to address looming East Coast gas shortages. The company’s extensive acreage and certified resources position it as a key player in Australia’s energy future.

AJ Lucas Group Limited reported a robust start to FY26, driven by a significant UK dispute settlement and improved Australian operations. The company’s liquidity and operational upgrades position it well despite ongoing challenges.

Elixir Energy is set to resume production testing at its Diona-1 well this quarter and prepare for the high-impact Lorelle-3 appraisal well drilling in January 2026, aiming to unlock significant gas resources in Queensland’s Taroom Trough.

PVW Resources has advanced its Brazilian Southeast Hub rare earth projects through a hydraulic auger drilling campaign, confirming deeper mineralisation and exceptional leach recoveries up to 89%. The company is poised for further resource definition and metallurgical optimisation.

Tamboran Resources has completed the largest drilling campaign in the Beetaloo Basin, delivering three 10,000-foot lateral wells with record efficiency. The company targets first gas sales by mid-2026, advancing its Northern Territory gas supply ambitions.