Latest Drilling Updates News

49 Metals Limited (ASX:49M) raised $10 million in its IPO and began reverse circulation drilling at its Nevada Gold Mountain project, marking its debut quarter as a listed entity.

Minerals 260 has secured a $59.1 million fixed-price contract with ATCO to build a 400-person accommodation village at its Bullabulling Gold Project, marking a key step towards construction readiness.

Gorilla Gold Mines has uncovered two new shallow, high-grade gold zones at its Comet Vale project, prompting an accelerated drilling campaign to explore the significant growth potential within its North Kalgoorlie Hub resource base.

Aurum Resources has boosted its total gold resources to 4.2 million ounces across two Côte d’Ivoire projects, supported by ongoing drilling and a strategic placement led by Perseus Mining. The company’s strong cash position and board strengthening set the stage for upcoming feasibility milestones.

AusQuest has confirmed a vast copper-gold system at its Cangallo project in Peru, revealing broad mineralisation and multiple higher-grade zones. Meanwhile, exploration momentum continues in Australia under a South32 alliance, with key drilling programs poised to start.

Resolution Minerals has raised A$20 million in a strongly supported institutional placement to accelerate exploration and development at its US Horse Heaven Project, while preparing for a NASDAQ listing to boost its US market presence.

Adelong Gold’s latest drilling at Lauriston validates historic gold grades at Comet and reveals an emerging antimony system at Trojan, signalling potential for a significant gold-antimony corridor in Victoria.

Tolu Minerals has raised AUD 23.75 million through convertible notes from Petrosea, reinforcing its capital position ahead of shareholder approval. The company is also shoring up diesel supplies to safeguard operations at its Tolukuma Gold Mine amid global fuel volatility, while early drilling results hint at further resource potential.

LinQ Minerals has delivered robust drilling results at its Gilmore Gold-Copper Project, including standout intersections at Gidginbung and Mandamah, while securing $15.4 million to accelerate exploration efforts.

Hillgrove Resources posted a record 3,120 tonnes of copper production in Q1 2026, driving a 22% jump in cash to $25.2 million. The company’s exploration at Emily Star and Nugent underpins ambitions to surpass 2 million tonnes annual throughput.

Lithium Energy has wrapped up diamond and air core drilling at the Bajool Prospect, unveiling geochemical trends aligned with a potential porphyry system, while awaiting critical diamond core assay results.

Botala Energy has secured a significant A$1.45 million investment from a new African cornerstone shareholder, lifting regional ownership to around 12% and supporting ongoing drilling and feasibility work at its Serowe Coal Bed Methane project.