Latest Drilling News

Poseidon Nickel has taken a strategic leap with a proposed merger with Horizon Minerals, aiming to combine resources and processing infrastructure. Concurrently, exploration programs at Black Swan and Lake Johnston have unveiled significant gold and lithium anomalies, underscoring the potential of the combined entity.

Atrum Coal announces the lifting of suspensions on its Alberta coal mining approvals following a new Ministerial Order, while its legal challenge over previous restrictions advances to trial.

Conrad Asia Energy reports solid progress in Q4 2024 with finalized gas sales agreements and promising LNG studies, despite delayed final investment decisions due to regulatory approvals.

Barton Gold Holdings reports a robust December quarter marked by a $5 million gold sale, extensive drilling at Tunkillia and Tarcoola projects, and a strong cash position heading into 2025.

WA Resources Ltd reports significant progress in its West Arunta Project, delivering promising drilling results and metallurgical testwork that pave the way for an updated Mineral Resource estimate in 2025.

International Graphite advances its vision of a fully integrated graphite supply chain in Western Australia, securing significant government funding and delivering promising drilling and testwork results at its Springdale project.

DevEx Resources reports significant progress in its uranium exploration projects at Nabarlek and Murphy West, with new tenement applications nearing grant and ongoing evaluation of high-grade drilling results.

Advance Metals has approved an initial diamond drilling program targeting exceptionally high-grade gold zones at its Myrtleford Project, aiming to unlock significant regional potential following a strategic joint venture acquisition.

Australian Silica Quartz Group reports promising gold intersections at Koolyanobbing Metals Project and progresses its Quartz Hill silica project with positive metallurgical results and strategic funding.

DeSoto Resources has secured a strategic manganese project in Brazil and received pioneering drilling approvals in Australia's Northern Territory, setting the stage for significant exploration activity in 2025.

Brazilian Critical Minerals Ltd reports breakthrough test results from its Ema ionic clay rare earth project, producing a high-purity mixed rare earth carbonate and advancing drilling, logistics, and environmental assessments.

Aquirian’s subsidiary Western Energetics has secured a $20 million, three-year supply agreement with Mt Ida Goldmine, delivering innovative energetics and technology solutions that promise cost savings and environmental benefits.