Latest Drilling News

Magnum Mining and Exploration Limited has initiated a large-scale auger drilling program at its Piracanjuba prospect within the Azimuth Rare Earth Element Project in Brazil, aiming to define an Exploration Target and a JORC Mineral Resource Estimate by late 2026.

Aurum Resources Limited has reported a 34% increase in the Mineral Resource Estimate at its Napié Gold Project in Côte d'Ivoire, raising the total resource to 1.16 million ounces of gold. This growth lifts Aurum’s combined group gold resources to 4.2 million ounces across its Côte d'Ivoire assets, supported by ongoing drilling and strong metallurgical recoveries.

Elixir Energy and APA Group have partnered to assess the optimal pipeline route for gas from the Lorelle pilot project to Queensland’s Wallumbilla Gas Hub, aiming to support future development decisions.

Zenith Minerals has reported deep diamond drilling results at its Red Mountain Gold Project in Queensland, confirming a vertically extensive mineralised system beyond 700 metres. The company plans a significant reverse circulation drilling program to test lateral and depth extensions, guided by new 3D geochemical modelling.

Jindalee Lithium Limited's US subsidiary, HiTech Minerals, has signed a binding agreement with Constellation Acquisition Corp I to form US Elemental Inc., a NASDAQ-listed company holding the McDermitt Lithium Project. The transaction values the new entity at approximately US$571 million enterprise value, with Jindalee retaining majority ownership.

Nagambie Resources has completed all conditions precedent following strong shareholder approval for an earn-in joint venture with Alkane Resources, enabling Alkane to acquire up to an 80% interest through staged funding over five years.

Nex Metals Explorations Ltd (ASX:NME) has amended its sale agreement of its 20% interest in the Arika joint venture, converting deferred shares into upfront shares and raising $2.5 million cash plus 70.8 million Arika shares. Shareholder approval is scheduled for May 2026 amid ASX regulatory requirements.

Cannindah Resources Limited has finalised the second tranche of its share placement, issuing over 87 million shares to raise nearly $4 million, following shareholder approval and regulatory compliance.

Tamboran Resources Corporation has secured up to US$198 million through a combination of public and entitlement offers to fund expanded drilling and resource delineation in the Beetaloo Basin, aiming for first gas sales by Q3 2026.

DPM Metals Inc. has announced preliminary production results for the first quarter of 2026, confirming steady operational performance and progress in ramping up the Vareš mine. The company remains on track to meet its full-year production guidance amid ongoing exploration and capital management initiatives.

Mithril Silver and Gold Limited reports positive exploration results from its Copalquin project in Durango, Mexico, highlighting significant high-grade silver and gold intercepts at Targets 3 and 5, reinforcing the district-scale potential.

Rapid Critical Metals Ltd has acquired an 80% interest in Green Copper Pty Ltd, gaining control of the Tooloom Silver Project in northern New South Wales. The acquisition adds a large, historically productive silver district with multiple high-grade targets, complementing Rapid's existing NSW assets.