Latest Drilling News

Fortuna Metals has appointed two seasoned technical consultants to fast-track resource development and metallurgical planning at its Mkanda rutile and graphite project in Malawi, signalling a move towards resource estimation and potential commercialisation.

Pantoro Gold has reported exceptional underground drilling results from the Butterfly area within its Norseman Gold Project, revealing high-grade gold mineralisation close to existing infrastructure and promising further resource expansion.

Great Boulder Resources has reported extraordinary high-grade gold intercepts at its Side Well Gold Project in WA, including a staggering 4434g/t assay at depth, signaling strong potential to expand its 1Moz resource base.

Galilee Energy has confirmed the final location for its Zydeco-1 well in Louisiana, targeting significant gas and condensate resources with drilling set for the second quarter of 2026. The well also aims to explore additional oil potential, optimising costs and environmental impact.

Tungsten Mining NL is set to begin a substantial drilling campaign at its Mt Mulgine Trench deposit in May 2026, aiming to test and potentially expand its tungsten resource amid soaring global prices.

Prodigy Gold has updated its Hyperion Gold deposit resource, boosting indicated ounces by 70% to 212,000 ounces and increasing the total resource to 454,000 ounces. This reflects successful 2025 drilling and improved confidence ahead of a planned scoping study.

Elixir Energy has completed drilling the Lorelle-3H well in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, achieving over 1,000 metres of high-quality net gas-condensate pay and setting a new benchmark for lateral drilling in the basin. A multi-stage fracture stimulation and production test is planned for Q2 2026, potentially paving the way for Elixir’s first reserves booking.

MetalsGrove Mining has launched an advanced regolith mapping and UAV LiDAR survey at its Zuénoula Project, aiming to sharpen exploration targets and accelerate gold discovery in central Côte d’Ivoire.

Havilah Resources has confirmed widespread stratabound copper mineralisation over a 6 km strike at its Birksgate prospect in South Australia, extending known deposits and highlighting a large, untested target area.

Mount Hope Mining Limited has reported progress in its Mt Solitary gold prospect drilling while posting a $1.14 million loss for the half-year ended December 2025. The company’s exploration efforts continue to focus on resource growth in the southern Cobar Basin.

Forrestania Resources has completed its maiden drilling program at British Hill, revealing significant high-grade gold mineralisation extending deeper and along strike. These promising results set the stage for an expanded Mineral Resource Estimate and further development.

Emperor Energy has successfully raised $17.5 million to advance drilling of its Judith-2 appraisal well, aiming to unlock a major gas resource in Victoria’s Gippsland Basin. The capital raise underscores strong investor confidence as the company moves closer to proving commercial gas flow rates.