Latest Drilling News

Native Mineral Resources is on track to surpass 1,000 ounces of gold production in a single month for the first time at its Blackjack operation, backed by a strong August smelting run and advancing multi-pit development.

Savannah Goldfields is launching a substantial 2026 drilling campaign targeting resource growth at its Georgetown and Agate Creek gold projects, aiming to bolster feedstock for its Georgetown processing plant and unlock value at Agate Creek.

Tesoro Gold has completed its 80-hole infill drilling at the Ternera Gold Deposit, delivering multiple wide, high-grade gold intercepts that underpin an imminent resource upgrade and maiden Ore Reserve.

Terra Metals has pushed the boundaries of its Southwest sulfide discovery at the Dante Project, extending the mineralised strike by 150 metres to over 1,100 metres and confirming multiple high-grade reef zones. The system remains open, with ongoing drilling and assay results set to further define this promising PGM-Cu-Ni-Co corridor.

Albion Resources has uncovered exceptionally high-grade gold at its Gidgee Gold Project, with rock-chip sampling returning a standout 280.3 g/t Au from the Phar Lap Prospect, setting the stage for a maiden drilling campaign.

Catalina Resources has uncovered a promising intrusion-related tungsten-polymetallic system at its Tallering Project in Western Australia, highlighted by strong W-Mo-Bi mineralisation and a priority drill target from an untested eastern IP anomaly.

Solstice Minerals has pushed the boundaries of its Nanadie Copper-Gold Project in WA, reporting a combined 148m intercept at 0.77% copper and 0.20g/t gold that extends mineralisation beyond the current resource estimate.

Bison Resources has identified additional widespread jasperoidal alteration and gossanous breccia at its Bald Peaks Project in Nevada, reinforcing the presence of a large-scale Carlin-type mineral system. Extensive rock chip and soil sampling programs are underway, with assay results pending and maiden drilling planned.

Westgold Resources reports a 41% jump in gold Ore Reserves to 4.1 million ounces with a 15% grade uplift, achieved at a notably low reserve addition cost of $27 per ounce. The company plans to invest up to $75 million in exploration drilling in FY27 to sustain this growth trajectory.

Encounter Resources has launched a strategic review of its copper assets across Western Australia and the Northern Territory, aiming to accelerate project development amid promising drilling results at its Yeneena Copper Project and other key sites.

Australis Oil & Gas Ltd posted a $2.6 million net loss for 1H 2026 amid sharply reduced production volumes but is progressing its Tuscaloosa Marine Shale development with a key partner and a planned Q4 well spud.

Canadian Phosphate Limited’s initial 2026 drilling at Wapiti has successfully intersected phosphate mineralisation in all eight holes, extending the known Main Zone strike by over 3km. Assay results are pending, with a resource update planned for late 2026.