Latest Drilling News

Xstate Resources has reported a promising gas discovery at its Diona-1 well in Queensland, updating prospective resources to 200 billion cubic feet and securing funding for upcoming appraisal and production testing.

3D Energi has reported significant gas discoveries at Essington-1 and Charlemont-1 wells in the Otway Basin, reinforcing its strategy to supply local gas to Australia's east coast. However, the company faces funding challenges that have led to a temporary trading suspension.

Enterprise Metals’ latest quarterly report highlights encouraging drilling results at the Vulcan prospect within the Doolgunna Project, revealing potential for a significant gold and copper-zinc mineralised system. Meanwhile, exploration continues across multiple WA projects amid ongoing funding efforts.

Iron Bear Resources has strengthened its financial position with fresh funding from Vale and a significant share sale, while progressing its flagship iron ore project in Canada amid positive government engagement.

Emperor Energy has appointed Tim Handley as Managing Director and is making significant progress on funding and preparing the Judith-2 appraisal well in the Offshore Gippsland Basin.

Triton Minerals has executed a key agreement advancing the sale of 70% of its Mozambique graphite assets and completed initial drilling at its Aucu gold-copper project, positioning the company for growth amid stable operating conditions.

Kalamazoo Resources has reported a significant upgrade to its Mt Olympus underground gold resource alongside a robust scoping study and the commencement of a pre-feasibility study, supported by an $8 million capital raise.

American Tungsten & Antimony Ltd (ASX, AT4) has initiated drilling at its Utah antimony project and expanded its Nevada tungsten portfolio, while preparing a spin-out IPO of Australian assets to sharpen its US focus.

North Stawell Minerals has reported promising diamond drilling results at its Darlington Prospect, reinforcing its status as a key target within the Stawell Mineralised Corridor. The company also secured $900,000 in new funding to support its 2026 exploration plans.

European Lithium Limited has bolstered its cash reserves with over A$300 million from share sales in Critical Metals Corp, while delivering promising high-grade rare earth drilling results at its Greenland Tanbreez Project.

AJ Lucas Group Limited reported a solid 29% rise in Australian Operations EBITDA for the December quarter, underpinned by disciplined cost management and a significant UK settlement. Despite a revenue dip and suspended mining operations, the company reduced related party loans, securing lower interest rates and strengthening its financial position.

Industrial Minerals Ltd has announced a maiden JORC Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate of 6.2 million tonnes at 98% silica for its Pippingarra Quarry Project, signalling a significant step forward in supplying high-value quartz to advanced technology markets.