Latest Drilling News

Gold Mountain Limited has reported significant new rare earth and gold anomalies at its Down Under Project in Brazil, boosting the prospectivity of this emerging mineral province. The latest stream sediment sampling results confirm extensions of known mineralisation and reveal new high-potential gold targets.

Red Hill Minerals has reported a robust half-year performance for FY26, driven by strong royalty revenue from the Onslow Iron Ore Project and ongoing exploration investments. The company declared an interim fully franked dividend of 11.6 cents per share.

Austral Resources Australia Ltd has swung from a $22.6 million loss in 2024 to an $11.9 million profit in 2025, driven by strategic asset sales and acquisitions. The company is now poised to accelerate copper production with a major capital raise and new mining leases.

Beacon Minerals Limited has reported a robust half-year performance with gold sales more than doubling to AU$82.6 million and a comprehensive profit of AU$14.8 million, driven by strong production growth and higher gold prices.

AJ Lucas Group Limited has swung to a $38.9 million half-year profit, buoyed by a significant UK settlement and improved Australian drilling operations despite revenue pressures.

Investigator Silver Limited’s Definitive Feasibility Study confirms the Paris Silver Project as a high-margin, low-risk development with rapid payback and modest funding needs. The study outlines a conventional open-pit mine in South Australia, poised for near-term production with robust financial metrics.

Terra Metals has raised $85 million through an institutional placement to fast-track exploration and development of its promising Southwest Prospect within the Dante Project in Western Australia.

Bass Oil reported steady January production with a notable regulatory green light for its Vanessa gas field acquisition and a $3.5 million grant to accelerate the Kiwi gas field development.

Challenger Gold has initiated ore haulage from its Hualilán Mine to the Casposo Plant, marking a pivotal step in its toll milling strategy aimed at near-term production and cash flow. The company also reports robust resource and reserve updates alongside key infrastructure advancements.

Catalyst Metals Limited delivered a robust half-year result with revenues up 50% and profits rising 40%, driven by higher gold prices and operational advances including a doubling of reserves in the Plutonic Gold Belt.

FIN Resources has completed the acquisition of the Cabin Lake Gold Project in Canada’s Northwest Territories, securing key permits and preparing for a fully funded drilling campaign starting in March 2026.

Freehill Mining Limited has secured options to acquire a portfolio of promising copper-gold projects in Chile, including a JORC-compliant resource at Blanco y Negro and extensive exploration potential at Joshua and Samuel. The deal features low upfront payments and milestone-based future costs, aligning with Freehill’s growth strategy supported by its cash-generating aggregates business.