Latest Drilling News

Native Mineral Resources has released a JORC 2012-compliant update to its Granite Castle gold-silver resource, outlining 64,500 ounces of gold and 1.24 million ounces of silver. This milestone sets the stage for accelerated development near its existing Blackjack operations in Queensland.

Caspin Resources has announced a maiden inferred tin resource at its Bygoo Tin Project in NSW, revealing a high-grade deposit with significant upside potential. An extensive Exploration Target suggests the resource could more than double with further drilling.

Dynamic Metals has initiated a 13-hole RC drilling program at its Chalice South prospect, targeting gold anomalies identified through advanced 3D modelling along a historically productive corridor.

Yandal Resources has initiated a targeted reverse circulation drilling program at its Arrakis Prospect, aiming to validate and extend promising gold mineralisation identified by recent air-core drilling. Assay results are expected within weeks, potentially shaping the next phase of exploration.

Castle Minerals has acquired the remaining 10% of Mineralis Ltd, gaining 100% ownership and exclusive rights to explore seven gold permits in Côte d’Ivoire. This strategic move positions Castle to accelerate exploration in a highly prospective West African gold region backed by committed funding and leadership upgrades.

Genesis Minerals has more than doubled its FY26 exploration budget to A$40-50 million, driven by promising drilling results at its Leonora and Laverton gold assets. Recent assays reinforce the company’s strategy of organic growth supported by resource expansion near existing processing infrastructure.

RTG Mining’s 2025 drilling campaign at the Chanach Copper-Gold Project reveals multiple high-grade copper and gold intercepts beyond the existing resource base, underscoring the project’s significant expansion potential.

High-Tech Metals has secured a binding mining agreement with SSH Mining to advance the high-grade Wagtail Gold Deposit, enabling near-term production with minimal capital risk.

Encounter Resources has confirmed a significant 1.5km extension to its Green Niobium-REE deposit, delivering thick, high-grade niobium intersections that bolster the project's growth potential.

Dreadnought Resources has reported outstanding high-grade gold intercepts from recent infill drilling at the Star of Mangaroon, poised to significantly enhance the project’s resource and economics. With further assays pending and a new drilling campaign imminent, the Mangaroon Gold Project is gaining momentum.

Bayan Mining and Minerals Limited has reported exceptional early-stage rare earth element assay results from its Desert Star Project in California, with heavy mineral concentrates reaching up to 26,286 ppm TREO. These findings highlight the project's strategic potential near the Mountain Pass Mine, North America's only operating rare earth mine.

Miramar Resources has secured $409,000 through a Share Purchase Plan to fund further exploration at its promising Gidji JV Gold Project, while advancing a strategic joint venture with Sumitomo at Bangemall.