Latest Drilling News

Sierra Nevada Gold (ASX, SNX) advances its Nevada gold projects with high-grade results and a new mining permit, while pursuing exploration licenses in Saudi Arabia and raising A$9.65 million in a strategic placement.

True North Copper’s maiden drilling at Salebury confirms a large Iron Oxide Copper-Gold system with promising mineralisation extending over a kilometre, setting the stage for resource growth in Queensland’s Cloncurry district.

Hawsons Iron Limited has reported positive Phase 1 results from a CSIRO study revealing the mineral composition of its iron tailings, highlighting potential for hematite recovery as a valuable byproduct.

Thunderbird Resources reports promising due diligence results on the Springfield Gold Deposit in NSW, revealing a potentially extensive gold system with strong exploration prospects. Systematic soil sampling and drilling programs are set to begin soon, pending shareholder approval.

Loyal Metals has intersected an extensive 132.5-meter zone of massive sulphides in its first drill hole at the Highway Reward Copper-Gold Mine, marking a significant milestone in exploration after two decades. This discovery highlights promising copper-gold mineralisation close to the open pit, with follow-up drilling underway.

Advance Metals has intersected visible gold at a record depth of 465 metres at its Happy Valley deposit, suggesting a high-grade gold system extending over 500 metres vertically and open in all directions. Assay results are pending, with further drilling fully funded by a recent $13 million capital raise.

Ragusa Minerals has agreed to acquire a controlling stake in Pegasus Tel Inc., gaining access to the Purple Pansy manganese-gold project in Arizona, a critical asset aligned with US strategic mineral priorities.

Novo Resources reported a narrowed Q3 2025 net loss amid active exploration in Western Australia and New South Wales, boosted by a significant share sale that enhanced liquidity.

Voltaic Strategic Resources has identified new gold mineralised corridors at Meekatharra and confirmed rare earth potential at Paddys Well, while maintaining a robust cash position of A$7.9 million.

Critical Resources Limited has significantly expanded its Mavis Lake Lithium Project in Canada and completed maiden drilling at its Amoco Gold-Antimony Project in Australia, while also acquiring a large gold-antimony portfolio in New Zealand. The company raised $1.8 million to fund exploration and appointed Tim Wither as Managing Director.

Condor Energy secures a 12-month extension for its offshore Peru exploration block and validates the Piedra Redonda gas field as a key regional energy asset with multiple commercialisation options.

Miramar Resources advances its exploration portfolio with a new joint venture with Sumitomo Metal Mining and promising drilling results at key projects in Western Australia.