Latest Drilling News

Capricorn Metals has agreed to acquire the Mongers Lake Project adjacent to its Mt Gibson Gold Project, aiming to unlock new gold resources in Western Australia. The $1.5 million deal includes cash and shares, with milestone payments tied to resource and mining developments.

Native Mineral Resources has poured its first gold at the Blackjack Gold Project in Queensland, marking a pivotal shift from development to production with initial revenue generated.

Lincoln Minerals has identified multiple high-priority drill targets at its Minbrie Copper-Base Metals Project with drilling planned for late 2025, while its Kookaburra Graphite Project achieves battery-grade purity, underscoring the company’s strategic positioning in critical minerals.

Everest Metals Corporation has revealed a promising 1.1km gold anomaly at its Revere project, completed a key rubidium extraction study at Mt Edon, and is poised to start mining at Mt Dimer by year-end.

Peel Mining Limited has completed key drilling and commenced metallurgical testing at Wagga Tank, while advancing exploration and joint venture activities at Curnamona, maintaining a solid cash position of $1.4 million.

Berkeley Energia advances critical minerals exploration with promising lithium and rubidium findings at its Conchas Project, while escalating a $1 billion arbitration against Spain over uranium project permitting. Political shifts in Spain’s nuclear policy add a new dimension to the company’s strategic outlook.

Red Hill Minerals reported robust royalty revenues and exploration progress in the June 2025 quarter, underpinned by strong iron ore shipments and strategic royalty acquisitions. The company’s solid cash position and advancing drill programs position it well for growth.

Sovereign Metals has marked significant progress at its Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project in Malawi, completing key geotechnical studies and securing a power supply framework. New US tariffs on Chinese graphite elevate Kasiya’s strategic importance as a low-cost alternative.

Estrella Resources has made significant strides in its maiden manganese drilling campaign in Timor-Leste, confirming high-grade mineralisation and advancing a major limestone marketing agreement with an Indonesian partner.

Juno Minerals has agreed to sell its Mount Mason DSO Hematite Project for A$6 million cash plus a 2% royalty, while maintaining focus on its flagship Mount Ida Magnetite Project. The transaction strengthens Juno’s cash position and sets the stage for renewed development efforts.

Battery Age Minerals has initiated its maiden drilling campaign at the Bleiberg Zinc-Germanium Project following regulatory approval, while advancing exploration at El Aguila with a $3 million capital raise backing its growth.

FireFly Metals reports exceptional drilling results at its Green Bay Copper-Gold Project, extending mineralisation well beyond current resources. Backed by a substantial A$145 million capital raise, the company is poised for a resource update and advancing mining studies.