Latest Drilling News

Talisman Mining ramps up exploration in New South Wales with new gold targets and advances its Mabel Creek IOCG project in South Australia, supported by strong financials and ongoing drilling programs.

Freehill Mining is progressing towards restarting operations at its Yerbas Buenas magnetite mine with a targeted six-month timeline, while exploration at the adjoining El Dorado project reveals promising magnetite and copper-gold potential.

CuFe Ltd has enhanced the confidence level of its Orlando deposit resource at Tennant Creek, increasing the Indicated classification from 42% to 56% following a rigorous QAQC review. This upgrade supports the imminent release of the Orlando Scoping Study.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX, AR3) reports strong progress in rare earth recovery and uranium exploration, alongside a successful capital raise and strategic U.S. government registrations.

Pivotal Metals has enhanced its Midrim Field exploration announcement by adding detailed assay data and launching an AI-driven program targeting high-grade copper-nickel-PGM deposits in Canada’s Belleterre-Angliers Greenstone Belt. The company aims to leverage historic drilling successes and modern geophysics to unlock new discoveries.

InVert Graphite’s initial trench assays at the Morogoro Project reveal wide zones of high-grade graphite, with grades reaching up to 29% Total Graphitic Carbon. The company is advancing to drilling to explore mineralisation at depth.

Carnavale Resources has announced a substantial 38% increase in gold resources at its Kookynie Gold Project, including the addition of a new high-grade Tiptoe lode. This update significantly enhances the project's economic potential as an updated Scoping Study is underway.

Nova Minerals has closed a US$11.1 million underwritten offering on NASDAQ, positioning itself to advance exploration and feasibility studies at its Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project in Alaska.

Locksley Resources has confirmed multiple new mineralised trends at its Mojave Critical Minerals Project in California, setting the stage for an expanded drilling campaign in Q3 2025. The company’s detailed structural mapping and 3D geological modelling have refined exploration targets for antimony and rare earth elements, aligning with growing US strategic interests in domestic critical minerals.

Lakes Blue Energy has entered a binding agreement with Beijing Maison Group to fully fund a feasibility study for a new CO2 plant in South Australia, aiming to tap into a certified 26 Bcf high-purity CO2 resource. This move complements Lakes’ ongoing gas project in Victoria, signalling diversified growth prospects.

Aureka Limited has reported a significant 19% increase in its global gold inventory following a maiden JORC resource at St Arnaud and a new gold discovery at Irvine’s western flank, supported by a $3 million capital raise.

Santos Limited reported robust operational and financial results for Q2 2025, driven by solid production and cash flow, while its flagship Barossa LNG and Pikka projects advance on schedule. The company also navigates flood impacts and a notable acquisition proposal.