Latest Drilling News

Encounter Resources has reported a promising high-grade niobium intercept from initial drilling at its Joyce Prospect, validating its exploration strategy and setting the stage for an extensive 40,000m drill campaign.

Many Peaks Minerals Limited has retained its option to acquire 100% of the Baga Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire, advancing exploration with amended payment terms that blend cash and shares.

WIN Metals has sold its non-core nickel rights and infrastructure at Munda to Auric Mining for $1.4 million, redirecting capital to advance its Butchers Creek Gold Project in the Kimberley region.

Magnetite Mines Limited has updated its Razorback Iron Ore Project Mineral Resource Estimate, increasing tonnage by 600 million tonnes through a revised cut-off grade that aligns with Ore Reserves. This reinforces the project's strategic position in South Australia's Braemar iron province.

3D Energi Limited has updated its prospective gas resource estimates in the Otway Basin, revealing a substantial 9.2 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of gross recoverable gas across 51 prospects. The company is gearing up for a multi-well drilling campaign in 2025 targeting near-term commercialisation opportunities to bolster East Coast energy security.

TMK Energy is set to drill a new pilot well at its Gurvantes XXXV Coal Seam Gas Project and is making headway in securing strategic partnerships, particularly with Chinese companies experienced in horizontal drilling and fracking.

Alligator Energy has completed a $17.25 million placement to fund critical development and exploration activities at its Samphire Uranium Project in South Australia, setting the stage for key milestones through 2026.

Osmond Resources has significantly expanded its Orion EU Critical Minerals Project in Southern Spain by 160%, adding three new permits and preparing for a targeted drilling campaign to confirm mineral continuity.

Lightning Minerals has inked a binding deal to acquire Lotus Minerals, gaining advanced gold and copper projects in Queensland and New South Wales, with drilling set to commence within eight weeks. This strategic move diversifies its portfolio and taps into buoyant commodity markets.

Centaurus Metals has announced a maiden iron ore Exploration Target of 520-780 million tonnes grading 30-35% Fe at its Boi Novo Project in Brazil, alongside promising metallurgical testwork indicating high-grade concentrate potential.

Burley Minerals reports encouraging assay results from its maiden drilling at the Cane Bore South Target, confirming surface and near-surface iron mineralisation with high-grade intercepts. The company plans further exploration at larger adjoining targets in the Pilbara region.

Chilwa Minerals has announced a significant 85% increase in its Heavy Mineral Sands resource, now totaling 110 million tonnes at 4.03% total heavy minerals, with 71% classified as Indicated. This upgrade sets the stage for upcoming feasibility studies and further resource enhancements.