Latest Drilling News

Mayur Resources has marked significant progress at its Central Lime Project in Papua New Guinea, completing key wharf infrastructure and ordering essential construction equipment ahead of major build phases.

James Bay Minerals has commissioned a scoping study to explore near-surface oxide gold development at its Independence Project in Nevada, targeting a low-capex open-pit heap leach operation. The project also holds a substantial high-grade skarn gold resource, hinting at significant future growth potential.

Brookside Energy has identified two promising sub-plays within its SWISH Area of Interest in Oklahoma’s Anadarko Basin, targeting the Simpson Group sands and Caney Shale formations with modern drilling techniques.

Strickland Metals has ramped up its exploration efforts at the Rogozna Gold and Base Metals Project in Serbia by deploying a seventh diamond drill rig, intensifying the search for high-grade gold mineralisation ahead of a maiden resource estimate.

Lunnon Metals has completed a detailed Scoping Study for its Lady Herial gold project, highlighting a high-grade open pit opportunity underpinned by predominantly measured resources. The company is advancing commercial negotiations and regulatory approvals, setting the stage for potential near-term development.

Tamboran Resources has reported a record IP30 flow rate of 7.2 MMcf/d from its Shenandoah South 2H ST1 well, matching top US shale benchmarks and paving the way for a 40 MMcf/d pilot project by mid-2026.

Tamboran Resources has reported a record 30-day initial production flow rate from its Shenandoah South 2H sidetrack well in the Beetaloo Basin, aligning with prolific US shale benchmarks and setting the stage for commercial gas sales by mid-2026.

Aguia Resources has reported promising initial drill results at its Santa Barbara gold project in Colombia, confirming key geological models and supporting a significant high-grade gold target. The company plans to accelerate drilling to further define the resource and advance mine planning.

Strategic Energy Resources has commenced gravity and magnetotelluric surveys at its Canobie Project, with Fortescue funding all exploration costs under their joint venture. These surveys aim to refine drill targets for potential copper-gold discoveries later this year.

Lakes Blue Energy has obtained Victorian government approval to drill the Wombat-5 appraisal well, a key step toward unlocking significant gas resources amid looming East Coast supply shortages.

Iltani Resources continues to impress with broad, high-grade silver and base metals intersections from its Orient West drilling program in Queensland, setting the stage for a significant JORC Resource estimate.

FMR Resources has secured a conditional right to earn a 60% stake in the promising Llahuin copper-gold-molybdenite project in Chile, backed by a $2.2 million capital raise and a new Managing Director appointment.