Latest Drilling News

West Cobar Metals has identified five high-priority copper-gold targets in Western Australia’s Fraser Range and secured a farm-in deal with Minrex Resources to fund upcoming drilling. Positive metallurgical results at its Bulla Park copper-antimony project and a $450,000 placement underpin its exploration momentum.

Empire Energy Group reported significant cash outflows in Q1 2025 driven by exploration and infrastructure investments but bolstered its liquidity with new financing facilities, including a Midstream Infrastructure Facility for the Carpentaria Gas Plant.

Empire Energy Group is advancing its Carpentaria-5H well hydraulic stimulation scheduled for June 2025, alongside preparations for the Carpentaria Gas Plant construction, aiming to commence gas sales from EP187 by late 2025 or early 2026.

North Stawell Minerals has reported a standout high-grade gold intercept at its Darlington target, reinforcing the potential for a Mariners-type mineralisation repeat in Victoria’s Stawell Corridor. Meanwhile, Wildwood drilling confirms geological promise despite lower grades.

Lode Resources has reported exceptional high-grade antimony and silver drill results from its Montezuma Project in Tasmania, alongside commencing a substantial 50-60 hole drilling program to expand the deposit.

Cullen Resources Limited reported significant progress in its gold exploration portfolio for the March 2025 quarter, including exercising an option to acquire 90% of the Yardilla Project and planning extensive drilling campaigns across multiple joint ventures.

Blaze Minerals completed a 1,548m diamond drilling campaign at its Ntungamo Project in Uganda, targeting two pegmatite bodies, while assays from its Mityana Project returned no significant results. The company also secured $1.25 million in capital raising to support ongoing exploration.

Blue Energy has resolved a significant legal hurdle by securing an amended Environmental Authority for its Sapphire asset, enabling progression of the Petroleum Lease 1034 and continued pilot production testing despite operational interruptions.

Ronin Resources has made significant strides in its La Punilla gold-silver project in Argentina, while navigating socio-political hurdles in Colombia and refining its lithium exploration efforts in Canada. The company maintains a solid cash position as it pursues new business opportunities.

Austral Gold’s Q1 2025 report reveals a 15.4% drop in gold equivalent production at its Guanaco mine due to mine depletion and mill repairs, while refurbishment advances at Casposo aim to boost future output.

IPB Petroleum Limited has secured a crucial two-year extension on its WA-424-P permit in the Browse Basin, enabling continued exploration and development of its Gwydion asset while maintaining a solid cash position of AUD 1.487 million.

Greenvale Energy has completed the acquisition of the high-grade Oasis Uranium Project in Queensland and successfully raised $1.8 million to fund upcoming exploration programs, marking a significant step in its uranium portfolio expansion.