Latest Drilling News

Southern Hemisphere Mining has identified a significant new copper target, Ferro West, near its existing Ferro deposit at the Llahuin project in Chile, supported by advanced geophysical data and surface copper oxide findings.

Adavale Resources has identified additional exploration targets at its Parkes Project and remains on track for maiden drilling in Q2 2025, reinforcing its position in the highly prospective Lachlan Fold Belt.

Magnetic Resources NL has significantly increased the Lady Julie North 4 gold deposit resource to 1.55 million ounces, supported by ongoing high-grade drilling and exceptional metallurgical recoveries of up to 97.5%. Feasibility studies for combined open pit and underground mining are advancing, targeting 150,000 ounces per annum over eight years.

Lodestar Minerals has wrapped up its inaugural 16-hole RC drilling campaign at the Darwin IOCG project in northern Chile, targeting high-grade copper and gold mineralisation. Assay results are eagerly awaited, with some samples fast-tracked for early analysis.

Sheffield Resources delivered a standout quarter with record mineral sands shipments and positive operating cashflow from its Thunderbird Mine joint venture, setting the stage for a significant production increase by 2027.

Genesis Minerals has reported a 12% increase in Ore Reserves to 3.7 million ounces, including a maiden 370,000-ounce Reserve at Westralia open pit, underpinning its 'ASPIRE 400' strategy to boost production ahead of schedule.

Minerals 260 Limited has launched a $200-$220 million public offer to fund the acquisition of the Bullabulling Gold Project in Western Australia, featuring a 2.3 million ounce JORC-compliant resource. The company seeks ASX re-admission following a significant change in scale of activities.

Iluka Resources has released its inaugural Mineral Resource estimate for the Goschen South deposit in Victoria, revealing a substantial 630 million tonnes grading 3.7% heavy minerals. This discovery positions Iluka to significantly enhance feedstock supply for its pioneering rare earth refinery at Eneabba.

Ardea Resources Limited has made significant progress on its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project (KNP) Goongarrie Hub, supported by a fully funded $98.5 million Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) led by a Japanese consortium. The project is positioned as a long-life, low-cost nickel-cobalt operation critical to the global battery supply chain.

Ausmon Resources has completed critical field reconnaissance across three South Australian tenements, setting the stage for a targeted rare earth elements drilling program pending regulatory approval.

Mt Malcolm Mines NL has reached a significant production milestone within 3.5 years of its ASX listing, generating initial revenue from gold sales while expanding its exploration footprint across multiple prospects in Western Australia's Leonora region.

Enova Mining has reported a series of high-grade titanium mineralisation intercepts at its CODA North project in Brazil, with assays exceeding 15% TiO2, reinforcing the site's rare earth and multi-commodity potential.