Latest Drilling News

Lightning Minerals has completed a pivotal site visit to the Mt Turner Gold Project in Queensland, confirming multiple promising drill targets along the 14km Drummer Fault. With soil sampling underway and a 1,000m drilling program planned post-EGM, the company is poised to unlock significant gold and copper potential.

Middle Island Resources reports progress on its Northern Territory and Queensland projects, highlighting new exploration targets and a solid cash position as it plans next drilling phases.

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd has reported significant high-grade gold and antimony mineralization extending to 600 metres depth at its Christina prospect, expanding the Sunday Creek project’s strike length to 1.5 km.

FireFly Metals has identified 325 promising geophysical targets at its Green Bay copper-gold project in Newfoundland, using advanced airborne surveys, and is accelerating drilling with strong financial backing.

Somerset Minerals has reported visible copper mineralisation in multiple drill holes across its expansive Coppermine Project in Nunavut, Canada, confirming the district-scale potential of this underexplored copper belt. The company is preparing for a larger Phase-2 exploration campaign as assay results are awaited.

DeSoto Resources reports significant gold intercepts up to 5.73 g/t Au from shallow drilling at its Dadjan Project in Guinea, advancing trenching and expanding regional exploration programs.

Hillgrove Resources’ latest Magnetotelluric survey at Kanmantoo reveals deep alteration zones extending over 2km and a southern extension beyond known mineralisation, setting the stage for targeted drilling at Emily Star in September 2025.

Dalaroo Metals has initiated its maiden field program at the Blue Lagoon zirconium, niobium, and rare earth project in Greenland, aiming to validate historic geochemical anomalies and unlock strategic critical minerals. The work is led by a seasoned Greenland geologist and aligns with growing US interest in diversifying rare earth supply chains.

Resolute Mining has announced an initial mineral resource estimate of approximately 266,000 ounces of gold at its Bantaco Project near the Mako Gold Mine in Senegal, marking a significant step in extending the mine’s life.

New Murchison Gold Limited has transitioned from explorer to producer with mining underway at its Crown Prince project, backed by a $12 million capital raise and promising high-grade drilling results.

Fortescue Metals Group delivered record iron ore shipments in FY25 alongside a rare cost decline, while recalibrating its green energy ambitions and maintaining a strong financial position.

MAC Copper Limited delivered a standout June quarter with record daily copper output and sharply reduced costs, while advancing its strategic acquisition by Harmony Gold.