Latest Drilling News

Nova Minerals has closed a US$11.1 million underwritten offering on NASDAQ, positioning itself to advance exploration and feasibility studies at its Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project in Alaska.

Locksley Resources has confirmed multiple new mineralised trends at its Mojave Critical Minerals Project in California, setting the stage for an expanded drilling campaign in Q3 2025. The company’s detailed structural mapping and 3D geological modelling have refined exploration targets for antimony and rare earth elements, aligning with growing US strategic interests in domestic critical minerals.

Lakes Blue Energy has entered a binding agreement with Beijing Maison Group to fully fund a feasibility study for a new CO2 plant in South Australia, aiming to tap into a certified 26 Bcf high-purity CO2 resource. This move complements Lakes’ ongoing gas project in Victoria, signalling diversified growth prospects.

Aureka Limited has reported a significant 19% increase in its global gold inventory following a maiden JORC resource at St Arnaud and a new gold discovery at Irvine’s western flank, supported by a $3 million capital raise.

Santos Limited reported robust operational and financial results for Q2 2025, driven by solid production and cash flow, while its flagship Barossa LNG and Pikka projects advance on schedule. The company also navigates flood impacts and a notable acquisition proposal.

Kairos Minerals reports strong diamond drilling results at its Mt York Gold Project, revealing wide gold intercepts and extending high-grade mineralisation. These findings support a resource upgrade expected later this year.

Osmond Resources has verified monazite as the dominant rare earth mineral at its Orión Project in Spain, highlighting elevated levels of critical magnetic rare earth elements. A maiden drilling program and ongoing metallurgical testing aim to advance the project as a strategic EU supply source.

Prospect Resources has released compelling metallurgical test results from its Mumbezhi Copper Project in Zambia, demonstrating robust, high-grade copper concentrates and strong recoveries that support plans for a central processing hub.

Adelong Gold Limited has successfully completed its first gold pour at the Challenger Gold Mine, marking its transition from explorer to producer and validating its joint venture strategy.

AusQuest Limited has identified two promising deep geophysical targets at its Coober Pedy IOCG Project in South Australia, advancing exploration in a world-class mineral province under a strategic alliance with South32.

FireFly Metals reports exceptional infill drilling results at its Green Bay Copper-Gold Project, confirming strong mineral continuity and setting the stage for a resource upgrade and mining feasibility studies.

Stavely Minerals reports significant shallow gold mineralisation at Fairview North, with assays revealing broad zones of moderate to high-grade gold and metallurgical tests confirming over 80% gold recovery via low-cost heap leaching.