Latest Drilling News

Andean Silver Limited reports robust drilling results from its Cerro Bayo project, revealing new high-grade mineral zones and expanding its tenement holdings. The company has mobilized a third drill rig and launched a major geophysical program, setting the stage for multiple resource updates in 2025.

Power Minerals reports strong progress in its maiden diamond drilling program at the Niobio Project in Brazil, successfully intercepting targeted pegmatite zones and validating its exploration model. Results are anticipated in Q1 2025, while the company withdraws from the Tântalo Project due to licensing challenges.

Kali Metals has significantly extended the gold-in-soil anomaly at its Marble Bar Project, increasing the strike length by 80% to 9.5 kilometres. The company is now prioritising gold exploration while maintaining lithium as a secondary focus.

Dundas Minerals has reported multiple high-grade gold intercepts from its recent drilling at the Rockland Mining Lease, confirming a significant 1km mineralised trend at the Windanya Gold Project. Detailed 3D modelling is underway to guide further exploration.

Beacon Minerals has launched an eight-hole diamond drilling program at its Lady Ida Iguana Deposit, aiming to refine mine design and deepen geological understanding. Results are anticipated in the second quarter of 2025.

D3 Energy has successfully completed production testing at its Nooitgedacht Major borehole in South Africa's ER315 permit, revealing robust gas flow rates and high helium concentrations that underscore the project's economic promise.

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited reports unprecedented ultra-high-grade rare earths results from its Monte Alto Project in Bahia, Brazil, confirming both scale and continuity of mineralisation. The company is poised to update its JORC resource estimate in Q2 2025 amid promising district-scale exploration potential.

Lucapa Diamond Company has identified two significant conductive base metal targets at its Merlin Diamond Project in the Northern Territory, marking a major milestone after 25 years without geophysical surveys. These targets lie just 50km from the world-class McArthur River zinc-lead mine, suggesting strong exploration potential.

Strickland Metals reports a significant 80.2m intercept grading 1.9g/t AuEq at its Shanac Deposit in Serbia, setting the stage for a resource upgrade in March 2025.

88 Energy Limited reports solid progress in its Alaskan oil projects with key joint venture partner Burgundy reaffirming commitment, alongside strategic acreage expansion and operational cost reductions.

Core Energy Minerals has entered staged option agreements to acquire up to 100% interests in the Cummins and Harris Greenstone uranium projects, expanding its footprint in South Australia's premier uranium mining jurisdiction.

Iron Road Ltd has secured a $3 million milestone payment from Amp Energy and made significant progress on its Cape Hardy Industrial Port Precinct and Central Eyre Iron Project slurry pipeline study, reinforcing its strong cash position and strategic development plans.