Latest Exploration And Drilling Programs News

Encounter Resources has identified a new copper zone at its Elsa prospect in Western Australia's Paterson Province, prompting an expansion of its drilling program to better delineate the breccia system.

Classic Minerals faces a full trial in its legal dispute over Forrestania tenements but retains 80% gold rights and asserts claims to full ownership, continuing exploration plans amid uncertainty.

Buxton Resources has secured all key approvals to start drilling at its Madman Project and agreed to sell its 49% interest in the Copper Wolf JV to IGO for about A$6.15 million, shifting its focus to Australian exploration.

Iceni Gold’s initial RC drilling at Goose Well confirms historic gold mineralisation and reveals a major fault structure that could unlock broader potential. Diamond drilling is set to refine the geological picture and target high-grade shoots.

DPM Metals Inc. has announced preliminary production results for the first quarter of 2026, confirming steady operational performance and progress in ramping up the Vareš mine. The company remains on track to meet its full-year production guidance amid ongoing exploration and capital management initiatives.

GreenTech Metals has uncovered material upside potential at its Munni Munni PGE-Cu-Ni project through a detailed review of historical drilling data, with maiden drilling assay results expected in mid-April 2026.

Orion Minerals has completed the final payment to secure full control of the Okiep Copper Project in South Africa, marking a key milestone in its growth strategy. Exploration efforts are underway to meet upcoming expenditure commitments.

Kingston Resources reports robust high-grade polymetallic assay results from underground drilling at Mineral Hill, reinforcing resource confidence and de-risking near-term mining plans.

Tambourah Metals reports robust high-grade gold discoveries at Beatty Park South and Tambourah King, alongside promising critical minerals results at Speewah North, supported by active drilling and strong funding.

Lord Resources has reported final assay results from its maiden drilling at the Ilgarari Copper Project, revealing significant high-grade copper extensions and refining its geological model.

Sierra Nevada Gold (ASX – SNX) has won the bid for the expansive As Safra Copper-Gold Project in Saudi Arabia, marking a major step in its global exploration strategy. Concurrently, drilling progresses at its Nevada Warrior Gold Project with results anticipated soon.

Fortuna Metals has confirmed significant high-grade rutile mineralisation at its newly acquired Mkanda project in Malawi, supported by a successful A$3.5 million capital raise to advance exploration.