Latest Exploration And Drilling Programs News

Javelin Minerals has launched a significant diamond drilling campaign targeting two major deep gold-copper anomalies at its Coogee Project in WA, supported by WA Government funding.

Haranga Resources appoints seasoned mining executive Patrick Mutz as Managing Director and CEO, aiming to accelerate development of its high-grade Lincoln Gold Project in California.

Diablo Resources has secured an 80% stake in the historic Horn Silver Project in Utah, unlocking a portfolio of high-grade silver, gold, copper, and antimony targets. The acquisition complements its nearby Star Range assets and aligns with US critical minerals priorities.

Great Southern Mining has kicked off a 1,300m diamond drilling program at Mt Dillon, the highest-priority target in its Edinburgh Park Project, backed by Gold Fields’ funding and expertise.

Hillgrove Resources has uncovered significant copper-gold mineralisation extending more than 100 metres below previous depths at the Kanmantoo Copper Mine, marking the deepest recorded intersection to date and reinforcing resource growth potential.

Arrow Minerals has sealed its acquisition of an 80% interest in the Yarraloola Copper Project in Western Australia’s Pilbara, following a capital raising that underpinned the deal. The company’s next steps hinge on resource milestones that could trigger further share payments.

BOA Resources Ltd has voluntarily suspended trading of its shares on the ASX pending a potential acquisition announcement, with the suspension expected to last up to five trading days.

Alicanto Minerals (ASX:AQI) has secured A$30 million through an institutional placement to fund an aggressive drilling campaign at its Mt Henry Gold Project in Western Australia, boosting its cash reserves to about A$41 million ahead of a resource update later this year.

Arika Resources has completed its acquisition of 100% ownership of the Yundamindra and Kookynie gold projects, consolidating control over key assets in Western Australia’s Eastern Goldfields and setting the stage for accelerated exploration.

Red Mountain Mining has locked in 100% ownership of the Pioneer Tungsten Project in Montana, an advanced asset with historic drilling pointing to promising tungsten grades. The company plans to kick off drilling in June 2026, capitalising on near-record tungsten prices and US government efforts to secure domestic critical mineral supplies.

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.