Latest Exploration And Drilling 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.

Noronex Limited has kicked off its first modern exploration program at the Sleitat Tin Project in Alaska, deploying detailed geophysical surveys and fieldwork to refine targets ahead of a planned 2027 drilling campaign.

Olympio Metals has launched its maiden drilling campaign at the Jacknife Project in Idaho, targeting historically rich silver mineralisation within patented claims, while advancing surface sampling at its Raven Project in Montana.

Tali Resources has initiated diamond drilling at its Khya prospect, aiming to test significant copper-gold and critical minerals anomalies within the Lake Mackay Fault Zone, backed by a $270,000 government co-funding grant.

Core Energy Minerals (ASX:CR3) has locked in a staged earn-in agreement to acquire up to 51% of the Nova Uranium Joint Venture in Namibia’s prolific Erongo Region, adding advanced uranium prospects to its growing portfolio.

Ore Resources Ltd has secured six additional tenements at its Miriam Gold Project, creating a contiguous landholding that expands exploration potential along the Miriam Shear Zone. The acquisition positions the company for targeted drilling campaigns in 2026 and beyond.

Sunstone Metals has reported significantly improved metallurgical recoveries at its Bramaderos Gold-Copper Project in Ecuador, raising copper recovery to 80% and gold to 93%, well above previous estimates, which is expected to enhance project economics and production metrics.

Buxton Resources has refined the location of a significant off-hole conductor at its Madman copper-gold project and secured a rig to drill-test this high-priority target in the coming months.

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.

Argent Minerals has secured regulatory approval to launch its first-ever drilling program at the Trunkey Creek Gold Project in NSW, targeting a 4.7km high-grade gold corridor. The initial 1,000m Phase 1 campaign aims to test priority underground targets beneath historic workings.

Castle Minerals has raised $4 million through a share placement to fast-track exploration at its Nielle Gold Project in Côte d'Ivoire and support its Western Australian portfolio. The funding positions Nielle as the company’s flagship asset with near-term drilling plans underway.

Green & Gold Minerals (ASX:GG1) has revealed significant copper, silver, and tin mineralisation at its Elizabeth Bluffs prospect within the Herberton Conductor Metals Project, supported by historic data and recent sampling. A 3,000m drill campaign at Mt Wandoo is set to commence in September 2026, aiming to extend high-grade gold-silver zones.