Latest Exploration And Drilling News

AuMEGA Metals Limited is advancing its exploration programs across multiple projects in Newfoundland, backed by a strong capital position and an experienced management team. The company is focused on expanding its mineral resources and uncovering new deposits in a region gaining attention as a new mining district.

Raiden Resources has increased its ownership in the Vuzel Gold Project from 51% to 75%, marking a key milestone driven by promising near-surface and high-grade gold discoveries. The company eyes further ownership gains as drilling continues.

Rapid Lithium Limited has agreed to acquire two high-grade silver projects in New South Wales, adding nearly 35 million silver equivalent ounces to its portfolio. The deal, valued at A$6.5 million, signals a strategic diversification into critical minerals amid a robust silver market.

Polymetals Resources reports steady progress at its Endeavor silver zinc mine with commissioning underway and first cash flow anticipated in June 2025. Mining volumes are ramping up ahead of schedule, setting the stage for a promising production phase.

Adavale Resources has reported a standout 22.2g/t gold assay from rock chip sampling at its newly defined Parkvale South prospect within the Parkes Project in NSW, highlighting a promising exploration advance ahead of planned drilling.

Midas Minerals has locked in $6.5 million through a two-tranche placement to fund its strategic acquisition and exploration of the Otavi Copper Project in Namibia, alongside advancing its broader project portfolio.

North Stawell Minerals (ASX:NSM) reports promising drilling results and strategic advances at its North Stawell Gold Project in Victoria, highlighting potential repeats of the prolific Stawell gold system and a robust exploration pipeline.

UVRE Limited is set to acquire New Zealand gold explorer Otagold Limited, issuing 75 million shares as consideration and raising $4 million to fund exploration. The move significantly broadens UVRE’s exposure to high-potential gold projects in a tier 1 mining jurisdiction.

Codrus Minerals has raised $1.24 million to fund drilling at its Bull Run Gold Project in Oregon, with operations set to begin by the end of May. The company targets six high-priority gold zones backed by strong assays and historic drill results.

Diablo Resources has identified four promising copper targets within its Phoenix Copper Project in the prolific Lisbon Valley Mining District, setting the stage for drilling in Q3 2025 amid a bullish copper market.

Korea National Oil Corporation is set to acquire a 29% stake in the Otway Basin joint venture with 3D Energi and ConocoPhillips, strengthening the exploration push for East Coast Australia’s gas supply.

Legacy Minerals Holdings has raised A$7.75 million through a strongly supported equity placement to accelerate drilling and exploration at its key Drake and Thomson projects in New South Wales.