Latest Exploration And Drilling News

Resolute Mining has announced an initial Mineral Resource Estimate at its La Debo Project in Côte d’Ivoire, revealing 643,000 ounces of contained gold, 60% higher than previous figures. This milestone underscores the company's growing footprint in West Africa and sets the stage for further exploration and development.

Bubalus Resources has completed maiden drilling at its Crosbie North and South gold projects, submitting core samples for assay with results expected in December. The company also secured a drill rig for Avon Plains and extended its Syndicate Minerals option agreement to 2026.

Litchfield Minerals has confirmed a substantial 91-metre copper-zinc mineralised zone at its Oonagalabi project, reinforcing the presence of a large-scale, continuous system with significant exploration upside.

Taiton Resources has received regulatory approval to commence drilling at the Yogi prospect within its Highway Project, targeting promising mineralisation in South Australia’s Gawler Craton. The maiden drill program aims to test a significant gravity anomaly indicative of IOCG or rare earth elements.

Sarama Resources has raised A$2.7 million to fund exploration at its Australian gold projects while progressing a significant arbitration claim against Burkina Faso for expropriation of its African permit.

Kincora Copper Limited has closed a C$4 million non-brokered financing and expanded its exploration portfolio with eight active projects, advancing drilling programs alongside major partners. The company reported a net loss of CAD 2.786 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025.

Pacgold has completed its maiden drilling at White Lion, intersecting promising gold mineralisation, while extending the Jerry Dodds lode strike to 1.8km, both discoveries supporting further exploration in 2026.

Arika Resources has identified 20 high-priority gold targets at its underexplored Yundamindra South Project using advanced magnetic data, setting the stage for a major exploration push in 2026.

Tali Resources has advanced its exploration in the underexplored West Arunta region, focusing on copper and critical minerals, with key drilling results expected in December 2025. The company’s significant landholding and strong local partnerships position it well in Australia’s emerging mineral province.

Leeuwin Metals has reported further shallow gold intercepts along a 1.6km strike at its Evanston trend within the Marda Gold Project, Western Australia, alongside new electromagnetic anomalies suggesting deeper mineralisation. A major drilling campaign is set to begin this month, underpinning plans for a maiden resource estimate.

Krakatoa Resources reports significant progress in drilling at its Zopkhito Antimony-Gold Project in Georgia, with most holes intersecting visible antimony mineralisation. Assay results are eagerly awaited to validate historical resource estimates and support a maiden JORC-compliant Mineral Resource.

Aureka Limited has sold its interest in the Tandarra Joint Venture for $1.3 million, settling related court disputes and redirecting funds to advance drilling at its promising Irvine Gold Project.