Latest Exploration Drilling Plans News

Aguia Resources has implemented strategic operational changes at its Santa Barbara Gold Project in Colombia, achieving a 70% gold recovery rate in December and targeting over 80% in early 2026.

IRIS Metals has signed a binding agreement to farm-in exclusively to the Finley Basin Tungsten Project in Montana, expanding its critical minerals portfolio and cancelling a planned capital raise. Exploration is set to begin in early 2026 with resource estimation targeted for 2027.

Skylark Minerals has agreed to acquire a portfolio of gold projects in Côte d’Ivoire, including the flagship Zaranou Project with a JORC-compliant inferred resource of 364,600 ounces. This deal positions Skylark as a significant emerging player in West Africa’s gold sector.

Gibb River Diamonds has commenced mining at its Neta Gold Prospect in WA, with ore processing agreements in place and first cashflow anticipated by early 2026. The company also outlines ambitious exploration plans for its broader portfolio.

Antilles Gold advances its Cuban mining ambitions with a binding EPC contract signed and construction slated to begin early next year at the Nueva Sabana copper-gold project.

Tungsten Mining NL reports strong progress on its Mt Mulgine Project, leveraging soaring tungsten prices and a new gold resource estimate to drive development. The company also raises $9.5 million and initiates a US OTCQB listing process.

Everest Metals Corporation has partnered with MEGA Resources and Bain Global Resources to fully fund and operate mining at the Mt Dimer Taipan Gold & Silver Project, with production set to begin imminently.

Javelin Minerals has signed a pivotal Land Use Agreement with the Marlinyu Ghoorlie group and expanded its mining lease application, setting the stage for gold production at the Eureka Project by mid-2026.

Gibb River Diamonds has begun mining at its Edjudina Gold Project in Western Australia, stockpiling high-grade ore and securing a processing deal with Black Cat Syndicate. First cash proceeds are expected by early 2026, marking a pivotal step for the company.

Investigator Resources advances its Paris Silver Project with key design optimizations and a $10 million capital raise, while divesting non-core assets to sharpen its silver focus.

Lefroy Exploration has advanced its Lucky Strike Gold Deposit through robust drilling results and a $1.25 million cash advance from partner BML Ventures, positioning the company for imminent mining and further exploration.

Manuka Resources has raised A$15 million to accelerate production at its Wonawinta Silver Mine and fund exploration drilling at Mt Boppy and Pipeline Ridge in New South Wales.