Latest Exploration Drilling Plans News

American Tungsten & Antimony Ltd has begun a low-cost refurbishment of its Dutch Mountain tungsten mill in Utah, aiming to restart production swiftly and ease regional processing bottlenecks.

Hammer Metals is set to accelerate exploration with a 3,000m drilling campaign at its Kalman Critical Metals Deposit and other key copper-gold prospects in Mount Isa, aiming to upgrade resources and underpin a maiden Scoping Study.

Tivan Limited has initiated comprehensive geophysical surveys across its Molyhil Tungsten and Sandover Fluorite Projects, aiming to refine exploration targets and guide drilling in 2026. The program includes advanced airborne and ground surveys designed to reveal new mineralisation beneath cover.

Ore Resources Ltd has expanded its Kal East Gold Project by acquiring 29 prospecting licences in the Mount Monger goldfields, unlocking multiple high-grade targets near established mines and processing plants.

Matsa Resources reported solid progress at its Lake Carey Gold Project, delivering $11.73 million in gold sales and initiating new exploration drilling to boost its resource base.

Gibb River Diamonds has progressed mining operations at its Edjudina Gold Project with ore processing underway and first cash proceeds expected early this year. Despite a pit wall incident, operations resumed smoothly under a joint venture with BML Ventures.

Avenira Limited has made significant strides in developing its Wonarah Phosphate Project, bolstered by strategic operational appointments and advancing infrastructure plans. Meanwhile, exploration at the Jundee South Gold Project is set to commence in 2026 amid ongoing regulatory challenges.

Tasman Resources reports a robust cash position and a valuable stake in Eden Innovations, while gearing up for significant drilling programs at its South Australian projects in 2026.

High-Tech Metals has raised $10.7 million through the exercise of nearly 43 million options, bolstering its push towards gold production at the Dam-Damsel project and expanding exploration across its vast Western Australian tenure.

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.

Duketon Mining has confirmed two significant gold anomalies at its Boodanoo Project through detailed soil sampling, setting the stage for targeted drilling in early 2026.