Latest Exploration Drilling Plans News

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.

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.