Latest Exploration Drilling Plans News

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.

Octava Minerals is set to launch an exploration drilling program at its Byro Critical Minerals Project following impressive bioleaching recoveries of rare earths, lithium, and vanadium. The initiative aims to define a maiden resource and advance the project’s development.

Basin Energy has agreed to acquire NeoDys Limited, gaining a dominant uranium and rare earth portfolio in northwest Queensland, fully funded to commence drilling in late 2025.

West African Resources Limited has unveiled an updated 10-year gold production plan, projecting a peak output of 569,000 ounces in 2029 supported by 12.2 million ounces in Mineral Resources and 6.5 million ounces in Ore Reserves.

Tartana Minerals progresses its Tartana-MGMF copper processing venture with key milestones achieved, steady copper sulphate production, and new financing secured from directors.

Carawine Resources advances exploration planning at Paterson and other projects while facing a pivotal court decision on shareholder compulsory acquisition and securing a $1.7 million loan to sustain operations.

Brightstar Resources has announced maiden Ore Reserves for its Second Fortune and Fish underground mines, underpinning FY26 production under a key Ore Purchase Agreement with Genesis Minerals. The company also signals significant exploration upside and an imminent Definitive Feasibility Study that could expand its footprint in the WA Goldfields.

Viking Mines has completed an Underground Mining Study at its First Hit gold mine, defining an inferred underground resource of 12,400 ounces of gold and outlining plans for follow-up drilling at high-grade targets within its Riverina East Project.