Latest Exploration Drilling Programs News

3D Energi has raised $14.5 million through a well-supported placement to fund critical drilling and testing activities in the Otway Basin, aiming to unlock new gas reserves for Australia's East Coast market.

Altitude Minerals has confirmed promising heavy mineral sands prospectivity at its Nilpinna Tenement in South Australia, with assays revealing heavy mineral grades as high as 12.5%. The discovery opens a new frontier for exploration in the Eromanga Basin.

3D Energi has commenced drilling the Charlemont-1 gas exploration well offshore Victoria, targeting a substantial 93 billion cubic feet of gas with promising geological indicators. This marks a key step in the Otway Exploration Drilling Program aimed at bolstering East Coast gas supplies.

Ore Resources Ltd has raised A$7.5 million through an oversubscribed equity placement to accelerate gold exploration at its Coolgardie and Randalls projects in Western Australia. The funds will underpin an expanded drilling program targeting key prospects in 2026.

Critical Resources Limited has completed the acquisition of the Cap Burn Gold Project in New Zealand, securing key permits and land access to launch its inaugural drilling program in a highly prospective gold region.

Atomic Eagle Limited has announced a substantial new Exploration Target at its Muntanga Uranium Project in Zambia, highlighting significant potential resource growth. The company plans a fully funded $20 million drilling campaign in 2026 to expand its uranium resource base.

Corazon Mining has successfully raised $1.8 million through a placement to fast-track exploration at its Two Pools and Feather Cap gold projects in Western Australia. The funding sets the stage for maiden drilling programs in early 2026, aiming to confirm high-grade historical results.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has locked in a US$30 million strategic funding agreement with Brazilian asset managers Régia Capital and ORE Investments, setting a clear path to Final Investment Decision for its Colossus rare earth project.

Manuka Resources has revised its exploration target disclosures to comply with JORC standards and announced an accelerated gold drilling program targeting extensions at Mt Boppy and shallow mineralisation at Pipeline Ridge, with results expected early 2026.

Uvre Limited has secured a key Prospecting Permit for the historic Invincible Gold Project in New Zealand’s Otago Goldfields, setting the stage for exploration activities starting late 2025 and maiden drilling in 2026.

Magmatic Resources has launched a $3.5 million exploration drilling program at its Myall FJVA Project in partnership with Fortescue, targeting promising gold-copper porphyry deposits. The program includes both aircore and diamond drilling, alongside a geophysical survey, with initial results expected in early 2026.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has secured a pivotal non-binding Letter of Support from Bpifrance, confirming eligibility for strategic financing of its Colossus Rare Earths Project in Brazil. This milestone propels the project closer to final investment decision and strengthens its position in the critical minerals supply chain.