Latest Exploration Drilling Programs News

AIC Mines has launched an ambitious 2026 drilling campaign targeting 12 prospects near its Eloise copper mine, aiming to uncover transformational copper and gold deposits to boost production.

Yandal Resources has launched a major 2026 exploration program across its Ironstone Well-Barwidgee Gold Project, aiming to expand recent discoveries and unlock new gold deposits in Western Australia’s prolific Yandal Greenstone Belt.

Vital Metals has reported exceptional rare earth element assay results at its Nechalacho project, revealing record grades and identifying six new exploration targets beyond the current resource. A 1000m drilling program is underway, supporting the project's district-scale potential.

White Cliff Minerals is set to restart drilling at its Rae Copper Project in Nunavut, aiming to expand high-grade copper mineralisation across an 8km strike at the Danvers deposit and explore regional targets Hulk and Stark.

Ora Banda Mining Ltd has reported a robust half-year performance, with revenue soaring 80% to $336.3 million and net profit nearly doubling to $96.3 million, driven by operational ramp-ups and exploration success.

3D Energi has announced two significant gas discoveries in the Otway Basin, validating its exploration models and advancing regulatory approvals. The company is now considering a follow-up well that could unlock further value in the region.

Ore Resources has acquired an additional mining lease within its Miriam Gold Project, consolidating tenure over the promising Canyon prospect. The company plans an extensive 30,000m drilling program in 2026 to further explore this fertile gold system.

IRIS Metals has raised $5.5 million through a strongly supported placement to accelerate development of its critical minerals portfolio in the United States, including early sales from its Beecher Project.

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.

Savannah Goldfields has resumed gold production at its Georgetown plant with strong sales and exploration results, backed by a $15 million capital raise to fuel growth and new project development.

Redcastle Resources has reported exceptional high-grade gold assay results from its ongoing grade control drilling at Redcastle Reef, alongside key regulatory progress that paves the way for mining to commence mid-2026.

Manuka Resources has secured a US$22.5 million loan facility and completed a A$15 million capital raise, positioning itself for a production restart in late Q2 2026 amid soaring silver and gold prices.