Latest Exploration Drilling Programs News

Diablo Resources will join a high-profile lunch in Washington, D.C., with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Ambassador Kevin Rudd, spotlighting its role in the evolving US-Australia critical minerals partnership.

3D Energi has raised $9.4 million to fund the drilling of its Essington-1 well in the Otway Basin, with Korea National Oil Corporation acquiring a 29% stake in the joint venture alongside ConocoPhillips. Drilling is set to commence in late October 2025.

Western Mines Group has been awarded a $180,000 government grant to fund further drilling at its Mulga Tank nickel project, targeting a promising komatiite mineral system. This funding supports the company’s ongoing exploration efforts to delineate a significant nickel sulphide deposit in Western Australia.

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.

Taiton Resources has completed a significant share placement, issuing over 13 million new shares to sophisticated investors and granting employee options, aiming to advance its promising South Australian exploration projects.

Investigator Resources has secured $10 million through a strategic placement to accelerate development and exploration of its flagship Paris Silver Project, aiming to bring forward silver production and expand drilling across key targets.

Emu NL has bolstered its financial footing through a $590,000 rights issue and the sale of its Badja Gold Project, setting the stage for a maiden drilling program at its Yataga Copper Project. Leadership changes signal a new chapter as drilling preparations near completion.

QMines Limited has raised $7.5 million through a strongly supported placement to accelerate exploration at its Mt Mackenzie, Mt Chalmers, and Develin Creek projects, positioning the company for growth in gold and base metals.

Zenith Minerals has raised A$7.65 million through a strategic placement with Ida Metal Investments, strengthening its cash position to fast-track drilling at its Dulcie and Red Mountain gold projects.

Midas Minerals has raised $11.5 million through a strongly supported placement to fund its acquisition and exploration efforts at the Otavi Copper Project in Namibia.

Solstice Minerals is set to commence a maiden 5,000m drilling program at its Nanadie Copper-Gold Project in Western Australia, aiming to significantly expand its current mineral resource. The initial phase targets lateral and depth extensions of a substantial copper-gold system with promising geological indicators.

Magnum Mining & Exploration has initiated leach testing on high-grade samples from its Palmares Rare Earth Element Project in Brazil, aiming to validate recovery rates ahead of planned drilling. Results expected by September will guide the next phase of exploration across its extensive REE portfolio.