Latest Exploration Drilling News

Westgold Resources reports a 41% jump in gold Ore Reserves to 4.1 million ounces with a 15% grade uplift, achieved at a notably low reserve addition cost of $27 per ounce. The company plans to invest up to $75 million in exploration drilling in FY27 to sustain this growth trajectory.

KGL Resources has completed a A$300 million equity raise, fully funding the Jervois Copper Project through construction and into production, with key contracts signed and development activities underway.

Horseshoe Metals has started Direct Shipping Ore operations at its Horseshoe Lights Copper-Gold Project, aiming for initial sales in October and December 2026 to fund further development.

Pantera Minerals has kicked off its first-ever diamond drilling campaign at the Gillham Project in Arkansas, aiming to confirm high-grade antimony and silver mineralisation beneath historic mines.

Sierra Nevada Gold (ASX: SNX) reports exceptional surface rock chip assays up to 15.8% copper and 5.83g/t gold at its As Safra project in Saudi Arabia, identifying a new undrilled copper target and expanding existing zones ahead of a larger Phase 2 drilling program.

Marquee Resources shareholders rejected key share issues tied to the Tungsten Mountain acquisition, prompting the company to scrap the deal and refocus capital on advancing and monetising its existing portfolio.

OD6 Metals consolidates progress across its rare earths, copper, and fluorspar assets with strong resource bases and ongoing development activities in Nevada, Western Australia, and New South Wales.

Adavale Resources has reported a standout 19m intercept at 4.0g/t Au well outside the current London-Victoria Mineral Resource Estimate, signalling potential for a significant resource upgrade due in Q3 2026.

Accent Resources NL (ASX: ACS) has responded to ASX queries following dramatic share price surges, providing comprehensive shareholder data and reaffirming its focus on advancing the Magnetite Range Project while progressing the sale of the Norseman Gold Project.

Rox Resources (ASX: RXL) has reported strong underground drilling results at Youanmi’s United North area, with mineralisation extending beyond the Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) mine plan and infrastructure contracts advancing, keeping the project on track for mid-2027 gold production.

AuKing Mining has pushed its first diamond drill hole at the Tundulu Rare Earth Project in Malawi well beyond initial plans, intersecting carbonatite to 510.6 metres and suggesting a larger and deeper intrusive complex than previously mapped.

Novo Resources has progressed its Belltopper Gold Project with a planned diamond drilling campaign and completed maiden Pilbara drilling programs, while reporting a $3.9 million net loss for H1 2026 and bolstering liquidity through capital raises.