Latest Exploration Drilling News

Matsa Resources has officially commenced gold production at its Devon Pit Gold Mine, marking a significant step forward in its Lake Carey Gold Project. With maiden reserves confirmed and a robust option agreement in place with AngloGold Ashanti, the company is poised for growth amid ongoing exploration success.

Waratah Minerals reports significant new gold intercepts at its Spur and Consols Zones, expanding the promising Spur Gold Corridor in NSW. The company also accelerates exploration with more rigs and advanced assay technology.

Fortuna Metals has raised A$3.5 million through a share placement to fund expanded drilling at its Mkanda and Kampini rutile and graphite projects in Malawi. Assay results expected from late November will be pivotal in defining the projects’ resource potential.

Mount Hope Mining has completed Phase 1 drilling at its Mt Solitary gold target with promising results and is set to begin Phase 2 drilling, while advancing a broader portfolio of base metal prospects and regional land acquisitions in the prolific Cobar Basin.

Orezone Gold Corporation reported solid Q3 and nine-month 2025 results from its Bomboré gold mine, with production slightly down but revenue boosted by higher gold prices. The company’s hard rock expansion is on track for first gold in December 2025, supporting its 2025 production guidance.

Rox Resources has released a Definitive Feasibility Study for its Youanmi Gold Project, revealing a high-grade reserve and strong financial metrics underpinning a planned 7-year mine life with significant growth potential.

Ariana Resources reports strong assay results from its latest drilling at Tavsan Mine, confirming mineralisation beyond current resource boundaries and setting the stage for a resource update in 2026.

Venari Minerals has identified six strong multi-element soil anomalies at its Needles Gold Project in Nevada, highlighting significant untested potential for large-scale epithermal gold-silver mineralisation. The company awaits assay results from recent drilling amid a US lab backlog.

Skylark Minerals has agreed to acquire a portfolio of gold projects in Côte d’Ivoire, including the flagship Zaranou Project with a JORC-compliant inferred resource of 364,600 ounces. This deal positions Skylark as a significant emerging player in West Africa’s gold sector.

Tali Resources has advanced its exploration in the underexplored West Arunta region, focusing on copper and critical minerals, with key drilling results expected in December 2025. The company’s significant landholding and strong local partnerships position it well in Australia’s emerging mineral province.

West Cobar Metals has identified significant gallium mineralisation across its Salazar Critical Minerals Project in Western Australia, highlighting potential co-product recovery alongside rare earth elements and scandium. This discovery comes amid tightening global gallium supply due to Chinese export restrictions.

Gorilla Gold reports robust drilling results from its Comet Vale Gold Project, setting the stage for a significant December 2025 resource update. The company’s exploration success at Cheer, Lakeview, and Sovereign prospects highlights promising high-grade gold intercepts.