Latest Exploration Drilling News

Australian Gold and Copper has launched a diamond drilling program at its Achilles deposit aiming to extend high-grade mineralisation to over 550 metres, potentially doubling the current resource depth. Recent assays reveal thick silver-equivalent intervals and a new mineralised horizon, underpinning resource growth ambitions.

Lotus Resources has completed the first phase of a 10,000m infill drill program at its Letlhakane Uranium Project, revealing significant higher-grade uranium intercepts that underpin a resource upgrade planned for H2 2026.

Toubani Resources has kicked off construction at its Kobada Gold Project in Mali following a positive Final Investment Decision, while securing a US$83.5 million financing package to support development.

Brightstar Resources (ASX:BTR) has fully funded its Goldfields Project development with a $193 million equity raise and a US$120 million senior secured bond, targeting 75,000oz gold production from mid-2027 while progressing Sandstone towards a Final Investment Decision.

Middle Island Resources has completed its Phase 2 drilling at the Bobija polymetallic project in Serbia, reinforcing continuity of gold-silver-base metal mineralisation. Extensive soil sampling across Tisovik, Priboj, and Ober projects has identified multiple promising targets, with RC drilling planned pending land access approvals.

Catalyst Metals reported stable gold production at Plutonic despite rising costs, unveiled a promising new ore source at Cinnamon, and expanded its landholdings significantly in the Bryah Basin.

Capricorn Metals produced 30,358 ounces of gold in Q3 at Karlawinda, progressing its expansion project on schedule and declaring a maiden dividend, while exploration at Mt Gibson reveals promising underground gold extensions.

Lefroy Exploration has transitioned to producer status with first gold from Lucky Strike, strong drilling results pointing to resource expansion, and a bolstered cash position supported by BML Ventures financing.

Ramelius Resources reported solid March quarter gold production with higher costs driven by earlier commercial production at Dalgaranga, rising diesel prices, and increased royalties. The Mt Magnet plant upgrade advances while exploration highlights support future growth.

Image Resources delivered a solid first quarter at its Atlas project with production and sales within guidance, operating costs under forecast, and secured a six-month debt repayment holiday. Development advances on multiple mineral sands projects and maiden gold resource drilling is underway.

St Barbara Limited has closed a A$389 million investment deal with Lingbao Gold Group, greenlighting a US$333 million expansion of the New Simberi Gold Project and securing key environmental approvals for its Nova Scotia operations.

Asian Battery Metals has completed its acquisition of the Maikhan Uul Cu-Au VMS Project and is poised to start a fully permitted 2026 drilling campaign across its Mongolian copper and battery metals assets, backed by $5.25 million in cash.