Latest Exploration Drilling News

EQ Resources reported FY26 tungsten production of 1,189 tonnes WO3 and is advancing major expansion projects at its Mt Carbine and Barruecopardo mines to more than triple output amid tightening global supply.

Redstone Resources is moving forward with exploration at its newly granted Saturn Project in Western Australia's West Musgrave region, a 330km2 tenure adjacent to major Cu-Ni-Co-PGE deposits. Historical drilling highlights significant copper, nickel, and PGE mineralisation, underpinning the project's potential in a world-class geological setting.

Aguia Resources has delivered a breakthrough month at its Santa Barbara Gold Project in Colombia, tripling gold production to 851.9 grams from 100 tonnes processed in June while cutting capital and operating costs dramatically.

Coda Minerals has delivered a high-precision airborne Lidar survey covering 480km² at Elizabeth Creek, underpinning multiple engineering and environmental workstreams in its Pre-Feasibility Study. Hydrogeological drilling is set to begin soon, maintaining momentum towards a targeted Q1 2027 PFS completion.

eMetals Limited has reported promising high-grade tungsten intercepts from underground sampling at its Mineral Range Tungsten Project in Utah, setting the stage for imminent drilling.

Great Northern Minerals has uncovered four undrilled chargeability anomalies at its Iron Butte Gold-Silver Project in Nevada, setting the stage for a maiden drilling campaign aimed at expanding the existing resource.

AuKing Mining has obtained export approval from Malawi authorities for its initial drill samples at the Tundulu Rare Earths Project, marking a key step toward upcoming assay results expected in late July.

Right Resources Limited has raised A$2.7 million through a placement anchored by major shareholders, including directors, to fund drilling and exploration across its Tumbarumba and New England projects.

Sunrise Energy Metals pushed forward its Syerston Scandium Project with key permitting, FEED study progress, and a Concept Level Study for tripling scandium oxide output. The company also made a strategic US$5 million investment in Agni Semiconductor, signalling a pivot into downstream scandium-enabled technologies.

Australian Rare Earths (ASX: AR3) has discovered a promising niobium-rare earth carbonatite system at its Overland Project, marked by significant mineralisation in a single drill hole and linked to a large magnetic anomaly.

Arika Resources is mobilising for its biggest ever drilling push, with a 20,000-metre program focusing on high-grade extensions and new targets at its Western Australian gold projects.

Orezone Gold outlines 2026 production and cost outlook for its newly acquired Casa Berardi mine, highlighting a transitional phase with higher costs and planned exploration ramp-up.