Latest Exploration Drilling News

Horizon Gold has confirmed new high-grade gold shoots at its Kingfisher prospect, underpinning resource growth potential, while progressing a major $30 million capital raise and leadership transition.

VBX Limited has more than doubled the Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource at its Wuudagu bauxite project to 131.9 million tonnes with improved grades, while also enhancing its Definitive Feasibility Study scope and securing additional funding.

Beach Energy’s Q3 FY26 output rose 7% quarter-on-quarter, led by a 174% surge in Perth Basin production following Waitsia Gas Plant compressor commissioning. The company also secured new Queensland acreage and greenlit the Moomba Central Optimisation project, though weather disruptions trimmed Cooper Basin output and prompted a production guidance cut.

Catalina Resources has broadened its exploration footprint at Beasley Creek, unveiling multiple new copper-gold-silver targets along a key structural corridor and securing $180,000 in Western Australian government funding to kickstart drilling.

Trek Metals has confirmed exceptional manganese grades at its Kuro Prospect, secured expanded tenure, and completed a $15 million capital raise to fund maiden drilling starting May 2026.

Accelerate Resources bolsters its Woodie Woodie North manganese project with strong validation from historic drilling and fresh analysis, setting the stage for mid-year drilling targeting direct shipping ore.

Pantoro Gold delivered 17,757 ounces of gold in Q3 2026, generated $88.4 million EBITDA, and approved a third underground mine, reinforcing its growth trajectory at Norseman.

Riversgold has kicked off a focused nine-day diamond drilling campaign at its Northern Zone Gold Project near Kalgoorlie to gather essential rock strength data for pit design, as it nears a key mining lease grant and development partnership with MEGA Resources.

Deep Yellow Limited has accelerated development at its flagship Tumas uranium project in Namibia, nearing construction readiness with significant engineering and earthworks milestones. Exploration success at the nearby Tinkas Prospect and strategic leadership appointments position the company well amid a strengthening uranium market.

BPM Minerals has completed key surveys at its Bonnie & Clyde Prospect within the Forelands Gold Project, setting the stage for maiden drilling in Q3 2026. The project’s geological complexity and strong geochemical anomalies underline its potential for a major gold discovery.

Black Canyon Limited has delivered robust metallurgical results confirming high-quality direct shipping ore (DSO) potential for manganese and iron at its Wandanya Project, alongside commencing a major 15,000m drilling campaign to define and expand resources.

Carnavale Resources has secured a key mining lease and reported robust high-grade gold drilling results at Kookynie, keeping its Bankable Feasibility Study on track for early Q3 2026 delivery.