Latest Exploration Drilling News

TMK Energy Limited has delivered a record-breaking quarter of gas production alongside significant cost reductions, setting the stage for a pivotal year focused on commercialising its vast resource base through new partnerships.

RareX Limited has successfully raised A$5 million through a share placement, bolstering its exploration and development efforts across key rare earth and critical mineral projects.

Gorilla Gold has restarted drilling at its Mulwarrie and Comet Vale projects in Western Australia, reporting significant high-grade gold assay results that extend mineralisation beyond the current resource estimate. The company is advancing studies to push Mulwarrie towards development amid a strong gold price environment.

New Murchison Gold Limited delivered a robust December quarter with production exceeding contractual ore sales limits and unveiled high-grade drilling success at the Lydia Gold Prospect, underpinning its growth ambitions.

Santana Minerals has cleared key regulatory and operational hurdles for its Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project in New Zealand, with a 30-year mining permit granted and strong drilling results boosting project prospects ahead of targeted mid-2026 construction.

Western Mines Group has launched its 2026 exploration drilling campaign at the Mulga Tank nickel project, backed by recent capital raises and government grants. The program aims to expand and confirm high-grade nickel sulphide resources in Western Australia’s Eastern Goldfields.

Albright Metals has completed a key diamond drilling program at its Golden Pike Project in Canada and initiated antimony drilling at Bond Road, supported by a successful $1.98 million capital raise.

Carnarvon Energy advances its Bedout Sub-basin exploration with a major drilling campaign planned for early 2027, while maintaining a robust financial position and strategic investment in Strike Energy.

Lindian Resources has accelerated development at its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, securing full ownership and awarding key construction contracts, while attracting strategic international attention.

West Cobar Metals has announced a significant inferred gallium resource of 263 million tonnes at its Salazar Critical Minerals Project in Western Australia, highlighting the strategic importance of gallium amid global supply constraints.

Kingston Resources reported a 14% increase in quarterly revenue to $18.1 million despite a geotechnical setback, while underground mining development gains momentum and resource estimates grow by 29%.

Pantoro Gold delivered a solid December quarter with strong gold production, robust EBITDA, and promising exploration results at its Norseman Gold Project.