Latest Exploration Drilling News

Cannindah Resources has identified a 400-metre strike extension of copper-gold-molybdenum mineralisation at its Southern Target within the Mt Cannindah Project, Queensland, expanding the porphyry system footprint significantly. The company is advancing its drill program with scout drilling planned imminently to test this promising zone.

3D Energi has commenced drilling the Essington-1 well offshore Victoria, aiming to unlock a combined gross mean prospective gas resource of 262 billion cubic feet. This marks the start of a pivotal exploration phase in the Otway Basin to bolster Australia’s East Coast gas supply.

Alkane Resources has announced significant new gold mineralisation discoveries at its Tomingley Gold Operations in NSW, revealing promising expansions at the McLeans and Roswell underground deposits.

Trigg Minerals reports a major geological reinterpretation at its Antimony Canyon Project, defining a substantial exploration target, while expanding its US critical minerals portfolio with key acquisitions and strong funding.

Rumble Resources has launched a major drilling campaign at its Western Queen project to expand gold and tungsten resources, while advancing underground mining plans and securing $9 million in fresh capital.

EMU NL has sold its Badja Gold Project for over A$3.5 million, retired all debt, and is set to commence a maiden drilling program at its Yataga Copper Project in Queensland, fully funded and under new board leadership.

Catalyst Metals has doubled its Plutonic Gold Belt reserves to 1.5 million ounces, setting the stage to double annual gold production to 200,000 ounces over the next decade. The company’s strategic mine developments and exploration programs underpin a confident growth trajectory.

Zuleika Gold advances its Plutonic Mine litigation with a trial delay to early 2026, while gearing up for exploration drilling and bolstering its finances with new funding.

Global Uranium and Snow Lake Resources have agreed to merge, creating a leading US-focused uranium developer with a diversified project portfolio. The announcement also highlights a maiden high-grade resource at Maybell and ongoing promising drilling at Pine Ridge.

Aguia Resources advances its phosphate operations in Brazil with new funding and plant upgrades, while a management overhaul in Colombia reveals a significant gold discovery at Santa Barbara.

Hawthorn Resources has completed an 8000m drilling program at its Anglo Saxon gold project, with assay results due soon to inform a new pit optimisation study. Meanwhile, the company benefits from a 1% royalty on the Mt Bevan magnetite project as JV partners progress development plans.

Santana Minerals reports robust progress on its Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project with an updated Pre-Feasibility Study, strategic land acquisitions, and a substantial capital raise, positioning the project for development in 2026.