Latest Exploration Drilling News

Rox Resources has appointed MACA Interquip Mintrex as the preferred EPC contractor for its Youanmi Processing Plant, marking a key milestone as the project advances towards production. Early engineering and procurement works are underway, with construction set to begin following a Final Investment Decision expected in late Q1 2026.

Auravelle Metals has completed a key heritage survey at its Crown Gold Project in Western Australia, setting the stage for targeted soil sampling and follow-up aircore drilling to refine gold exploration targets.

Enova Mining has successfully raised $2 million through a heavily oversubscribed share placement, enabling accelerated drilling and test work at its East Salinas and Charley Creek projects. This capital injection positions the company to advance its critical minerals exploration amid growing demand for rare earth elements.

Aguia Resources is poised to commence production at its Tres Estradas phosphate mine with infrastructure nearly complete and key licenses expected imminently. Meanwhile, exploration at the nearby Passo Feio project reveals promising phosphate grades, underpinning a strong market outlook amid global supply constraints.

Dundas Minerals has raised $2.5 million through a strongly supported share placement to fund gold exploration drilling at its Kalgoorlie and expanded Romano projects in Western Australia.

CZR Resources has reported significant gold assay results from its 2025 drilling at the Top Camp deposit, confirming a major discovery within the Croydon Gold Project. The company plans to resume drilling in March 2026, aiming to expand its promising gold system.

Lefroy Exploration has launched its inaugural toll milling campaign at the Lucky Strike Gold Mine, with first gold production expected by mid-February amid strong gold prices. The company is also advancing drilling to expand the mine’s footprint.

Vita Resources NL has secured regulatory approval to launch its first-ever exploration drilling campaign at the promising Ninnis Gold Project in Western Australia’s Northern Goldfields.

Evolution Mining has approved nearly $800 million in capital investments across key projects, aiming to boost production and returns significantly. The company also expands its exploration footprint in Canada, signaling a robust growth strategy.

Olympio Metals has resumed drilling at its Bousquet Gold Project in Quebec, focusing on the Paquin Prospect to build on last year’s high-grade gold discoveries. The new program aims to modernise data and explore previously under-drilled shallow zones.

Castile Resources has raised A$8.4 million through a share placement to accelerate its Rover 1 project, aiming to complete a Bankable Feasibility Study by mid-2026 and begin new exploration drilling.

True North Copper has increased its Cloncurry Copper Project mineral resources by 7% in copper and 9% in gold, underpinning ongoing feasibility studies and future drilling plans.