Latest Exploration Drilling News

Pantoro Limited reported a challenging September quarter with production setbacks but maintains a robust balance sheet and strong growth momentum across its Norseman operations.

Pantoro Gold reported a solid Q1 FY2026 with 19,551 ounces produced despite operational hiccups, reaffirming full-year guidance and unveiling promising high-grade exploration results at Norseman.

Antipa Minerals reports significant high-grade gold and copper discoveries at its Minyari Dome project, alongside a robust A$61.4 million cash position following a successful A$40 million equity raise.

Blackstone Minerals has secured $22.6 million to accelerate exploration at its Mankayan Copper-Gold Project in the Philippines, revealing promising high-grade surface mineralization and advancing community and regulatory approvals. The company also formed a strategic joint venture to develop its Ta Khoa Nickel Project in Vietnam, positioning itself in the growing battery metals market.

Sunrise Energy Metals has nearly doubled its scandium resource at the Syerston Project and attracted significant US government financing interest, underscoring the strategic value of its critical minerals assets amid tightening global supply.

Pivotal Metals has raised $5.4 million to accelerate exploration at its Belleterre copper-gold project in Quebec, supported by prominent investors including Matthew Latimore. Drilling is set to begin in December 2025, targeting high-grade mineralisation zones.

West Cobar Metals is advancing its air core drilling program at the Mystique Gold Project, revealing a promising 400m anomalous gold horizon. Full assay results are expected in November, potentially reshaping the project's exploration model.

iTech Minerals reports significant high-grade antimony, gold, and copper discoveries at its Reynolds Range Project, alongside the launch of a lithium joint venture with SQM. The company prepares for targeted drilling following promising geophysical surveys and soil sampling.

Bayan Mining has launched a detailed geophysical survey at its Bayan Springs South Project in Nevada, aiming to sharpen drill targets following impressive high-grade gold assays. The survey marks a key step toward unlocking the project's potential within the prolific Carlin Trend.

Western Mines Group has completed a major capital raising, issuing over 16.5 million shares and unlisted options to fund expanded exploration at its Mulga Tank project.

IPB Petroleum advances its key Browse Basin assets with ongoing drilling discussions and a strategic board appointment, while maintaining a solid cash position.

Jindalee Lithium has launched a $1 million Share Purchase Plan at 55 cents per share, complementing a recent $8 million placement, to fund its McDermitt Lithium Project and repay convertible securities.