Latest Exploration Drilling News

Gibb River Diamonds has progressed mining operations at its Edjudina Gold Project with ore processing underway and first cash proceeds expected early this year. Despite a pit wall incident, operations resumed smoothly under a joint venture with BML Ventures.

Kaili Resources has reported promising rare earth element assay results from its South Australian tenements and launched a new focused drilling campaign at the Mallee Project, signalling a step forward in its exploration ambitions.

Northern Minerals has made significant strides in developing its Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project, securing substantial funding support from US and Australian agencies alongside a $60.5 million capital raise. Exploration success and engineering progress position the company for a Final Investment Decision by late 2026.

Saturn Metals has delivered a strong Pre-Feasibility Study for its Apollo Hill Gold Project, outlining a 1.77 million ounce production target and maiden Ore Reserve of 1.58 million ounces. The company also completed a well-supported A$45 million share placement, positioning it well for the next development phase.

Locksley Resources has made significant strides at its Mojave Project, advancing drilling, securing major US institutional funding, and forging key partnerships to establish a domestic supply chain for critical antimony and rare earth elements.

VBX Limited has reported a significant 51% increase in its Wuudagu bauxite resource and enhanced its project feasibility study, supported by fresh funding and robust market conditions.

Manuka Resources has released an updated 10-year Pre-Feasibility Study for its Cobar Basin projects, revealing a substantial uplift in project economics and a clear path to production by mid-2026.

Emerald Resources NL reported solid December quarter gold production from its Okvau Gold Mine and significant resource upgrades at its Dingo Range and Memot projects, underpinning its growth trajectory.

Carnaby Resources has reported a 10% increase in its Greater Duchess Copper Gold Project resource, completed full ownership of the JV, and is advancing its pre-feasibility study with strong cash backing and promising drill results.

Pancontinental Energy has identified two new prospects in its PEL 87 permit, boosting its high case prospective resources to 6.1 billion barrels of oil net to the company. While progressing farmout discussions, the company awaits a critical permit extension decision from Namibian authorities.

Right Resources Limited has successfully listed on the ASX, raising $10 million through an oversubscribed IPO and progressing exploration at its flagship Pilot Project with a maiden diamond drilling program underway.

Desert Minerals Limited has successfully listed on the ASX following a $5 million IPO and is progressing exploration preparations for its gold and lithium projects in Australia and the USA. The company is set to commence drilling in early 2026, backed by a strong cash position and a cornerstone investment from Snow Lake Energy.