Latest Exploration Drilling News

Metals X has updated its Renison Tin Operation mineral resources to 20.8 million tonnes at 1.40% tin, incorporating new drilling data and the Ringrose Prospect. The update signals ongoing resource growth amid operational challenges.

New World Resources has upgraded its Antler Copper Deposit resource to 14.2 million tonnes at 3.8% copper equivalent, secured key permitting milestones, and recommended shareholders accept a $0.067 per share takeover offer from Kinterra Capital.

Pancontinental Energy has upgraded its prospective oil resources offshore Namibia’s Orange Basin, raising estimates and geological confidence for its PEL 87 project. The company also identified new prospectivity at Phoebe West, signaling growing exploration potential.

Stellar Resources advances exploration at its East Renison Project near Tasmania’s Renison Tin Mine, backed by a $55,000 government drilling grant targeting high-grade polymetallic zones.

Ora Banda Mining reported a 36% rise in FY25 gold sales and a strong cash position, despite some operational delays. The company’s FY26 guidance targets a 60% production increase, backed by significant exploration successes.

MinRex Resources has completed a key drilling campaign at its Fraser Range Copper-Gold Project in Western Australia, with assay results due next month. The company also strengthened its cash position through a Loyalty Option Offer, positioning itself for further exploration.

Ark Mines has secured $1.5 million to advance its Sandy Mitchell Rare Earths project, initiating a key drilling campaign and metallurgical testing aimed at significantly upgrading its resource base.

Vault Minerals delivered a robust June quarter with 98,459 ounces of gold produced and a significant cash flow boost, while advancing major upgrades at its King of the Hills operation.

Kaiser Reef has completed a transformative acquisition of the Henty Gold Mine, backed by a $20.9 million capital raise, positioning the company for significant growth in Tasmania and Victoria.

Horizon Gold has completed a major drilling campaign at its Gum Creek Gold Project, delivering high-grade gold intercepts and advancing its feasibility study on track for early 2026. A $12 million capital raise post-quarter end aims to fund further exploration and project development.

African Gold Ltd has kicked off its largest-ever 40,000-metre drilling program at the Didievi Gold Project in Côte d'Ivoire, aiming to build on a recently defined near-surface 989,000-ounce gold resource.

Carawine Resources advances exploration planning at Paterson and other projects while facing a pivotal court decision on shareholder compulsory acquisition and securing a $1.7 million loan to sustain operations.