Latest Exploration Drilling News

Buxton Resources has commenced its inaugural drilling program at the Centurion Project, targeting a large IOCG geophysical anomaly in Western Australia, with government co-funding easing costs. Initial assay results are expected by early October.

Mithril Silver and Gold Limited has expanded its flagship Copalquin Project in Mexico, revealing an 8-kilometre-long, high-grade gold-silver system and ramping up drilling activities across multiple targets.

True North Copper has announced a significant new copper-cobalt-silver mineralised system at its Mt Oxide Project in Queensland, with initial drilling revealing high-grade zones starting near surface and open for expansion.

Gorilla Gold reports significant high-grade gold assay results expanding the King Kong lode at its Comet Vale Project, with drilling ramping up ahead of a major resource update planned for Q4 2025.

Minerals 260’s latest drilling results at the Bullabulling Gold Project reinforce the 2.3 million ounce resource and reveal promising extensions at depth and along strike. The ongoing 80,000m program is on track to deliver an updated resource estimate by year-end.

Thor Energy's recent soil geochemistry survey at its HY-Range project in South Australia reveals exceptionally high natural hydrogen and helium levels, marking a significant step forward in exploration efforts.

Lightning Minerals has initiated site preparations for a Phase 1 drilling campaign at the Mt Turner Gold Project in Queensland, aiming to unlock deeper gold mineralisation beneath historic pits. The move follows a recent funding boost and is part of the company’s proposed acquisition of Lotus Minerals.

3D Energi Limited confirms final well locations and a September 2025 start for Phase 1 of its Otway Basin drilling program, with ConocoPhillips covering up to US$65 million of costs.

Resources & Energy Group Limited has raised $1.1 million through a discounted share placement to accelerate gold production and exploration at its East Menzies project in Western Australia.

RareX Limited has made a significant early discovery of a heavy rare earth element-bearing quartz breccia vein at its Mt Mansbridge Project, confirming the geological potential of the site. The company is advancing exploration across its portfolio, including strategic moves at Khaleesi and Cummins Range, while navigating heritage negotiations at Piper.

Gorilla Gold has completed its maiden drilling at Mulwarrie and accelerated exploration at Comet Vale, aiming for significant resource upgrades in 2025. Recent drilling extends high-grade gold mineralisation, setting the stage for expanded Mineral Resource Estimates later this year.

Top End Energy reports a maiden independent prospective hydrogen resource of 304 billion cubic feet at its Serpentine Project in Kansas, highlighting strong resource density and advancing farm-out discussions.