Latest Exploration Drilling News

Kingston Resources faces a major operational setback with the Pearse South open pit failure, prompting a strategic pivot to underground resource expansion and a $12.9 million capital raise to fund a 25,000m drilling campaign.

Capstone Copper delivered a seventh consecutive quarter of record adjusted EBITDA at $354 million, driven by higher copper prices and strong sulphide production at Mantoverde. The company reaffirmed its 2026 guidance and progressed major expansions including Mantoverde Optimized and Pyrite Augmentation projects.

Kaoko Metals has rapidly transitioned from IPO to active exploration in Namibia, securing key project acquisitions and fast-tracking maiden diamond drilling at its Chalkos Copper-Silver Project while confirming high-grade assays at Karibib.

Black Bear Minerals reported exceptional silver drill results extending beyond its current Shafter resource and boosted its Independence gold resource to over 2.2 million ounces AuEq, while progressing operational restart studies backed by potential financing.

Sun Silver Limited is drilling to upgrade and grow resources at its Maverick Silver Project in Nevada, while expanding its landholding to 15 kilometres with a strategic acquisition and staking. The company engages Ausenco for scoping studies, holding $23.1 million cash at quarter-end.

Capricorn Metals delivered a record 123,589 ounces of gold in FY26 at its Karlawinda Gold Project, with FY27 guidance boosted by the imminent commissioning of its expansion project. Exploration at Mt Gibson and Golden Range continues to yield high-grade results, underpinning future growth.

Chilwa Minerals has more than doubled its Mpyupyu heavy mineral sands resource to 109.6 million tonnes, defined a maiden niobium-rare earths exploration target at Nakombe, and progressed its planned Nasdaq dual listing with the SEC.

Coda Minerals has delivered critical pre-feasibility study data and secured funding to push its Elizabeth Creek copper-silver project towards development milestones, including environmental approvals and expanded drilling.

Great Divide Mining Ltd has marked a key milestone by starting gold production and dispatching concentrate shipments from its Challenger Gold Mine, while advancing exploration at Coonambula.

Far East Gold has boosted its stake in the Idenburg Gold Project to 51%, revealing a 44% increase in inferred gold resources to 780,000 ounces. The company’s Independent Board Committee advises shareholders to reject an unsolicited takeover bid from Xingye Gold, which an expert deems undervalues the company.

Boab Metals has secured key contracts and financing milestones, accelerating the Sorby Hills Silver Lead Project with first production slated for H2 2027.

Anson Resources has dramatically expanded its Green River Lithium Project resource and confirmed robust project economics, while sealing a key agreement with POSCO for a demonstration plant funded by the Korean industrial giant.