Latest Exploration Drilling News

Pinnacle Minerals has progressed metallurgical reviews and exploration across its rare earth, lithium, and heavy mineral sands projects, supported by a recent $1.76 million capital raising to fund ongoing and new opportunities.

Top End Energy has made significant strides in its Serpentine Natural Hydrogen Project in Kansas, expanding its leasehold and initiating a farm-out process amid growing industry interest. Meanwhile, exploration continues in Australia’s Beetaloo Basin as the company prepares for a U.S. investor push through an upcoming ADR listing.

Everest Metals Corporation has revealed a promising 1.1km gold anomaly at its Revere project, completed a key rubidium extraction study at Mt Edon, and is poised to start mining at Mt Dimer by year-end.

Red Hill Minerals reported robust royalty revenues and exploration progress in the June 2025 quarter, underpinned by strong iron ore shipments and strategic royalty acquisitions. The company’s solid cash position and advancing drill programs position it well for growth.

Battery Age Minerals has initiated its maiden drilling campaign at the Bleiberg Zinc-Germanium Project following regulatory approval, while advancing exploration at El Aguila with a $3 million capital raise backing its growth.

Ballard Mining has kicked off an extensive drilling campaign at its Mt Ida Gold Project, confirming high-grade gold resources at the Baldock deposit and advancing exploration across multiple high-priority targets.

Pancontinental Energy has upgraded its Saturn Complex prospective oil resources to 4 billion barrels net, supported by new basin modelling and seismic studies. The company is advancing environmental assessments and farmout discussions amid encouraging regional exploration activity.

Latitude 66 has agreed to sell its 17.5% interest in the Greater Duchess Joint Venture for an upfront A$2 million, with potential for further contingent payments, while progressing exploration in Australia and Finland amid regulatory challenges.

Zimplats reported a 14% rise in mined volumes and a 21% increase in final metal output year-on-year, alongside a 20% drop in cash costs per ounce, driven by operational gains and smelter expansion.

Great Southern Mining reports strong gold assay results at its Duketon Gold Project and completes a significant licence sale to Regis Resources, while initiating a major drilling campaign in Queensland.

Reward Minerals Limited is progressing its innovative potash processing technologies while simultaneously advancing exploration of its 100% owned Kalgoorlie gold projects, supported by a solid cash position of $1.738 million.

Critica Limited reports significant progress on its Jupiter Rare Earths Project, unveiling a 95% mass reduction in beneficiation testwork and appointing a new CEO to drive development.