Latest Exploration Drilling News

West African Resources Limited has unveiled an updated 10-year gold production plan, projecting a peak output of 569,000 ounces in 2029 supported by 12.2 million ounces in Mineral Resources and 6.5 million ounces in Ore Reserves.

Everest Metals Corporation has secured regulatory approval to begin mining at its Mt Dimer Taipan Gold & Silver Project, targeting production commencement in late 2025. The project’s inferred resource and ongoing contract negotiations position EMC for a promising small-scale operation.

Peel Mining Limited has updated its mineral resource estimates, highlighting a robust 22.9 million tonnes at 2.20% copper equivalent across its South Cobar Project. The company is advancing pre-feasibility studies and exploration drilling at key deposits, positioning itself as a significant player in the Cobar Basin copper hub.

Enova Mining has raised $0.85 million to fund a diamond drilling campaign targeting high-grade rare earth elements at its East Salinas Project in Brazil, signaling strong investor confidence and advancing its critical minerals portfolio.

Koonenberry Gold has expanded the mineralised zone at its Enmore Gold Project in NSW to approximately 260 metres strike, revealing promising bulk tonnage and high-grade gold potential. The company is set to launch a fully funded +10,000-metre Phase II drilling campaign in late August to explore extensions and new targets along a 2km prospective corridor.

Turaco Gold’s latest drilling results at the Afema Project reveal promising high-grade gold mineralisation at the Adiopan prospect and resource extensions at Asupiri and Anuiri, signaling potential growth beyond the current 3.55Moz resource estimate.

Western Mines Group has announced a landmark nickel sulphide discovery at its Mulga Tank project in Western Australia, revealing a globally significant resource of 5.3 million tonnes of contained nickel. Extensive drilling confirms a large-scale, high-potential nickel system that could reshape Australia’s position in the global nickel market.

EMU NL has advanced its Yataga Copper Project to drill-ready status with a maiden drilling campaign planned, while assessing monetization options for its Badja Gold Project amid ongoing corporate governance and privacy issues.

Matsa Resources has commenced mining at its Devon Pit Gold Mine with first ore processing slated for September 2025, while also receiving a significant $5.7 million deposit from AngloGold Ashanti under a $101 million tenement option agreement.

Classic Minerals Limited has secured strategic tenements adjoining its Forrestania Gold Project and appointed a drilling contractor under a novel drill-for-equity agreement, while navigating ongoing legal disputes and ASX suspension.

Tartana Minerals progresses its Tartana-MGMF copper processing venture with key milestones achieved, steady copper sulphate production, and new financing secured from directors.

Whitebark Energy is progressing plans to drill the Rickerscote prospect in South Australia's Officer Basin, targeting hydrogen, helium, and hydrocarbons, while appointing a seasoned COO to lead growth.