Latest Exploration Drilling News

Southern Hemisphere Mining has secured a $13 million farm-in deal with FMR Resources to drill its highly prospective Curiosity copper-gold target in Chile, while also expanding its footprint with new exploration licenses in Western Australia.

3D Energi is gearing up to drill up to six exploration wells in the offshore Otway Basin, targeting a massive 9.2 trillion cubic feet of prospective gas resources. The entry of Korea National Oil Corporation into the joint venture adds strategic weight to this pivotal East Coast energy project.

Koonenberry Gold has identified a significant new high-grade gold target at its Enmore Gold Project in northeast NSW, revealing a robust soil anomaly and impressive rock chip assays. Drilling is set to begin in late August, underscoring the district’s untapped potential beyond the Sunnyside Prospect.

Carnarvon Energy is set to invest up to A$88 million in Strike Energy through a two-tranche equity placement, positioning itself as Strike’s largest shareholder. This strategic move aims to accelerate development of Strike’s key Perth Basin assets, with production milestones targeted by 2026.

Ballard Mining has launched a comprehensive 130,000-metre drilling campaign at its Mt Ida Gold Project, targeting resource expansion and development of the Baldock deposit. Supported by a recent oversubscribed $30 million IPO, the program aims to unlock new exploration targets along a 26km strike in Western Australia’s Goldfields region.

Aeris Resources has released its comprehensive 2024 Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve Statement, detailing strategic changes and growth plans across its Tritton, Cracow, Jaguar, North Queensland, and Stockman assets.

Nexus Minerals’ recent RC drilling at the Payns Prospect within the Wallbrook Gold Project confirms extensive gold mineralisation with impressive high-grade intercepts, reinforcing the prospect’s potential to expand the project’s resource base.

Elevate Uranium Ltd has made significant strides in its uranium exploration and development efforts, with its U-pgrade pilot plant nearing shipment and promising drilling results expanding mineralisation at key Namibian projects.

DY6 Metals has significantly expanded its rutile and heavy mineral sands footprint in Cameroon while uncovering high-grade gallium mineralisation in Malawi, backed by a fresh A$4.625 million capital raise.

Aeris Resources reported a robust June 2025 quarter with increased copper and gold production, improved cost efficiencies, and successful refinancing, while advancing exploration at key projects.

Global Uranium and Enrichment Limited has kicked off a major drilling campaign at its Pine Ridge Uranium Project in Wyoming, aiming to unlock a significant uranium resource in the prolific Powder River Basin.

Brightstar Resources has announced the strategic acquisition of Aurumin Limited, consolidating the Sandstone gold district and raising $50 million to accelerate exploration and development. This deal positions Brightstar as a growing mid-tier gold producer with a robust multi-hub growth strategy.