Latest Exploration Drilling News

Northern Minerals reports strong progress on its Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project with key regulatory approvals, promising exploration results, and near-completion of its Definitive Feasibility Study amid tightening global supply.

Astute Metals NL has successfully raised $5.5 million through an oversubscribed placement to advance its Nevada lithium and gold projects, including a maiden resource estimate and new drilling campaigns.

Lord Resources announces the resignation of CEO Andrew Taylor as exploration at the Ilgarari Copper Project advances under Georgina Clark’s management.

Aguia Resources reported steady progress in its June 2025 quarter, highlighting underground gold production in Colombia and development milestones in Brazil’s phosphate project, alongside strategic capital raises and operational restructuring.

Beacon Minerals reported a 20% increase in gold production to 7,365 ounces in the June 2025 quarter, alongside significant drilling progress at the Iguana deposit and a strategic share consolidation and buy-back program.

Burgundy Diamond Mines reported a solid Q2 2025 with increased ore production, $52 million in diamond sales, and a significant extension of the Ekati mine life. Strategic shifts and promising project updates set the stage for future growth.

Great Divide Mining has taken a decisive step towards becoming a near-term gold producer through a new joint venture with Dart Mining and securing a Queensland government grant for exploration.

Brightstar Resources has delivered a strong Definitive Feasibility Study for its Laverton and Menzies Gold Projects, targeting over 338,000 ounces of gold with promising financial returns, while ramping up underground mining operations and securing $50 million in capital.

Western Mines Group has announced a landmark Mineral Resource Estimate for its Mulga Tank project, defining Australia’s largest nickel sulphide deposit with over 5.3 million tonnes of contained nickel. The company has secured government grants and raised capital to accelerate drilling and metallurgical testing.

Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd reported a robust June quarter with Chatree Gold Mine maintaining gold production above 20,000 ounces and achieving a record All-in Sustaining Cost margin of US$1,240 per ounce. Operational efficiencies and exploration progress position the company well for FY26.

St George Mining has announced a significant high-grade rare earth discovery at its Araxá Project in Brazil, with initial drilling revealing grades up to 13.4% TREO, expanding the known resource by about 1km. This breakthrough highlights the project's potential to become a major global rare earths supplier.

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.