Latest Exploration Drilling News

Nimy Resources has launched a Phase 2 drilling campaign at its promising Block 3 Gallium project in Western Australia, aiming to expand known mineralisation and progress towards a maiden JORC resource. The program also supports metallurgical testing critical to commercial development.

Encounter Resources has announced its maiden inferred niobium mineral resource estimate at the Aileron project in Western Australia, marking a significant step in developing a critical minerals hub in the West Arunta region.

Aguia Resources has secured key contracts and financing steps for its Tres Estradas phosphate project in Brazil, aiming for production start by late 2025 and first sales in early 2026.

Northern Minerals has completed a pivotal drilling program at its Dazzler deposit, revealing new geological insights and expanding exploration targets for heavy rare earth elements in Western Australia.

Lode Resources has launched a 15-hole diamond drilling program at its Magwood Antimony Project in NSW, targeting multiple high-grade lodes including unmined mineralisation down to 450m. This move bolsters Lode’s strategic position in critical minerals amid rising antimony demand.

Koonenberry Gold has expanded the known strike of the Sunnyside gold system at its Enmore Project in NSW to over 230 metres, with visible gold observed in seven of nine drill holes. The company plans further drilling, supported by a strong cash position, to explore the system’s full potential.

Impact Minerals has raised an additional $881,000 through a rights issue shortfall offer and completed the sale of its Blackridge project, positioning itself for upcoming drilling at Arkun and development of a high purity alumina pilot plant.

Top End Energy has expanded its lease holdings at the Serpentine Natural Hydrogen Project in Kansas to over 30,000 acres, positioning itself strategically alongside industry leaders and advancing towards exploration drilling.

Arika Resources has expanded its drilling program across its Yundamindra and Kookynie gold projects to 10,000 metres, leveraging a recent $5 million capital raise and securing a versatile drill rig to accelerate exploration.

Adelong Gold has locked in a binding agreement to acquire the Lauriston Gold Project, boasting exceptional high-grade gold mineralisation adjacent to the world-class Fosterville Mine. The acquisition, backed by a $3 million capital raise, positions Adelong to rapidly expand its Victorian gold portfolio.

Chilwa Minerals has received final assay results from 107 sonic drillholes at its Mposa Deposit, revealing significant heavy mineral grades that underpin an updated resource estimate. Drilling has now commenced at the Northern Shore Halalla deposit as the company advances its mining licence and development plans.

Critical Resources Limited has lodged applications to begin maiden drilling at two promising antimony-gold targets within its Halls Peak Project in NSW, aiming to unlock significant mineral potential near Australia’s largest known antimony-gold system.