Latest Exploration Drilling News

Whitebark Energy has finalized a preliminary well design and rig market assessment for drilling the massive Rickerscote prospect in 2026, estimating costs at AU$7.7 million. The move positions the company at the forefront of Australia's emerging hydrogen, helium, and hydrocarbon sectors.

Coda Minerals reports a metallurgical breakthrough at its Elizabeth Creek project, achieving copper recoveries up to 95.9% and silver recoveries of 97.3% using whole-ore leach techniques, promising significant cost savings and project simplification.

Brightstar Resources has announced maiden Ore Reserves for its Second Fortune and Fish underground mines, underpinning FY26 production under a key Ore Purchase Agreement with Genesis Minerals. The company also signals significant exploration upside and an imminent Definitive Feasibility Study that could expand its footprint in the WA Goldfields.

Warriedar Resources has successfully closed an oversubscribed Share Purchase Plan, raising $9.1 million; well above its initial $2 million target; and securing a total of $21 million in funding to accelerate exploration at its Golden Range Gold Project.

Constellation Resources has identified a significant gold-copper soil anomaly named Chatham at its Ularring Project in Western Australia, shifting exploration focus to this promising new target.

Duketon Mining has identified a significant new gold anomaly at its Killarney Project and is set to commence its first reverse circulation drilling campaign targeting high-grade extensions.

Sunshine Metals has exercised its option early to acquire the Sybil Epithermal Gold Project, setting the stage for drilling to commence in July-August 2025. The project boasts historic high-grade gold results and strategic significance near Charters Towers.

Sipa Resources has secured key environmental approvals to begin drilling at its newly acquired South Australian gold projects, signaling a major step forward in its exploration plans.

Javelin Minerals is fast-tracking mining at its Eureka Gold Project, targeting 34,000 recoverable ounces from a granted Mining Lease within 12 months. Advanced contractor talks and promising drilling results underpin this push in a buoyant gold price environment.

Brightstar Resources is advancing underground development at its Fish Mine on schedule, aiming for first ore stoping in the September quarter while launching drilling programs to extend mine life and upgrade resources.

Avenira Limited has secured Northern Territory Government approval for its Wonarah Direct Shipping Ore Mine Management Plan, paving the way for first ore shipment by Q4 2025. The project includes infrastructure development and exploration drilling to support future beneficiation.

Javelin Minerals has identified multiple high-priority gold-copper drilling targets at its Coogee West Project in Western Australia, setting the stage for a significant exploration campaign in the coming months.