Latest Exploration Drilling News

Javelin Minerals has reported exceptional high-grade gold and copper assay results from its inaugural drilling campaign at the Coogee Project in Western Australia, highlighting new mineralised shoots that could significantly enhance the project's resource base.

Tivan has initiated its first diamond drilling program at the high-grade lead-silver Aileron target in the Northern Territory, following a key land access agreement. This marks a pivotal step in assessing a promising polymetallic deposit within the Sandover AI Project.

Adelong Gold Limited has raised $1.173 million through a placement to fund exploration and development at its NSW gold project and lithium ventures in Brazil. The capital raise, including free attaching options, signals investor confidence as the company advances towards production.

Whitebark Energy has identified promising hydrogen and hydrocarbon emission hotspots at King Energy’s Alinya Project in South Australia, following a detailed multispectral remote sensing study. These findings set the stage for targeted in-field testing and exploration drilling planned for later in 2025.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has raised A$3.5 million through a placement to fund critical development milestones for its Colossus Rare Earth Element project, following a major resource upgrade.

Black Canyon Limited’s recent infill drilling at the KR2 Prospect confirms thick, high-grade manganese zones, underpinning a potential upgrade from Inferred to Indicated Mineral Resource status and promising improved project economics.

Savannah Goldfields Limited has announced a $9.91 million equity raising to fund the restart of mining operations and regional expansion in Far North Queensland. The company targets resuming production in H1 2025 with a focus on optimising costs amid a strong gold price environment.

Savannah Goldfields Limited has launched a $14 million capital raising to fund the restart of gold mining operations at its Agate Creek and Georgetown projects, backed by cornerstone investors including Wes Maas.

Top End Energy has completed its acquisition of Serpentine Energy, securing a strategic natural hydrogen project in Kansas and gearing up for exploration drilling in the second half of 2025.

Arizona Lithium Limited has secured $11 million through a strategic land sale, cleared Pad #3 for lithium production, and completed key drilling activities, while a court injunction temporarily halts exploration at its Big Sandy project.

Challenger Gold Limited posted a $2.1 million net cash outflow for the December quarter amid heavy exploration spending but secured $6.6 million in fresh funding shortly after quarter-end.

X64’s December 2024 quarterly report reveals a 6% rise in gold production to 13,895 ounces alongside a reduction in all-in sustaining costs to US$1,994 per ounce, underpinned by strong underground drilling results and advancing Tigerway decline development.