Latest Exploration Drilling News

Horizon Minerals reports a $14 million placement and a proposed merger with Poseidon Nickel, alongside key production milestones including the first gold pour at Boorara and a prefeasibility study at Penny's Find.

AuKing Mining Limited has advanced its strategic footprint with a 15% earn-in agreement at Queensland’s Cloncurry Gold Project and strengthened its board with seasoned mining experts, while navigating financial challenges and project delays.

Dreadnought Resources has released a robust scoping study for its Star of Mangaroon gold project, targeting initial production of around 20,000 ounces at a high grade of 10 g/t. The study outlines strong financial metrics and sets the stage for potential production in 2025, backed by a processing agreement with Black Cat Syndicate.

Pacgold Limited's latest drilling results and historic data recalculations at the Alice River Gold Project reveal a substantial bulk tonnage gold system, with multiple new targets identified for 2025 exploration.

3D Energi Limited is progressing rapidly towards its 2025 Otway Exploration Drilling Program, with key preparations underway and regulatory approvals advancing, positioning the company to potentially capitalise on East Coast Australia's critical gas supply shortage.

Terramin's December 2024 quarterly report reveals major progress at its Tala Hamza Zinc Project with land acquisition and a $336 million EPC contract, while the Bird in Hand Gold Project faces a legal hurdle after the Supreme Court dismissed its mining lease application.

Australian Mines Limited is gearing up to expand its high-grade scandium resource at the Flemington Project with a new drilling program targeting both infill and lateral extensions.

Meeka Metals has responded to an ASX query regarding the timing and nature of its recent cleansing notice, confirming that the drilling results reinforce existing mineral resources without revealing new discoveries.

Neometals Ltd has bolstered its financial position with a A$7.1 million capital raise while progressing key projects including the commissioning of a lithium-ion battery recycling plant in Germany and preparing for maiden gold drilling at Barrambie.

Javelin Minerals has completed Phase 1 drilling at its Coogee Gold Project with assay results pending, while finalizing the acquisition of the Eureka Gold Project and preparing for further drilling in early 2025.

Investigator Resources Limited has postponed the Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) for its Paris Silver Project to mid-2025, citing rising costs and the need for further optimisation. Meanwhile, exploration drilling continues and asset sales bolster the company’s cash position to $2.7 million.

Condor Energy Ltd has raised A$3 million through a well-supported placement to advance its exploration and commercialisation efforts in the Tumbes Basin offshore Peru, focusing on the promising Piedra Redonda gas discovery.