Latest Geophysical Surveying News

PVW Resources has completed its acquisition of Southern Prospecting, gaining full ownership of the Cobb Creek Project in Nevada with a historical gold estimate of 173,000 ounces. The move marks a significant shift towards North American precious metals exploration.

Kuniko Limited has raised A$3.75 million in a strongly supported placement to fast-track drilling and resource expansion at its Commonwealth Gold–Silver Project in NSW’s Lachlan Fold Belt. Phase I drilling is underway, with results expected in April 2026.

Viking Mines has completed due diligence on its Nevada tungsten portfolio, confirming high-grade mineralisation and fast-tracking acquisition and exploration to meet urgent US supply needs.

Raptor Metals has intersected multiple zones of visual copper mineralisation in the initial two holes of its 2,200m diamond drilling program at the Chester Project, validating its resource base and setting the stage for resource growth.

Great Divide Mining and Dart Mining report record high-grade gold, silver, and antimony assays from ongoing drilling at the Banshee prospect, advancing the Coonambula project towards a maiden resource estimate.

Magnum Mining has confirmed that its Piracanjuba Prospect hosts an Ionic Adsorption Clay rare earth element system, revealing high recoveries of strategic metals under mild leaching conditions. This discovery could pave the way for a large-scale, low-cost rare earth operation in Brazil’s Azimuth REE Project.

Viking Mines has revealed promising high-grade tungsten intercepts from digitised historical drilling at its Linka Project in Nevada, accelerating exploration plans amid a bullish tungsten market.

AIC Mines Limited reported robust half-year results for December 2025, boosted by higher copper and gold prices despite weather-related sales disruptions. The company’s Jericho project and Eloise plant expansion remain on track, underpinning growth prospects.

Javelin Minerals has identified multiple promising gold and copper exploration targets at its Coogee Gold Project in Western Australia, setting the stage for an extensive drilling campaign in 2026. The discoveries build on historical data and new geophysical surveys, highlighting significant potential near existing resources.

Tivan Limited has initiated comprehensive geophysical surveys across its Molyhil Tungsten and Sandover Fluorite Projects, aiming to refine exploration targets and guide drilling in 2026. The program includes advanced airborne and ground surveys designed to reveal new mineralisation beneath cover.

Nelson Resources has identified high-grade gold and silver mineralisation in intrusion-hosted veins at its Gold Point Project in Nevada, with rock chip samples reaching up to 15.1g/t gold. The discovery expands the known mineralised footprint and sets the stage for maiden drilling in Q2 2026.

Bayan Mining has submitted its Plan of Operations to the U.S. Forest Service, marking a key regulatory milestone ahead of its maiden 3,000m diamond drilling program at Bayan Springs South in Nevada. The company also expanded its land holdings by 13%, securing critical extensions of mineralised zones.