Latest Geophysics And Drilling News

Patagonia Lithium reports outstanding Nuclear Magnetic Resonance survey results from its Formentera Lithium Brine Project in Argentina, confirming strong porosity and lithium concentrations that underpin its maiden resource estimate.

Bayan Mining and Minerals Limited has confirmed promising high-grade Carlin-style gold mineralisation at its 100% owned Bayan Springs Projects in Nevada, with rock chip assays up to 4.56 g/t Au and strong geochemical signatures.

Sipa Resources has integrated a detailed historical heli-magnetic survey with regional data at its Tunkillia North gold project, revealing multiple structural targets within a large gold anomaly near Barton Gold’s 1.6 million-ounce deposit. The company is advancing environmental and heritage approvals ahead of planned drilling programs.

Marvel Gold Limited is deepening its foothold in Tanzania’s underexplored greenstone belt while streamlining its portfolio through Mali asset divestments, setting the stage for a busy 2025 exploration calendar.

DeSoto Resources has initiated diamond drilling at its 100%-owned Fenton South Au-Cu Project in the Northern Territory, targeting a large, untested geophysical anomaly. The company also prepares to begin drilling at its fully permitted Spectrum Project, aiming to unlock multiple high-priority mineralisation targets.

Magnum Mining & Exploration Limited has completed its acquisition of Palmares Estudos Geologicos LTDA, gaining full ownership of promising rare earth element projects in Brazil. Early exploration results reveal significant high-grade rare earth oxides, positioning Magnum to benefit from global supply shifts.

Venus Metals Corporation’s subsidiary Redscope has won a $52,500 grant from the WA Government to co-fund diamond drilling at the Pincher Copper Project, targeting a significant geophysical anomaly. Drilling is set to begin in June 2025, advancing exploration of a promising volcanogenic massive sulphide system.

Torque Metals has confirmed multiple downhole electromagnetic (DHEM) conductors at its Paris Gold Project, pointing to significant extensions of high-grade gold mineralisation beyond the current resource estimate. This breakthrough highlights substantial exploration upside within a prolific Western Australian gold belt.

Brightstar Resources has reported significant gold assay results from a 5,300m drilling campaign at its Sandstone Hub, confirming high-grade mineralisation continuity and open extensions that underpin ongoing resource upgrades and development studies.

Middle Island Resources completed analysis of its maiden drilling at the Georgina Project and secured three new exploration permits in Queensland, while renewing its board with two new directors post-quarter.

Desert Metals Limited has advanced its gold exploration in Côte d'Ivoire with extensive drilling programs at Tengrela South and Adzope, supported by a recent $3.25 million placement to fund ongoing activities.

IRIS Metals has reported a JORC-compliant initial lithium resource at its Beecher Project, alongside high-grade drilling results at Tin Mountain, setting the stage for near-term production and resource expansion in South Dakota.