Latest Grade Control Drilling News

Andromeda Metals has completed key Early Works at its Great White Project and progressed pilot plant assembly for its High Purity Alumina project, while funding negotiations face delays due to Middle East geopolitical tensions.

Redcastle Resources completes a 13,539m grade control drilling program at Redcastle Reef, delivering exceptional high-grade gold intercepts and identifying a 300m western extension. Sixteen new gold targets emerge across the underexplored TBone Belt as mine readiness progresses toward mid-2026 production.

Catalyst Metals reported stable gold production at Plutonic despite rising costs, unveiled a promising new ore source at Cinnamon, and expanded its landholdings significantly in the Bryah Basin.

Lefroy Exploration has transitioned to producer status with first gold from Lucky Strike, strong drilling results pointing to resource expansion, and a bolstered cash position supported by BML Ventures financing.

OzAurum Resources has reported robust shallow gold intercepts from initial drilling at its Mulgabbie North Paleochannel Project, reinforcing potential for resource growth along a 4km trend.

Pantoro Gold delivered 17,757 ounces of gold in Q3 2026, generated $88.4 million EBITDA, and approved a third underground mine, reinforcing its growth trajectory at Norseman.

Sunshine Metals reveals a robust Mining Study at its Liontown Project in Queensland, targeting shallow oxide gold with initial production of approximately 75,000 ounces of gold and 654,000 ounces of silver, generating an estimated net operating cashflow of $163 million. High-grade drilling results and a $202K government grant support ongoing exploration and development.

Star Minerals has secured final approvals and commenced site mobilisation at its Tumblegum South Gold Project, bolstered by strong drilling results and a $2.75 million sale of non-core assets to Catalyst Metals.

Pantoro Gold’s latest drilling at Scotia confirms significant high-grade gold zones well below current resources, prompting approval for new mining levels and bolstering production prospects for FY2027 despite recent delays.

Star Minerals has delivered promising new assay results from extensional drilling at its Tumblegum South Gold Project, revealing shallow, high-grade gold mineralisation beyond the current pit design. The findings underpin plans to update the resource and mine plan, reinforcing the project’s robust economics amid strong gold prices.

Sunshine Metals (ASX:SHN) has delivered strong final assay results from its extensive grade control drilling at Liontown, revealing multiple high-grade gold and silver intercepts that bolster the case for a resource upgrade and a revised mining study scheduled for mid-2026.

Catalyst Metals is nearing completion of open pit mining at Trident, paving the way for underground operations forecast to start in 2027. Grade control drilling confirms the deposit’s high-grade consistency, supporting plans to double gold production at the Plutonic Gold Belt.