Latest Grade Control Drilling News

Marimaca Copper Corp. has released a Definitive Feasibility Study for its Marimaca Oxide Deposit in Chile, highlighting a robust 13-year mine life, low capital intensity, and strong financial returns. The study confirms a maiden ore reserve and positions the project as a competitive copper producer with advanced permitting and financing underway.

29Metals Limited has reversed a significant loss to report a $35.3 million net profit for the first half of 2025, driven by stronger production at Golden Grove and improved metal prices, while Capricorn Copper remains suspended amid ongoing water and regulatory challenges.

Western Gold Resources has kicked off a major 35,300-metre grade control and infill drilling program at its Gold Duke Project, aiming to de-risk operations and support a mining start in late Q4 2025.

Dreadnought Resources reports promising assay results from initial drilling at its Mangaroon Gold Project, revealing thick, high-grade gold intercepts near surface and a new discovery at the Lesgo prospect.

Beacon Minerals has released a second batch of assay results from its Iguana Deposit, revealing exceptional high-grade gold intersections that bolster confidence ahead of production slated for early 2026.

Dreadnought Resources has completed a comprehensive drilling campaign at its Mangaroon project, revealing encouraging gold intercepts at Steve’s Reward and significant niobium mineralisation at Stinger. Further assay results are anticipated in the coming months, underpinning the company’s push towards open pit mining.

Robex Resources Inc. reported a challenging Q2 2025 with a significant net loss driven by legal settlements and subsidiary dissolution, yet it progresses steadily on its Kiniéro Gold Project with strong backing from its recent ASX IPO and Sprott financing.

Lunnon Metals has reported robust metallurgical test results for its Lady Herial gold deposit, confirming strong gold grades and recoveries that align with recent economic studies. These findings bolster the project’s development prospects amid ongoing negotiations with Gold Fields.

Beacon Minerals has completed a major drilling phase at the Lady Ida Iguana Deposit, revealing outstanding high-grade gold results that bolster confidence ahead of production plans. The discovery of a high-grade corridor could reshape the project's economic outlook.

Gibb River Diamonds reports strong Phase 1 grade control drilling results at the Neta Gold Prospect, confirming high-grade gold mineralisation from surface and setting the stage for imminent mining activities.

Western Gold Resources has appointed VM Drilling to execute a major 35,300-metre grade control and infill drilling campaign at its Gold Duke Project, aiming to fast-track production readiness and enhance resource confidence.

Black Cat Syndicate has awarded the Fingals open pit mining contract to Mineral Mining Services, initiating mobilisation and targeting an initial 120,000 ounces of gold production at its Kal East operation.