Latest Grade Control Drilling News

Beacon Minerals has secured key regulatory approvals to launch multiple drilling programs at its Lady Ida Iguana Project, setting the stage for intensified exploration activity over the coming months.

Lefroy Exploration has partnered with BML Ventures under a profit-sharing agreement to develop the Lucky Strike gold deposit, aiming to start mining operations in the second half of 2025. This collaboration leverages BML's mining expertise and funding, while Lefroy retains half the profits from the project.

West African Resources reports robust results from its maiden grade control drilling at the Kiaka Gold Project, confirming extensive mineralisation and setting the stage for mining to commence in early 2025.

Western Gold Resources Limited has secured expanded mining approvals, confirmed strong metallurgical recoveries, and updated its mineral resource estimate at the Gold Duke Project, positioning the company for a transition to production.

St Barbara has secured A$100 million to fast-track its Simberi Sulphides project, aiming to bring forward production by up to five months, even as Q2 gold output fell short of expectations due to operational challenges.

Auric Mining reports robust gold production and revenue in its December 2024 quarterly update, alongside strategic progress including a key processing plant acquisition and advancing mining projects.

Adriatic Metals has transitioned from development to production, delivering strong silver equivalent output in Q4 2024 despite extreme weather disruptions, and has updated its 2025 guidance with ambitious expansion plans.

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.

Meeka Metals has made substantial strides in developing its Murchison Gold Project, backed by a fully funded expansion and a robust feasibility study projecting $1 billion in pre-tax free cash flow over 10 years. With first gold targeted for mid-2025, infrastructure and mining operations are advancing ahead of schedule.

Bellevue Gold Limited reports a robust December 2024 quarter with rising grades and tonnages, setting the stage for a significant production ramp-up and cost reductions in H2 FY25. The company also advances its commitment to sustainability, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2026.

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.

West African Resources delivered solid Q4 2024 gold production and maintained full-year guidance, while progressing the Kiaka project on schedule and budget. The company also earned national recognition for its community contributions in Burkina Faso.