Latest Grade Control Drilling News

Legacy Iron Ore has completed a major drilling campaign at its Mt Celia project and is progressing metallurgical studies to define its processing strategy, setting the stage for updated resource estimates and development plans.

Lefroy Exploration is nearing operational readiness at its Lucky Strike Gold Deposit with key approvals and designs in place, while gearing up for a high-grade drilling campaign at Burns Central. The company is fully funded and poised for a self-funded growth phase.

Beacon Minerals has reported robust assay results from its Stage 2 drilling at the Iguana Deposit, revealing multiple high-grade gold intersections and promising depth extensions in the Northwest Corridor.

Gibb River Diamonds has officially started mining operations at its Edjudina Gold Project in Western Australia, leveraging a contract mining model that shields the company from upfront costs. The Neta Prospect's gold production will be processed through toll milling agreements, with profits shared equally between Gibb River and contractor BML Ventures.

Sandfire Resources reports a consolidated update on its Motheo copper-silver asset in Botswana, revealing declines in mineral resources and ore reserves due to mining depletion and remodelling. The company plans to declare a maiden ore reserve for the A1 deposit by mid-2026, aiming to extend mine life.

Mineral Resources Limited has released its inaugural Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves statements for the Pilbara Hub, revealing a substantial 161 million tonnes resource and 50.7 million tonnes reserve at robust iron grades. The inclusion of the Lamb Creek deposit promises to extend the hub’s production profile by five years, pending approvals.

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.