Latest Mining And Drilling News

Western Gold Resources is advancing its Gold Duke Project with a 12,000-metre Life of Mine extension drilling program running alongside Stage 1 production, aiming to boost resources and extend mine life.

Kuniko Limited’s initial diamond drilling at the Commonwealth-Silica Hill Project has intersected significant massive sulphide mineralisation, confirming down-plunge continuity and prompting an accelerated Phase II drilling campaign backed by fresh funding.

Advance Metals has reported significant broad, high-grade silver and gold intersections at its Yoquivo Project in Mexico, setting the stage for a major resource upgrade and a potential shift to scalable mining methods.

Western Ridge Resources has identified several promising shallow mineral targets at its Keystone Project in Nevada, backed by a fully funded 19-hole drilling program set to commence soon.

Vita Resources has commenced mobilisation for its inaugural auger drilling campaign at the Ninnis Gold Project in Western Australia, targeting key regional structures known for significant gold discoveries.

PolarX Limited reports impressive high-grade gold assay results from its inaugural drilling at the Ridgeline prospect within Nevada’s Humboldt Range, revealing wide mineralised zones and plans for extensive follow-up drilling.

CGN Resources has revealed promising high-grade gold prospects at its newly acquired Leonora Project in Western Australia, situated near the prolific +8Moz Gwalia Gold Mine. Historical drilling highlights significant shallow mineralisation, with substantial unexplored potential at depth beneath transported cover.

Metals X Limited reported a robust 2025 financial year with revenue up 30% to $285 million, driven by higher tin prices despite a slight dip in production. The company is advancing its key growth project, Rentails, targeting a final investment decision in late 2026.

Rox Resources is advancing rapidly toward ore production at its Youanmi Gold Project, with underground mining progress, drilling programs underway, and critical plant construction contracts secured.

Ballymore Resources is progressing development at its high-grade Dittmer Gold Project with significant portal expansion, a 3,000-metre drilling program planned for Q2 2026, and trial mining of historic backfill and remnant pillars within a granted mining lease.

Kuniko Limited has raised A$3.75 million in a strongly supported placement to fast-track drilling and resource expansion at its Commonwealth Gold–Silver Project in NSW’s Lachlan Fold Belt. Phase I drilling is underway, with results expected in April 2026.

Bayan Mining has submitted its Plan of Operations to the U.S. Forest Service, marking a key regulatory milestone ahead of its maiden 3,000m diamond drilling program at Bayan Springs South in Nevada. The company also expanded its land holdings by 13%, securing critical extensions of mineralised zones.