Latest Mining And Drilling News

West African Resources forecasts a record 430,000 to 490,000 ounces of gold production in 2026, driven by full-year output from Kiaka and sustained performance at Sanbrado. The company plans significant drilling and capital investment to extend mine life and enhance growth.

American Tungsten & Antimony Ltd has begun a low-cost refurbishment of its Dutch Mountain tungsten mill in Utah, aiming to restart production swiftly and ease regional processing bottlenecks.

Strategic Energy Resources has secured over $400,000 in Queensland Government grants to fund drilling at its Diamantina Copper and Bulimba Gold projects, accelerating exploration efforts in two promising mineral provinces.

Native Mineral Resources (ASX: NMR) has updated its drilling results at the Podosky deposit in Queensland, confirming shallow, high-grade gold mineralisation that supports near-term open-pit mining plans. Mining activities are targeted to commence in April 2026.

Hillgrove Resources has reported significant new copper-gold mineralisation at its Kanmantoo Copper Mine, with drilling confirming extensions at Nugent and Nugent East. Development progress and positive cash flow underpin ambitious production targets.

Catalina Resources has secured a significant silver portfolio in Western Australia by acquiring Spinifex Silver Pty Ltd, adding a district-scale opportunity alongside its existing gold and copper assets.

Everest Metals Corporation reports outstanding high-grade gold intersections from its latest drilling at Mt Dimer Taipan, underpinning imminent mining and processing milestones. The project is fully funded and on track for near-term cash flow.

Australian Mines Limited has reported its strongest gold drill intercept to date at the Boa Vista Gold Project in Brazil, extending mineralisation both along strike and down dip. These results highlight the potential for a large-scale bulk-tonnage gold system.

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.