Latest Mining Drilling Programs News

Desert Metals has launched a 2,000m aircore drilling campaign at its Tiogo gold prospect in Côte d’Ivoire, aiming to bridge a key gap between high-grade gold intercepts and unlock further potential along a major mineralised corridor.

Dundas Minerals has launched a reverse circulation drilling campaign at its Rockland Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, aiming to extend a high-grade gold discovery along strike and at depth. The program also sets the stage for further exploration at nearby Baden-Powell.

High-Tech Metals is poised to launch a significant 5,000-metre drilling campaign at its Mt Fisher Gold Project, aiming to grow and upgrade its existing gold resource by targeting high-grade zones beyond current boundaries.

Lodestar Minerals has secured a major drilling contract to advance its Ned’s Creek Gold Project towards a maiden resource estimate in 2026, targeting key prospects with a 10,000-metre program.

Ore Resources has initiated a 1,000-metre diamond drilling program at its Forrest prospect, aiming to deepen geological insights and expand gold resources within its Coolgardie Gold Project. This follows a successful reverse circulation drilling phase and sets the stage for a comprehensive 30,000-metre exploration campaign across 2026.

Minerals Exploration Ltd has reported promising initial drilling results at its Waitekauri Gold Project in New Zealand, revealing wide zones of gold mineralisation beneath historic workings at the Scotia Prospect and ongoing progress at the Jubilee Gold Mine.

Cavalier Resources has taken a significant step forward at its Crawford Gold Project by signing a Native Title Agreement and delivering promising drilling results that support resource expansion. The company is advancing towards production while exploring funding options.

Austral Resources has acquired the Lady Loretta mine from Glencore for A$45.5 million, significantly expanding its copper resource base and strengthening its cash position. This strategic move consolidates tenure adjacent to the Lady Annie Copper Mine and supports Austral’s ambition to become a mid-tier copper producer in North-West Queensland.

New Age Exploration has wrapped up a significant 40-hole reverse circulation drilling program at its Wagyu Gold Project in Western Australia, with assay results expected in the coming months. The program targeted extensions of high-grade gold mineralisation linked to Hemi-style intrusives near a major gold deposit.

Tarrina Resources has initiated a 1,200-metre diamond drilling campaign at its Christmas Gift Gold Project in NSW, aiming to validate and extend historic high-grade gold mineralisation. Complementary soil sampling is also underway, with initial results expected by March 2026.

Caspin Resources has identified a compelling new gold anomaly near historic workings at its Weethalle Gold Project, prompting a Phase Two drilling campaign early next year. Initial drilling revealed extensive hydrothermal alteration, setting the stage for further exploration.

Hammer Metals has initiated a targeted 1,500m reverse circulation drilling campaign at its Yandal Gold Project, focusing on extending known gold mineralisation at Orelia North and exploring new anomalies at Bronzewing South.