Latest Mining Drilling Programs News

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.

Iceni Gold has launched a targeted two-hole diamond drilling program at its Guyer prospect, aiming to extend promising high-grade gold mineralisation identified earlier this year. Results expected in December will shape exploration plans for 2026.

Strata Minerals has commenced its first-ever drilling campaign at the Zelica Gold Project, aiming to validate and extend high-grade gold mineralisation along a 1km strike in Western Australia's Laverton Province.

Terrain Minerals has kicked off a significant 6,800-metre drilling program at its Lightning and Wildflower prospects in Western Australia, aiming to define a maiden gold resource by mid-2026. Assay results are expected to start flowing in February, setting the stage for a pivotal year in the company’s exploration journey.

Marmota Limited has kicked off an extensive Stage 2 drilling campaign at its Greenewood gold project, following exceptional high-grade results from its maiden program. The new drilling aims to expand and define the resource ahead of year-end.

Right Resources has completed early works and secured permits to launch a 4,800m diamond drilling program at its high-grade Pilot Project in Tumbarumba, NSW, following a successful $10 million IPO.