Latest Mining Drilling News

High-Tech Metals has commenced a 3,000m drilling program at its high-grade Wagtail gold deposit, while identifying promising new regional targets at Mt Fisher and Mt Eureka for early 2026 exploration.

Trigg Minerals has received tentative approval to begin diamond core drilling at its Antimony Canyon Project in Utah, focusing on high-grade stibnite mineralisation on private patented claims. Drilling is set to start before the end of December 2025, marking a key step from exploration to development.

Solis Minerals has secured drilling permits for its Cinto Copper Project in southern Peru, setting the stage for a maiden diamond drilling campaign targeting promising geochemical and geophysical anomalies near major copper mines.

Dart Mining NL reports consistent massive stibnite intersections across a 300m strike at its Coonambula Antimony-Gold Project, advancing drilling efforts and aiming for a JORC-compliant resource. The project’s potential is bolstered by historical and recent high-grade antimony and gold mineralisation.

Polymetals Resources has raised $34.4 million through a share placement to boost exploration and production at its Endeavor Silver Zinc Mine, attracting strong institutional demand.

Locksley Resources has kicked off its maiden drilling at the El Campo Rare Earths Prospect and secured full regulatory approval for an expanded program at the Desert Antimony Mine, setting the stage for continuous exploration updates through mid-2026.

Blaze Minerals has halted drilling at its Loulombo Project in the Republic of the Congo due to security concerns linked to its local partner's alleged contractual failures. The company is actively seeking resolution while the drill rig remains onsite.

AIC Mines has reported encouraging drilling results from eight prospects at its Eloise Regional Project, highlighting high-grade gold and copper mineralisation and confirming new structural targets for further exploration.

Silver Mines Limited has announced its best-ever mineralised diamond drill intercept at the Bowdens Silver Deposit, hitting 116 metres at 245g/t silver and significantly surpassing previous records. This breakthrough validates Bowdens as one of Australia’s premier undeveloped silver projects amid a backdrop of soaring silver prices.

Brightstar Resources has reported promising high-grade drilling results at its Second Fortune and Fish gold mines, indicating potential extensions to mine life and new ore sources for its planned Laverton mill.

Ballymore Resources has kicked off drilling at the Torpy’s Crooked Creek silver-lead-zinc mine near Chillagoe, targeting extensions of a historically rich deposit with promising modern geophysical data.

G11 Resources has identified a promising new copper and gold drill target at Sedgwick Bluff, Tasmania, adjacent to the historic Mt Lyell mine. The discovery, based on advanced geophysical modelling, sets the stage for imminent drilling pending environmental and regulatory approvals.