Latest Resource Drilling News

Cobre Limited has kicked off a major 40,000-metre drilling campaign at its Sierra Atacama copper project in Chile, aiming to convert its existing NI 43-101 resource to JORC compliance and explore opportunities for a larger open-pit operation.

GoldArc Resources and BML Ventures report strong high-grade gold intercepts from a 34,000m grade control drilling program at Mt Stirling, accelerating the path to mining with zero capital risk for GoldArc.

FMR Resources has reported assay results from three diamond drillholes at the Southern Porphyry target within its Chilean Llahuin Project, confirming a large, vertically extensive porphyry-related hydrothermal system. While the causative porphyry core remains untested, elevated gold and molybdenum values suggest proximity, prompting plans for a focused Phase II drill program.

Auric Mining outlines a bold growth plan centered on Kalgoorlie, targeting 25,000–30,000 ounces of gold production from 2028 with a new processing facility and multiple project acquisitions.

Gold Mountain Limited (ASX: GMN) has announced assay results from 41 diamond drill holes at its Irajuba IR-1 prospect in Brazil, doubling the drilled resource area and confirming thick zones of high-grade rare earth mineralisation with a strong magnet rare earth oxide content.

Havilah Resources has entered a transformative partnership with Sandfire Resources, unlocking $210 million in staged payments and exploration funding to accelerate development in South Australia's Curnamona Province.

Argent Minerals (ASX: ARD) has announced Managing Director Pedro Kastellorizos will step down in mid-June, with a leadership transition underway. The company remains focused on advancing its Kempfield Silver Project and exploration activities.

BMG Resources has commenced diamond drilling as part of a 10,000m program at its Abercromby Gold Project in WA, aiming to expand its 518,000oz gold resource. Results are expected within weeks, alongside a near-complete scoping study that could pave the way for near-term production.

Askari Metals reports strong Phase 1 trenching results at its 100%-owned Uis Project, confirming continuous high-grade polymetallic mineralisation including tin, lithium, tantalum, rubidium, and caesium. These findings bolster confidence ahead of planned drilling in H2 2026.

FMR Resources has completed a deep diamond drillhole at Target L within its Chilean Llahuin Project, intersecting extensive mineralised porphyry and stockwork breccia zones with visible copper and molybdenite sulphides. The results confirm a significant porphyry system beneath volcanic cover, setting the stage for targeted Phase II drilling.

Ardiden Limited’s initial drill results at the Astoria deposit confirm a robust high-grade gold system, underpinning the potential for significant resource expansion along its Rouyn Gold Project corridor in Québec.

Lode Resources has extended high-grade mineralisation at its Montezuma Silver & Antimony Project to 270 metres depth, revealing robust assay results and confirming the deposit remains open for further growth.