Latest Reverse Circulation Drilling News

Somerset Minerals reports standout surface rock chip assays from its Coppermine Project in Nunavut, with peak copper grades hitting 46.3% at Skye and 36.4% at Talisker, underpinning a district-scale opportunity as maiden drilling advances.

Antipa Minerals has uncovered extensive gold-copper-lead-silver mineralisation over 500 metres at Tim’s Dome, directly above a large untested electromagnetic conductor, positioning it as a priority target for imminent diamond drilling.

Stelar Metals has fast-tracked exploration at its newly acquired Hill of Leaders Tungsten Project in the Northern Territory, reporting multiple high-grade tungsten assays exceeding 1% WO₃ and preparing for its maiden Reverse Circulation drilling campaign.

Arika Resources has locked in strong assay results extending gold mineralisation at Yundamindra and commenced drilling at Kookynie, backed by full project ownership and a $6.55 million placement.

Manuka Resources has accelerated its transition to production at the Wonawinta Processing Plant, boosting its silver ore reserve by 28% and gearing up for gold and silver output starting mid-August 2026.

Emerald Resources NL sustained steady gold output at its Okvau Mine with 27.1Koz produced in June quarter while progressing the Dingo Range Gold Project towards production, supported by a robust cash position of A$481 million.

Latitude 66 secures key exploration permits for its high-grade KSB gold-cobalt project in Finland and reports strong assay results from Laverton drilling in Western Australia, setting the stage for resource growth and development studies.

Ariana Resources has sold its remaining 9.9% stake in the Kiziltepe mine for US$3.7 million, boosting cash reserves to A$39 million and sharpening focus on its flagship 1.6Moz Dokwe Gold Project in Zimbabwe.

Coda Minerals has delivered critical pre-feasibility study data and secured funding to push its Elizabeth Creek copper-silver project towards development milestones, including environmental approvals and expanded drilling.

Alice Queen Limited’s Project Definition Study for the Horn Island Gold Project reveals robust economics with a pre-tax NPV of A$706 million and an IRR of 109%, underpinning plans for an 11-year mine life and a rapid 1.1-year capital payback.

Barton Gold has delivered another batch of strong assay results from its Phase 2 drilling at the Tunkillia Gold Project, reinforcing the economic potential of Area 223 and advancing its Pre-Feasibility Study towards a Q1 2027 finish.

Viking Mines has secured full permitting and contractor engagement for its maiden 63-hole drilling campaign at the Linka Tungsten Project in Nevada, alongside metallurgical testwork exceeding recovery targets and a strategic divestment of its First Hit Gold Project.