Latest Underground Drilling News

Core Lithium has significantly increased its Ore Reserves at the Finniss Lithium Project by 42%, secured $54.3 million in fresh capital, and cleared all offtake obligations to advance its restart plans.

Pantoro Gold’s latest underground drilling at the Norseman Gold Project reveals multiple high-grade gold intersections, confirming significant near-term mining potential.

FireFly Metals reports exceptional high-grade copper and gold drill results from its Green Bay Project in Canada, setting the stage for a significant Mineral Resource Estimate update this quarter.

Larvotto Resources reports strong high-grade gold and antimony intercepts from its Eleanora-Garibaldi drilling program, setting the stage for a Mineral Resource and Reserve update at its Hillgrove project in NSW.

West Coast Silver Limited has launched an accelerated Phase 2 diamond drilling campaign at its Elizabeth Hill Silver Project in Western Australia, aiming to build on recent bonanza-grade intercepts and explore deeper mineralisation targets.

Variscan Mines has completed a detailed 3D laser survey at its Udías Mine, revealing extensive under-explored zones and confirming a geological connection to the San Jose Mine. This breakthrough supports ongoing drilling and promises to enhance future resource estimates and mine planning.

Brightstar Resources has obtained key regulatory approvals for its Lord Byron open pit project, positioning the company to commence mining operations in the second half of 2026. This milestone advances Brightstar’s strategy to boost gold production from its Laverton Hub.

Hillgrove Resources has reported outstanding high-grade copper-gold mineralisation from the first underground drill hole at Emily Star, part of the Kanmantoo Copper Mine. These results suggest a promising expansion of mining potential and improved utilisation of existing infrastructure.

Brightstar Resources reports underground mining operations at its Laverton Hub are significantly ahead of schedule, targeting a +50% quarter-on-quarter production increase in the September quarter. The Fish Mine has turned cash flow positive, underpinning a robust growth outlook.

Ballymore Resources reports standout high-grade gold, silver, and copper results from its latest drilling at the Dittmer Gold Project, reinforcing confidence in the Duffer Lode’s continuity and prompting plans to extend underground exploration.

Hillgrove Resources has reported significant high-grade copper and gold mineralisation extensions at its Nugent deposit within the Kanmantoo Copper Mine, enhancing resource understanding ahead of first production. Ongoing drilling and an updated resource estimate are set to shape the mine’s near-term development.

Variscan Mines has acquired extensive historic drilling data over newly granted licences in northern Spain, revealing significant high-grade zinc and lead mineralisation and unlocking a district-scale exploration opportunity.