Latest Underground Drilling News

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.

Vault Minerals reports a 31% increase in gold Ore Reserves to 4 million ounces and a 3% rise in Mineral Resources to 12.2 million ounces as of June 2025, driven by strong growth at Leonora, Sugar Zone, and Mount Monger.

Core Lithium has significantly increased its Ore Reserve Estimate at the Finniss Lithium Project, with the Carlton deposit upgrade driving a 42% rise in total reserves. This milestone strengthens the project's restart schedule and expansion potential.

Ora Banda Mining's latest drilling at Sand King Underground reveals significant high-grade gold mineralisation 300 metres beyond current life of mine plans, expanding the resource footprint and boosting production potential.

Haranga Resources has successfully commissioned the water treatment plant at its Lincoln Gold Project and begun dewatering, paving the way for its maiden underground drilling program and a JORC resource update by year-end.

Variscan Mines has secured official approval of its Restoration Plan for the Novales-Udias Zinc Project in northern Spain, unlocking the path to mine production restart and extensive exploration drilling.

Black Cat Syndicate’s ongoing underground drilling at Paulsens has revealed extraordinary gold grades, including a standout 1.60m intercept at 623.94g/t Au. These results underpin the mine’s ramp-up and resource expansion plans.

Brightstar Resources has kicked off a significant underground drilling campaign at its Fish Mine, aiming to extend mine life and upgrade mineral resources for future production growth.

Haranga Resources has secured regulatory approvals and begun underground works at its Lincoln Gold Project, setting the stage for a maiden drilling campaign aimed at upgrading a significant historical gold resource to JORC standards.

Black Cat Syndicate has officially commenced underground mining at its Majestic deposit within the Kal East Gold Operation, marking a significant step in its growth strategy. With Macmahon Underground contracted and initial production targets set, the company is poised to boost gold output in the coming years.

Hillgrove Resources has announced the discovery of a new high-grade copper-gold mineralisation zone, the 'Saddle' Zone, at its Kanmantoo Copper Mine, promising near-term resource growth with minimal infrastructure needs.

Black Cat Syndicate has initiated diamond drilling at the promising Paulsens West seismic target, located just 600 metres from its Paulsens Gold Operation. This co-funded exploration effort aims to unlock new mineral potential identified through advanced seismic data reprocessing.