Latest Underground Drilling News

Hillgrove Resources has accelerated production at its Nugent centre ahead of schedule, driving an 8% rise in copper output and reducing costs. A $28 million capital raise will fund further development and exploration, underpinning growth prospects.

Black Cat Syndicate reports promising gold intersections from its inaugural drilling at Big Sarah, part of the Paulsens Gold Project, revealing multiple mineralised lodes and setting the stage for expanded exploration.

Ora Banda Mining Limited reports continued strong drill results expanding gold mineralisation at its Little Gem prospect and Riverina Gold Camp, with Phase 3 drilling extending mineralisation to 1,200 metres strike and 700 metres depth. A Phase 4 drill program is planned to support a Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate in 2026.

Aeris Resources reported steady Q1 FY26 production with 10.3kt copper equivalent at AISC of A$4.64/lb, alongside significant growth capital investment and promising exploration results.

Greatland Resources has kicked off FY26 with a drilling program at Telfer that has already surpassed targets, revealing a promising new high-grade zone underground and advancing multiple resource extensions.

Hillgrove Resources has reported significant high-grade copper-gold mineralisation extensions at its Kavanagh underground zone within the Kanmantoo Copper Mine, signalling promising resource growth ahead of the 2026 update.

Aurelia Metals reports a 12% increase in Mineral Resources and a 17% rise in Ore Reserves, driven by strong copper growth at its Peak Operation and the commencement of production at Federation Mine.

West Coast Silver has launched its Phase 2 diamond drilling campaign at the high-grade Elizabeth Hill Silver Project, aiming to extend near-surface mineralisation and probe deeper targets following strong initial results.

AIC Mines has confirmed high-grade copper mineralisation continuity at the Jericho deposit’s Jolly shoot, with early access expected by March 2026, potentially fast-tracking production growth.

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.