Latest Drill Campaigns News

Patronus Resources has upgraded its Mertondale gold Mineral Resource Estimate to 480,000 ounces and is progressing a Scoping Study, while also identifying strong VMS potential at its Cardinia Project and expanding strategic investments.

Miramar Resources has unveiled significant nickel-copper sulphide discoveries at its Bangemall project, supported by a $1.8 million capital raise to accelerate exploration across multiple Western Australian projects.

Blue Star Helium has commenced drilling the Jackson 2 well at its Galactica helium project in Colorado, marking a key step in its ongoing development program. The well is progressing towards the Lyons Formation target with plans for flow testing and production tie-in.

Berkeley Energia reports promising lithium and rubidium mineralisation at its Conchas Project in Spain, while its subsidiary pursues a $1 billion arbitration claim against Spain over the Salamanca uranium project amid shifting nuclear policies.

Hamelin Gold Limited advances its Western Australia gold exploration with co-funded drilling programs at Fremlins South and Jazz prospects, while completing a significant $2.8 million capital raise to fuel further activity.

Summit Minerals appoints Dr Matthew Cobb as CEO, suspends drilling at Barra Lithium, and pivots to prioritize wholly owned Brazilian projects with drilling permits nearing approval.

Encounter Resources Limited has unveiled an ambitious 2025 exploration and development program across its Australian critical minerals projects, supported by significant government co-funding and a strong cash position.

Alchemy Resources reported significant progress at its Karonie Gold-Lithium Project with JOGMEC completing its $600,000 farm-in commitment and over 4,000 soil samples analyzed, identifying 12 priority targets for follow-up. Meanwhile, strong copper and gold assays at Lachlan’s Yellow Mountain prospect and regained Bryah Basin control underscore a busy quarter.

GreenX Metals advances its Tannenberg Copper Project with BHP funding and license expansion, while Greenland projects gain momentum amid soaring antimony prices. The company also confirms a £435 million arbitration award against Poland, facing ongoing legal challenges.

Yandal Resources reports encouraging RC drilling results at its Arrakis Prospect within the Caladan target area, confirming mineralisation continuity and multiple structures. A large-scale 12,500m air-core drilling program is set to commence in May 2025, targeting an 8km by 3km fold structure with geological parallels to major gold districts.

Antipa Minerals has consolidated its Paterson Province tenements into the expansive Minyari Project, resumed full ownership of Wilki and Paterson Projects following partner withdrawals, and launched a major drilling campaign targeting resource growth and new discoveries.

Caprice Resources has reported strong drilling results at its Island Gold Project, including a new high-grade gold discovery south of Vadrians Hill, and has commenced an extensive Phase 3 drilling program to expand its maiden resource potential.