Latest Drill Planning News

New Frontier Minerals advances its Harts Range heavy rare earths project with imminent drilling and secures a strategic alliance to develop its NWQ copper assets, positioning itself strongly in critical minerals supply.

Ordell Minerals has confirmed significant gold anomalies at its Goodia Project in Western Australia, setting the stage for first-pass drilling in early 2026. The under-explored region offers promising potential for gold, lithium, and base metals.

Duketon Mining has confirmed two significant gold anomalies at its Boodanoo Project through detailed soil sampling, setting the stage for targeted drilling in early 2026.

BOA Resources has secured a 49% interest in the Neds Creek Copper Project, positioning itself near some of Western Australia’s most prolific copper mines. With drilling planned for early 2026, the company aims to unlock significant exploration potential in this proven copper district.

Mount Ridley Mines has identified seven new high-priority rare earth and gallium target zones forming a 33km untested corridor near existing resources in Western Australia, setting the stage for significant exploration expansion.

Fulcrum Lithium reports encouraging initial metallurgical results from its Alkali Flats project in Nevada, showing up to 91% lithium recovery at moderate conditions, setting the stage for further exploration and resource definition.

Barton Gold Holdings has completed its Phase 1 drilling at the Tunkillia Gold Project ahead of schedule and under budget, targeting the high-value S1 and S2 pits. The company anticipates strong cash flow and rapid payback from the S1 pit, with assay results expected soon.

Golden Horse Minerals reports promising initial assay results from its maiden regional drilling program, revealing multiple shallow high-grade gold intercepts along a +300m strike at the Marionete-Star of Ennuin trend in Western Australia.

Alvo Minerals’ latest drilling at the Touro Prospect within its Palma Copper-Zinc Project confirms extended copper and zinc mineralisation, hinting at a potentially large volcanogenic massive sulphide system. Assay results are pending, with further drilling planned to test deeper targets.

Morella Corporation’s Phase 2 metallurgical testwork at the Mt Edon Rubidium Project confirms rubidium recoveries up to 93.6% and identifies two viable processing pathways, strengthening the project’s technical foundation.

Miramar Resources has validated the presence of Noril’sk-style copper-nickel-PGE mineralisation at its Bangemall Project in Western Australia, despite ending its joint venture with Sumitomo Metal Mining. The company plans to continue exploration in 2026, seeking new partners and government co-funding.

Catalina Resources is set to launch a significant Phase 1 drilling campaign across its Evanston and Yerilgee gold projects starting December 1, 2025, aiming to deepen understanding of promising mineralised zones.