Latest Drilling And Production News

Stonehorse Energy has secured a farm-in agreement to drill a well in Alberta’s prolific Ellerslie reservoir, with plans to participate in up to three additional wells, marking a significant step in its Canadian growth strategy.

Lakes Blue Energy reports strong gas shows and excellent reservoir quality from its Wombat-5 appraisal well in Victoria’s Gippsland Basin, setting the stage for imminent production testing and potential field development.

Hillgrove Resources has secured $28 million through a two-tranche placement to accelerate copper production growth at its Kanmantoo mine, focusing on the Emily Star and Nugent projects.

Tamboran Resources' Beetaloo Joint Venture has reached a Final Investment Decision for the Shenandoah South Pilot Project, setting the stage for first gas sales by mid-2026. The project secures key commercial agreements and financing, marking a pivotal shift from exploration to production.

Native Mineral Resources has identified 15 promising new gold exploration targets at its Blackjack Gold Mine in Queensland following a detailed drone magnetic survey, setting the stage for drilling in November 2025.

Western Gold Resources has completed over 45% of its 35,300-metre grade control and infill drilling program at the Gold Duke Project, receiving initial assay results from the Eagle prospect. The company is finalizing an updated scoping study and secured $3 million in non-dilutive funding to support a planned mining start in late 2025.

Blue Energy Limited has addressed ASX concerns over the timing of its Cleansing Notice related to the grant of Production Licence PL 1034 for its Sapphire gas project, confirming compliance with disclosure rules despite delayed formal notification.

Helios Energy has pinpointed a high-potential unconventional sweet spot alongside multiple conventional oil and gas targets within its Presidio Project, setting the stage for near-term drilling and potential value re-rating.

Rox Resources has appointed Byrnecut Australia as the underground mining contractor for its Youanmi Gold Project, marking a key step toward production. The two-part contract will see initial exploration decline development followed by full-scale mining upon a positive investment decision.

NuEnergy Gas Limited has obtained government approval to sell 1 MMSCFD of coal bed methane gas in Indonesia, marking a pivotal step in its transition to production and supporting the country’s energy security goals.

Felix Gold Limited recently hosted senior U.S. federal officials at its Treasure Creek Antimony Project, highlighting its strategic role in addressing America’s critical mineral supply challenges amid China’s export ban.

Red Sky Energy has secured regulatory approval to build the KN2 well site at its Killanoola Oil Project, setting the stage for drilling a promising new target that could boost production and revenues.