Latest Drilling Plans News

Encounter Resources has extended high-grade niobium and rare earth element mineralisation over 1km east of its initial Green deposit resource, confirming the scale of this critical minerals system in Western Australia.

Finder Energy’s reprocessing of 2025 seismic data reveals substantial increases in reservoir volumes at its Krill and Squilla fields, setting the stage for updated resource estimates and potential new development hubs.

Kula Gold’s latest drilling at Mt Palmer reveals a promising 3-kilometre gold mineralisation trend, highlighted by significant assay results including a standout 1m intercept grading 16.95 g/t gold. Further assays from diamond core drilling are awaited to deepen understanding.

New Age Exploration Limited has raised $3.75 million to accelerate drilling at its promising Wagyu Gold Project in Western Australia and Lammerlaw Gold Project in New Zealand, targeting Hemi-style mineralisation and Macraes-style analogues.

West Cobar Metals is advancing its air core drilling program at the Mystique Gold Project, revealing a promising 400m anomalous gold horizon. Full assay results are expected in November, potentially reshaping the project's exploration model.

Terramin Australia progresses key mining projects including Tala Hamza zinc drilling and Kapunda copper testing, while awaiting a crucial appeal hearing for its Bird in Hand gold project.

IRIS Metals Limited has made substantial progress in its South Dakota lithium projects, completing critical drilling phases and expanding its land holdings through strategic acquisitions, supported by a recent $4.27 million capital raise.

Nico Resources has progressed its Wingellina nickel-cobalt project through updated resource estimates, detailed metallurgical testwork, and a strategic review of scandium extraction, even as nickel market conditions remain subdued.

Altitude Minerals has been awarded an $80,000 NSW Government grant to co-fund drilling at its T55 copper-gold porphyry target, advancing exploration at the Byrock Project in New South Wales.

IPB Petroleum advances its key Browse Basin assets with ongoing drilling discussions and a strategic board appointment, while maintaining a solid cash position.

TechGen Metals has expanded its exploration footprint at the Mt Boggola Project with two new high-potential copper-gold targets identified through a second stage IP survey. The company is poised to commence drilling pending final approvals.

Accelerate Resources has secured an earn-in agreement to acquire up to 80% of the Iron Bound prospect, expanding its Balagundi Gold Project near Kalgoorlie with granted mining tenure and historic gold workings.