Latest Drilling Programs News

Elixir Energy has advanced its strategic plan in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, appointing a new COO, initiating a major cost reduction, and preparing to drill key exploration and appraisal wells that could unlock significant gas resources.

Lode Resources has received initial tin assay results from its ongoing drilling at the Montezuma Antimony & Silver Project, significantly enhancing previously reported high-grade intercepts and underscoring the polymetallic nature of the deposit.

Sunshine Metals has confirmed high-grade gold mineralisation over a 400m strike at its Sybil project, setting the stage for drilling in August 2025. Early rock chip assays validate the project's potential, drawing parallels with the prolific nearby Pajingo deposit.

AusQuest Limited reports significant expansion of its porphyry copper-gold discovery at the Cangallo Project in southern Peru, with wide copper intercepts from initial Stage 2 drilling and encouraging preliminary metallurgy.

Copper Search Limited made significant strides in the June 2025 quarter, revealing promising Heavy Mineral Sands potential in South Australia and securing a strategic option over a major NSW gold-copper project, while raising $1.15 million to fuel its exploration ambitions.

Culpeo Minerals has identified multiple zones of high-grade copper mineralisation across a 1.7km corridor at its La Florida Prospect in Chile, with drilling now underway to test these promising targets.

Patriot Battery Metals has announced a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for the Rigel and Vega caesium zones at its Shaakichiuwaanaan Project, defining the world’s largest pollucite-hosted caesium deposit. This discovery positions the company as a potential key supplier of caesium, a critical mineral with rising demand in emerging solar technologies.

Noble Helium appoints Dennis Donald as Executive Chairman and secures a $200k loan to accelerate its North Rukwa helium project, backed by positive technical reviews.

Meteoric Resources’ Pre-Feasibility Study confirms the Caldeira Project in Brazil as a globally significant rare earths deposit, boasting robust economics, low operating costs, and strong sustainability credentials. The study underpins a 20-year mine life with substantial growth potential amid rising global demand for critical minerals.

Nova Minerals has launched its 2025 drilling campaign at the high-grade RPM deposit in Alaska, deploying multiple rigs to test resource extensions and new targets. Early geological observations suggest significant potential, with assay results awaited in the coming months.

Aurelia Metals has successfully met its FY25 production and cost guidance, driven by a strong ramp-up at Federation Mine and the start of development at Great Cobar. The company’s solid quarterly performance underpins its growth ambitions for FY26.

AIC Mines has delivered strong FY25 production and financial results while securing key contracts and financing to expand its Eloise processing plant and advance the Jericho copper deposit development.