Latest Drilling Technology News

Tamboran Resources has sanctioned its Shenandoah South Pilot Project, completed a record drilling campaign, and is progressing infrastructure to deliver gas to the Northern Territory by mid-2026. The company also announced a planned acquisition of Falcon Oil & Gas and raised $56 million in a public offering.

Elixir Energy advances its dominant position in Queensland’s Taroom Trough with a major drilling campaign set for early 2026, aiming to address looming East Coast gas shortages. The company’s extensive acreage and certified resources position it as a key player in Australia’s energy future.

AJ Lucas Group Limited reported a robust start to FY26, driven by a significant UK dispute settlement and improved Australian operations. The company’s liquidity and operational upgrades position it well despite ongoing challenges.

Elixir Energy is set to resume production testing at its Diona-1 well this quarter and prepare for the high-impact Lorelle-3 appraisal well drilling in January 2026, aiming to unlock significant gas resources in Queensland’s Taroom Trough.

PVW Resources has advanced its Brazilian Southeast Hub rare earth projects through a hydraulic auger drilling campaign, confirming deeper mineralisation and exceptional leach recoveries up to 89%. The company is poised for further resource definition and metallurgical optimisation.

Tamboran Resources has completed the largest drilling campaign in the Beetaloo Basin, delivering three 10,000-foot lateral wells with record efficiency. The company targets first gas sales by mid-2026, advancing its Northern Territory gas supply ambitions.

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd has reported compelling drill results from its Rising Sun prospect at Sunday Creek, Victoria, confirming high-grade gold-antimony continuity and exceptional antimony grades that reinforce the project’s global significance.

TMK Energy has secured a drilling contract for its LF-07 production well, marking a key milestone in its Lucky Fox Pilot Well Project in Mongolia. The company also outlines an ambitious 2025 exploration program aimed at expanding its coal seam gas resources.

Aquirian Limited has secured $5 million in fresh capital to upgrade its Wubin emulsion facility and accelerate commercialization of its innovative Collar Keeper® technology, alongside a new $1.5 million tolling contract.

ADX Energy has identified seven drill-ready shallow gas prospects in its Upper Austria licences, with a multi-well drilling program planned for late 2025. The company aims to leverage advanced seismic data and cluster development to optimise production and reduce costs.

Aquirian Limited unveils a strategic growth plan centered on its Wubin Energetics hub and proprietary Collar Keeper® technology, aiming to boost revenue and operational efficiency amid rising mining demand.

OD6 Metals has secured regulatory approval to launch an 18-hole, 5,000-metre drilling program at its Gulf Creek Copper Project, targeting promising repeat mineral structures. A further 7-hole deep drilling phase awaits approval, potentially expanding exploration near historic high-grade copper zones.