Latest Exploration Drilling News

Metro Mining Limited achieved record quarterly bauxite shipments with improved cost efficiency, yet a recent operational outage and river constraints have prompted a downward revision of its 2025 production forecast.

Native Mineral Resources reports a successful ramp-up of gold production at its Blackjack plant, delivering nearly 700 ounces of refined gold and securing $10 million in fresh capital to fuel ongoing operations and exploration.

Iron Road Ltd progresses its Central Eyre Iron Project and Mulgathing heavy mineral sands exploration despite subdued iron ore investment and volatile energy costs. Strategic land options secured at Cape Hardy signal potential green hydrogen collaboration.

Aurelia Metals has revealed significant exploration success at its Nymagee Mine in NSW, discovering two new mineral lenses and extending known mineralisation with promising gold and base metal grades.

Alkane Resources reports a total of 1.97 million ounces of gold in Mineral Resources at its Swedish Björkdal operations, with underground mining ongoing and open pit mining paused until 2027. Exploration highlights suggest promising extensions near existing infrastructure.

Matsa Resources has officially commenced gold production at its Devon Pit Gold Mine, marking a pivotal step in its Lake Carey Gold Project. The company also advances its AngloGold Option Agreement and outlines ambitious exploration and development plans.

Beacon Minerals reported steady gold production of 6,884 ounces in the September quarter, while strategically retaining bullion holdings amid a record A$6,448/oz gold price.

Catalina Resources unveils a revitalised strategy targeting gold, rare earths, and lithium across Western Australia’s underexplored regions, backed by strong leadership and a solid cash position.

iTech Minerals has delineated a significant antimony and gold mineralised corridor spanning over 6km by 2km at its Reynolds Range project in the Northern Territory, supported by detailed historical soil sampling and recent high-grade rock chip assays. The company is poised to commence drilling at key prospects following imminent government approvals.

29Metals maintains steady copper output at Golden Grove despite seismic disruptions to zinc production, while progressing key growth projects and regulatory steps toward Capricorn Copper’s restart.

29Metals reports a steady copper output but significant zinc production decline due to seismic disruptions at Golden Grove, alongside rising operational costs and ongoing progress at Capricorn Copper.

Kuniko Limited has commenced fieldwork at its Commonwealth Gold-Silver Project in New South Wales, targeting high-grade precious metals within the prolific Lachlan Fold Belt. The company aims to validate historical resource estimates and advance exploration alongside its battery metals portfolio in Europe.