Latest Exploration Drilling News

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.

Brightstar Resources has reported a remarkable 91% increase in gold production at its Laverton underground mines for the September quarter, setting a new company record. The ramp-up at the Fish mine and ongoing exploration efforts signal strong growth potential.

Waratah Minerals reports significant new gold assay results from diamond drilling at its Spur Gold Project, extending mineralisation down plunge by 150 metres and confirming high-grade zones within the Spur Gold Corridor. The company is ramping up drilling activity with five rigs to explore multiple targets.

Flynn Gold Limited has successfully raised $5 million through a rights issue and placement, positioning the company to accelerate drilling and exploration across its Tasmanian gold, silver, and critical metals projects.

Verity Resources has acquired the remaining 34% joint venture interest in its Botswana copper-silver and nickel projects, gaining 100% ownership of a strategically significant critical metals portfolio. This move positions Verity to accelerate development in a region benefiting from major US export-import bank financing.

3D Energi has raised $9.4 million to fund the drilling of its Essington-1 well in the Otway Basin, with Korea National Oil Corporation acquiring a 29% stake in the joint venture alongside ConocoPhillips. Drilling is set to commence in late October 2025.

Bellevue Gold Limited’s latest grade control drilling results reinforce its confident FY26 production guidance, with operations advancing into higher-grade zones and exploration set to resume.

Pacgold Limited announces acquisition and phased restart of the White Dam gold project, targeting near-term production and resource expansion with a $12.4 million funding plan.

Western Mines Group has been awarded a $180,000 government grant to fund further drilling at its Mulga Tank nickel project, targeting a promising komatiite mineral system. This funding supports the company’s ongoing exploration efforts to delineate a significant nickel sulphide deposit in Western Australia.

CGN Resources has secured significant new gold tenements in Western Australia's Leonora district and advanced exploration at multiple projects, maintaining a solid cash position to support ongoing development.

Larvotto Resources reports strong high-grade gold and antimony intercepts from its Eleanora-Garibaldi drilling program, setting the stage for a Mineral Resource and Reserve update at its Hillgrove project in NSW.

Strickland Metals has identified multiple new porphyry target areas at its Rogozna Gold and Base Metals Project in Serbia, following a comprehensive gravity survey integrated with existing geophysical data. This breakthrough enhances the company’s exploration pipeline and sets the stage for upcoming drilling campaigns.