Latest Exploration Drilling News

AuKing Mining Limited has advanced its strategic footprint with a 15% earn-in agreement at Queensland’s Cloncurry Gold Project and strengthened its board with seasoned mining experts, while navigating financial challenges and project delays.

Aurumin Limited has entered a potentially lucrative joint venture with Newcam Minerals for iron ore rights worth up to $7 million, while advancing gold exploration with significant drilling at its Central Sandstone Project.

Dreadnought Resources has released a robust scoping study for its Star of Mangaroon gold project, targeting initial production of around 20,000 ounces at a high grade of 10 g/t. The study outlines strong financial metrics and sets the stage for potential production in 2025, backed by a processing agreement with Black Cat Syndicate.

3D Energi Limited is progressing rapidly towards its 2025 Otway Exploration Drilling Program, with key preparations underway and regulatory approvals advancing, positioning the company to potentially capitalise on East Coast Australia's critical gas supply shortage.

Killi Resources reports compelling drill results from its Kaa gold-copper prospect in Queensland, confirming a large mineralised system and maintaining a strong cash position of $2.03 million to fund ongoing exploration.

Terramin's December 2024 quarterly report reveals major progress at its Tala Hamza Zinc Project with land acquisition and a $336 million EPC contract, while the Bird in Hand Gold Project faces a legal hurdle after the Supreme Court dismissed its mining lease application.

Platina Resources reports promising gold mineralisation at its Challa Gold Project and secures a government grant to fund deep drilling at Xanadu, maintaining a strong cash position of $12.3 million.

Caspin Resources has completed its acquisition of the Bygoo Tin Project in NSW and is set to begin a significant drilling campaign, backed by a recent $1.6 million capital raise.

Trinex Minerals has made significant progress at its Dudley Lithium Project on Kangaroo Island, securing key landowner agreements and completing a large soil sampling program that revealed multiple lithium anomalies. The company plans to commence drilling in March 2025, marking a pivotal step in its exploration strategy.

Meeka Metals has responded to an ASX query regarding the timing and nature of its recent cleansing notice, confirming that the drilling results reinforce existing mineral resources without revealing new discoveries.

Terrain Minerals reports encouraging early drilling results at its Wildflower Gold Project, progresses metallurgical studies at Larins Lane Gallium Project, and initiates nickel-copper drilling at Lort River, backed by a $450,000 strategic placement.

Invictus Energy has completed a key legal review and secured $12 million in funding, setting the stage for expanded drilling and development in Zimbabwe's Cabora Bassa Basin.