# Australian mineral exploration activities

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/australian-mineral-exploration-activities
> Updated: 2026-10-04T23:34:27.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Australian mining companies are initiating various mineral exploration and drilling campaigns across several states.

In Western Australia, Delta Lithium is advancing exploration at its Yinnetharra project with plans to drill six reconnaissance targets, while Javelin Minerals has completed a deep diamond test at its Coogee North gold-copper target. 

In New South Wales, Red Hill Minerals has begun a 1,700m diamond drilling program near Broken Hill to test copper-gold and lead-zinc-silver systems. Meanwhile, in the Northern Territory, Stelar Metals is preparing a 3,500m reverse circulation drilling campaign at the Hill of Leaders tungsten project to investigate mineralisation depth.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-04: Australian mining companies launch new mineral drilling campaigns

Red Hill Minerals and Stelar Metals have launched new drilling campaigns in Australia targeting copper, gold, lead, zinc, and tungsten deposits.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/australian-mining-companies-launch-new-mineral-drilling-campaigns

### 2026-09-30: Australian mining firms Delta Lithium and Javelin Minerals advance exploration

Delta Lithium prepares for 2026 drilling at its Yinnetharra lithium project, while Javelin Minerals completes deep drilling at its Coogee North gold-copper target in Australia.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/australian-mining-firms-delta-lithium-and-javelin-minerals-advance-exploration

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