Latest Gold Exploration And Development News

Matsa Resources launches a major drilling campaign at Fortitude North targeting up to 1.85 million ounces of gold, supported by a $17.5 million loan facility from major shareholder Deutsche Balaton.

Carnavale Resources has been granted the crucial mining lease for its Kookynie Gold Project, paving the way for a shovel-ready status by Q3 2026 alongside ongoing feasibility studies and drilling campaigns.

Reach Resources reports exceptional metallurgical test results from its Murchison South Gold Project, highlighting high gold recoveries and favourable processing characteristics that support toll milling potential.

Kairos Minerals has received the final $10 million payment from Pilbara Minerals under a key tenement sale, lifting its cash reserves to $35 million and setting the stage for expanded exploration and feasibility studies at the Mt York Gold Project.

Skylark Minerals has sharpened its focus on gold exploration in Côte d’Ivoire, unveiling a robust 2026 drilling program at its flagship Zaranou Project. The company aims to expand its mineral resource and accelerate development in a Tier One West African jurisdiction.

PC Gold Limited has raised approximately A$24 million through a placement led by institutional investors, including a A$5 million cornerstone from Macquarie Bank, to accelerate exploration and development at its Spring Hill Gold Project.

Native Mineral Resources’ board members have converted $1.62 million in options into 63 million new shares, reinforcing their commitment to the company’s growth strategy and key projects in northern Queensland.

Hammer Metals has submitted a Mining Lease Application for its Orelia North gold deposit in Western Australia, aiming to accelerate development amid a buoyant gold price. Recent drilling results extend mineralisation, supporting resource growth ahead of a planned 2026 upgrade.

Strickland Metals has successfully raised A$55 million through an institutional placement to accelerate exploration and advance a Pre-Feasibility Study at its Rogozna Project in Serbia.

Ariana Resources has extinguished its outstanding US$782,575 loan with RiverFort by issuing over 40 million shares, leaving the company debt-free and well-capitalised with A$11 million in cash.

Barton Gold Holdings has launched a Definitive Feasibility Study and appointed Bedrock Advisory Partners to steer financing for its Stage 1 operations at Central Gawler Mill, following a significant resource upgrade.

Carnavale Resources has launched a comprehensive Bankable Feasibility Study drilling program at its Kookynie Gold Project, aiming to deliver a shovel-ready, high-grade open pit mining scenario by Q3 2026.