Latest Gold Exploration And Development News

Western Gold Resources has completed over 45% of its 35,300-metre grade control and infill drilling program at the Gold Duke Project, receiving initial assay results from the Eagle prospect. The company is finalizing an updated scoping study and secured $3 million in non-dilutive funding to support a planned mining start in late 2025.

Forrestania Resources has completed its acquisition of the British Hill Gold Project near Southern Cross, Western Australia, and appointed MBS Environmental to lead mine development planning.

Barton Gold has launched an 18,000m drilling campaign at its Tunkillia project to upgrade mineral resources and fast-track a mining lease application by 2026, targeting robust early cash flows from high-value starter pits.

Flagship Minerals has confirmed exceptional gold recoveries exceeding 80% from oxide material at its Pantanillo Gold Project in Chile, significantly derisking its path toward resource conversion and heap leach development.

Metal Bank Limited has completed due diligence on Hastings Technology Metals' gold assets and is set to commence drilling at the Seven Leaders prospect, marking a key step in its Western Australian gold expansion strategy.

OzAurum Resources has regained full control of the Mulgabbie North Gold Project feasibility study, initiating inhouse metallurgical testing that has already surpassed industry benchmarks, setting a strong technical foundation for potential gold production.

Rumble Resources Limited has launched a $2 million non-renounceable entitlement offer following a $7 million placement, aiming to fund exploration and development activities at its Western Queen Gold Project. The offer opens on 16 September and closes on 26 September 2025.

GBM Resources has regained 100% ownership of the Mt Coolon Gold Project after Newmont's exit, consolidating its position in Queensland's Drummond Basin with a substantial gold resource and promising exploration targets.

Lunnon Metals reports robust high-grade gold assay results from its Lady Herial deposit, underpinning a low-risk open pit development opportunity within the Kambalda Gold & Nickel Project.

Benz Mining Corp reported a CAD 3.58 million net loss for Q1 2025, driven by ramped-up exploration at its newly acquired Western Australian gold projects. The company bolstered its cash position with a CAD 27 million private placement post-period, aiming to fuel further resource growth.

Forrestania Resources has signed a binding agreement to acquire the Burracoppin Gold Project from Askari Metals, adding a significant JORC resource near a major WA gold mine. The deal includes cash, shares, and options, linking Forrestania to promising African exploration assets.

Aurumin Limited has secured $6 million through divestments of non-core assets, enabling a sharper focus on advancing its flagship Sandstone Gold Project. The strategic sales to Newcam Minerals and others aim to fund exploration and support Brightstar’s pre-feasibility study.