Latest Gold Exploration And Development News

Gibb River Diamonds has commenced grade control drilling at its Neta Prospect in Western Australia, moving closer to potential mining operations pending regulatory approval.

Ordell Minerals reports outstanding metallurgical test results from its McNabs East Prospect, demonstrating potential gold recoveries exceeding 95% via conventional processing methods. These findings significantly de-risk the Barimaia Gold Project ahead of a maiden resource estimate expected later this year.

Rumble Resources has announced a substantial upgrade to its Western Queen Gold Project, increasing the mineral resource estimate to 370,000 ounces at a higher grade of 3.1 grams per tonne. This marks a significant step forward in the project’s development and potential mining strategies.

Reach Resources has significantly increased its gold resource inventory at the Murchison South project, with combined estimates for Blue Heaven and Pansy Pit now totaling approximately 67,100 ounces. Strong metallurgical results and exploration upside highlight the project's potential.

Ballard Mining has launched a comprehensive 130,000-metre drilling campaign at its Mt Ida Gold Project, targeting resource expansion and development of the Baldock deposit. Supported by a recent oversubscribed $30 million IPO, the program aims to unlock new exploration targets along a 26km strike in Western Australia’s Goldfields region.

Brightstar Resources has agreed to acquire Aurumin Limited in a $60 million scheme deal, offering Aurumin shareholders a premium and securing $50 million in fresh capital to fast-track development of the Sandstone gold district in Western Australia.

Brightstar Resources has agreed to acquire Aurumin Limited in a $60 million scheme, raising $50 million to accelerate development of the Sandstone gold district in Western Australia. The merger creates a combined entity with nearly 4 million ounces of gold resources and a strong cash position.

Horizon Gold Limited has announced a $7 million non-renounceable entitlement offer alongside a $5 million placement to fund its Gum Creek Gold Project and repay debt. The offer opens on 29 July and closes on 12 August 2025.

Horizon Gold Limited has raised $12 million through a placement and entitlement offer to advance its Gum Creek Gold Project feasibility study and resource drilling, signaling strong investor confidence amid rising gold prices.

Great Southern Mining has sold the Southern Star gold prospect licence to Regis Resources for up to A$9 million, including a strategic alliance to accelerate exploration in the Duketon Belt.

Truscott Mining Corporation has re-established gold production in the Tennant Creek gold field and is progressing the Westminster high-grade gold project through advanced geological research and a structured development plan.

Rox Resources has announced a significant upgrade to the Youanmi Gold Project’s underground resource, boosting contained gold by 21% and increasing grade to 6.0 g/t, setting a robust foundation for its upcoming Definitive Feasibility Study.