Latest Gold Exploration And Development News

Leeuwin Metals has secured Mining Lease M77/1300 over the Evanston deposit, marking a crucial step toward development at its Marda Gold Project. All current Mineral Resources at Marda now reside on granted leases, underpinning future production plans amid ongoing exploration.

Sierra Nevada Gold has begun refurbishing underground access at its New Pass Mine in Nevada, backed by metallurgical tests showing up to 97% gold recovery using conventional processing. The company targets trial mining and near-term cash flow from the high-grade Superior Vein.

TG Metals Limited has unveiled a major Mineral Resource Estimate upgrade for its Van Uden Gold Project, with Indicated gold ounces surging 120% to 152,600 oz and total pit constrained resources reaching 270,800 oz at 1.06 g/t Au. This marks a significant step in advancing the project towards near-term production.

Barton Gold has wrapped up diamond and reverse circulation drilling at its Challenger Gold Project, advancing a Definitive Feasibility Study targeting a low-risk Stage 1 open pit operation by the second half of 2026.

Aurum Resources has confirmed a significant 220m depth extension of gold mineralisation at its Boundiali Gold Project in Côte d'Ivoire, reinforcing its 3.03Moz resource and setting the stage for upcoming feasibility studies.

GoldArc Resources has locked in a binding agreement with Mineral Mining Services to fully fund the development of its Leonora South gold deposits, removing capital barriers and setting a clear path to production.

Forrestania Resources has started transporting ore from its British Hill gold deposit to the Lake Johnston processing facility, moving closer to production as plant refurbishment advances. The company is also partnering with local authorities to upgrade regional infrastructure.

Asara Resources (ASX:AS1) is pushing ahead at its Kada Gold Project in Guinea’s prolific Siguiri Basin, boasting a 923,000-ounce gold resource and launching expansive 2026 drilling campaigns aimed at significantly growing both Indicated and Inferred categories.

Aurum Resources has consolidated a 4.2 million ounce gold resource across its Boundiali and Napié projects in Côte d’Ivoire, progressing a central processing hub and expanding drilling programs as it targets development milestones in 2026.

GoldArc Resources is pushing aggressively towards near-term production at its Leonora Gold Project, leveraging over 24,000m of recent drilling and strategic partnerships that cover development costs. The company aims to start mining by late 2026, backed by a 200,000oz JORC resource and a seasoned technical team.

Golden Mile Resources (ASX: G88) has agreed to sell its final 20% interest in the Leonora Gold Joint Venture to Navigator Mining for A$250,000, marking its exit from the project after Navigator earned an 80% stake.

Kairos Minerals has boosted its Mt York Gold Project resource estimate to 2.08 million ounces, marking a 50% increase in contained gold and setting the stage for an aggressive 2026 drilling and feasibility campaign.