Latest Gold Exploration And Development News

GoldArc Resources has completed the first phase of a 34,000m grade control drilling program at Mt Stirling, delivering consistent broad mineralisation and higher-grade zones that underpin updated mine models ahead of regulatory approval.

Lefroy Exploration has launched a scoping study for its Mt Martin Gold Project, following an updated resource estimate of 460,000 ounces. The study, funded by a recent $3.6 million placement, aims to assess development options by September 2026 while mining operations at Lucky Strike prepare to resume.

Lunnon Metals has reported robust assay results from a 36-hole infill drill campaign at its Hustler gold deposit, underpinning an imminent Mineral Resource update and advancing permitting and mining optimisation activities.

Asara Resources has adjusted its $60 million institutional placement after Barbet LLC FZ reduced its subscription significantly, with the balance placed to other investors to keep the raise on track. The funds will accelerate drilling and development at the Kada Gold Project in Guinea.

Toubani Resources (ASX: TRE) is acquiring a near 20% equity interest in Avanti Gold (CSE: AGC) via a share swap, gaining exposure to the Misisi Gold Project in the DRC with a 3.1 million ounce inferred resource.

Astral Resources has reported significant deep gold mineralisation extending well below the current Theia Deposit resource at its Mandilla Gold Project, alongside ongoing in-fill drilling to upgrade open pit resources.

Flagship Minerals has wrapped up its metallurgical drilling and trenching at the 2.1Moz Isidora Gold Project in Chile, progressing to pilot scale heap leach test work and ongoing infill drilling targeting a resource update later this year.

Aurum Resources has reported exceptional high-grade gold intercepts at its Boundiali BDT2 deposit in Côte d'Ivoire, reinforcing resource growth potential ahead of a major Mineral Resource Estimate update and Definitive Feasibility Study.

Resources & Energy Group (ASX:REZ) has extended gold mineralisation at its Gigante Grande prospect, confirming significant intercepts 1 km south of the existing resource and supporting a substantial exploration target.

Minerals 260 Limited reports strong drilling results at its 4.5Moz Bullabulling Gold Project, confirming resource continuity and extensions at key deposits. These findings underpin an upcoming Mineral Resource Estimate update and support the Prefeasibility Study due next month.

Maritana Minerals has launched a fully funded 60,000-metre resource conversion drilling campaign targeting four key projects to upgrade Mineral Resources and bolster mine planning for the Black Swan Processing Hub.

Lefroy Exploration’s metallurgical tests reveal up to 97% gold recovery from its Burns High-Grade Deposit, underpinning plans for a resource update by September 2026.