Latest Gold Exploration News

Astral Resources reports strong assay results from 29 additional holes at Theia Deposit, confirming broad zones of high-grade gold consistent with its existing resource model. The ongoing in-fill drilling program advances the Mandilla Gold Project towards production readiness.

Ariana Resources has launched the first phase of an extensive drilling programme at its Dokwe Gold Project in Zimbabwe, aiming to expand its 1.1 million ounce gold resource. Initial assay results are expected before year-end, setting the stage for a potential resource upgrade in 2026.

Hamelin Gold has secured a crucial exploration licence in Western Australia's prolific Murchison gold district, setting the stage for initial drilling at its Venus project in early 2026. The project targets high-potential, underexplored structural zones beneath Lake Austin.

North Stawell Minerals (ASX – NSM) showcased promising high-grade gold intercepts at the Australian Gold Conference, reinforcing its position in Victoria’s prolific Stawell Mineralised Corridor. The company’s exploration pipeline, including the Darlington-Caledonia trend and Wildwood prospect, signals significant upside potential near existing milling infrastructure.

Falcon Metals confirms exceptional high-grade gold intercepts at its Blue Moon project, extending the renowned Bendigo Goldfield. The company accelerates exploration with new drill pads and a second rig, backed by a strong cash position.

Altair Minerals has finalized the acquisition of the Greater Oko Project in Guyana, marking the largest gold exploration landholding in the country’s history. Backed by a cornerstone investment from Resolute Holdings, Altair is poised to accelerate exploration in a highly prospective and underexplored greenstone belt.

African Gold Limited reports strong initial drill results from its Blaffo Guetto zone within the Didievi Project, confirming consistent high-grade gold mineralisation and supporting resource expansion prospects.

Golden Mile Resources is advancing exploration at its Aurora Gold Prospect in Arizona, launching detailed geological mapping and soil sampling to refine high-grade gold targets ahead of maiden drilling.

Catalina Resources has received all assay results from its September 2025 drilling at the Halo Gold Project, confirming extended gold mineralisation along strike and at depth, including standout high-grade intersections.

DeSoto Resources has secured A$14 million to advance drilling programs in Guinea’s prolific Siguiri Basin and Australia’s Northern Territory, backed by a strategic JV with Fortuna Mining Corp. Historic high-grade gold intercepts and a strong cash position set the stage for a pivotal exploration phase.

Benz Mining Corp. reports a landmark 79-metre intercept grading 4.4 grams per tonne gold at its Zone 126 prospect, marking the thickest high-grade hit to date at the Glenburgh Gold Project. The company is accelerating drilling and aligning management incentives with ambitious resource growth targets.

Waratah Minerals reports significant new gold assay results from diamond drilling at its Spur Gold Project, extending mineralisation down plunge by 150 metres and confirming high-grade zones within the Spur Gold Corridor. The company is ramping up drilling activity with five rigs to explore multiple targets.