Latest Gold Mining News

Maritana Minerals is steadily progressing its Black Swan Processing Hub project, with demolition, earthworks, and procurement well underway, aiming for first gold production in the second half of 2027.

Meeka Metals has reached a steady-state processing throughput of around 600,000 tonnes per annum, with the ore sorter commissioning set for October 2026 promising to double ore grade and increase milling capacity.

St Barbara Limited has declared a fully franked dividend and is progressing construction and exploration across its New Simberi and Nova Scotia gold projects, supported by a strong cash position and no debt.

West Wits Mining has transitioned from developer to producer with first gold poured at Qala Shallows, backed by a $97 million project finance package and a resource base expanded to 7.24 million ounces.

Black Cat Syndicate delivered a breakout FY26 with revenue surging 903% to $374 million and net profit hitting $86 million, underpinned by a 132% jump in gold production to 90,833 ounces.

Tanami Gold’s Central Tanami Project Joint Venture has inked a $38 million contract with Macmahon to build a 3.5km underground decline, setting the stage for a major resource upgrade and development decision in 2027.

MGX Resources and Tanami Gold have contracted Macmahon Underground for a $38 million build of a 3.5km underground decline at Groundrush, aiming to upgrade 400,000 ounces of inferred gold resources and push the Central Tanami Project towards a 2027 development decision.

Maritana Minerals has announced a maiden underground Ore Reserve of 31,600 ounces at Rose Hill, lifting group reserves to 236,000 ounces and setting the stage for gold production in H2 2027.

Saturn Metals has significantly oversubscribed its Share Purchase Plan, raising $21.28 million against a $5 million target. Combined with a recent $100 million placement, the company now has $121.28 million to accelerate development of its Apollo Hill Gold Project in Western Australia.

Westgold Resources delivered a landmark FY26 with record gold output, soaring profits, and a strong balance sheet underpinning a 10 cents per share fully franked dividend.

St Barbara Limited's FY26 statutory profit surged to A$490 million, driven by a A$500 million gain from deconsolidating New Simberi Gold after Lingbao's strategic investment. The company declared a fully franked dividend and is weighing a significant share buy-back while advancing key gold projects.

Vault Minerals has secured a key regulatory waiver from the ACCC for its merger with Genesis Minerals, removing a major obstacle and keeping the deal on track for shareholder approval later this year.