Latest Australian Gold Producers News

Ragnar Metals has kicked off its first diamond drilling campaign at the Harnäs Gold Project in Sweden, targeting high-grade extensions of known gold mineralisation. Alongside, the company’s stakes in Kaiser Reef and High-Tech Metals continue to deliver positive operational updates.

Forrestania Resources has raised $310 million and agreed to acquire the Edna May Gold Project for $300 million, aiming to establish a second production hub and accelerate its growth into a mid-tier Australian gold producer.

Capricorn Metals has transformed its Mt Gibson Gold Project with a new underground mine, lifting annual production to 260,000 ounces and extending mine life to over 19 years, backed by a robust $6.1 billion NPV.

Genesis Minerals and Vault Minerals have agreed to merge, creating a top-3 Australian gold producer with a pro-forma market cap of about A$12.66 billion and annual production of 600-700koz.

Genesis Minerals and Vault Minerals have agreed to merge in a deal valuing Vault at about A$5.6 billion, creating a top-three Australian gold producer with pro-forma annual production of 600-700koz and estimated synergies of A$2 billion.

MGX Resources is set to exit its Koolan Island iron ore operation, selling to Crestlink for $20.2 million upfront plus potential revenue share, while shifting focus to gold development.

Haranga Resources has wrapped up its Phase 3 Reverse Circulation drilling at Senegal’s Ibel South, revealing pervasive hydrothermal alteration and pyrite mineralisation consistent with a Birimian-style gold system. Assay results expected by end June will determine the next exploration steps.

Brightstar Resources has given the green light to its Goldfields Project, commencing construction of a 1.5Mtpa processing plant at Laverton. First gold production is slated for June 2027, backed by full funding and regulatory approvals.

Ramelius Resources reported solid March quarter gold production with higher costs driven by earlier commercial production at Dalgaranga, rising diesel prices, and increased royalties. The Mt Magnet plant upgrade advances while exploration highlights support future growth.

Ramelius Resources (ASX: RMS) reported gold production of 38,093 ounces for the March 2026 quarter, maintaining FY26 guidance at the midpoint. The company progressed key projects including early Never Never ore delivery and completed A$110.2 million in share buybacks.

Aurum Resources has raised $28.8 million through a strategic placement led by Perseus Mining, boosting its cash reserves to over $60 million. This capital injection will fund an aggressive drilling campaign and feasibility studies for its key gold projects in Côte d’Ivoire.

Brightstar Resources has completed a US$120 million senior secured bond issue, complementing a recent A$193 million equity raise, to fully fund its Goldfields Project and advance the Sandstone Project towards final investment decision.