Latest Australian Gold Projects News

Aureka Limited has boosted its global JORC gold resource by 26% to 455,000 ounces, driven by a 30% increase at its flagship Irvine Gold Project in Victoria’s Stawell Corridor. The upgrade reflects enhanced geological modelling and successful diamond drilling since early 2025.

Great Southern Mining (ASX: GSN) is embarking on its largest drilling campaign to date at its Western Australian gold projects, aiming to extend mineralisation at Golden Boulder, Amy Clarke, and Mon Ami. Recent diamond drilling has revealed deeper gold potential, underpinning the aggressive program.

Larvotto Resources will acquire Hammer Metals in a $55 million scheme delivering a 64% premium, while Hammer shareholders retain exposure to Western Australian gold assets through a demerger.

Waratah Minerals reveals substantial high-grade gold extensions at its Spur Gold Project, with drilling extending mineralisation up to 160m and confirming a district-scale system.

Xpedra Resources has unveiled robust assay results from its maiden drilling at the Springfield Gold Deposit in NSW, revealing extensive shallow gold mineralisation with multiple high-grade zones and plans for deeper follow-up drilling.

Latitude 66’s latest drilling results at the Laverton Gold Project reveal strong and consistent gold mineralisation with significant potential to grow resources at Tin Dog and Red Dog. A maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for Tin Dog is expected in Q3 2026.

Sarama Resources has secured A$1.42 million through the first tranche of its A$1.5 million equity placement, with the second tranche involving director participation pending shareholder approval.

Platina Resources has appointed Dr Paul Polito as Managing Director and CEO, bringing over 30 years of exploration expertise to lead its Western Australian gold projects. His remuneration is heavily tied to operational milestones and share price performance.

Sarama Resources has raised A$1.5 million through a private placement to fund copper-gold exploration in New South Wales and support its US$242 million arbitration claim against Burkina Faso. The arbitration hearing is set for February 2027, while Sarama plans to retain significant equity in Riedel Resources following a major asset sale.

Dundas Minerals has extended gold mineralisation at its Rockland project near Kalgoorlie, confirming a 1km strike length and improving grades at depth. The company plans follow-up drilling to test extensions and linkages to nearby Capricorn and Aquarius prospects.

Rox Resources has finished dewatering the Youanmi Main Pit and is advancing underground mining and infrastructure, positioning the project on track for production.

Riedel Resources has confirmed high-grade gold and silver at its Kingman Project with new drilling results and advanced exploration plans, while moving to acquire controlling interests in two large Western Australian gold projects backed by a $2.5 million equity raise.