Latest Epithermal Gold Systems News

Alice Queen Limited reveals promising trench sampling results at its Viani gold project in Fiji, identifying a new high-grade gold target that extends the known mineralised strike to over 5km.

SQX Resources has reported outstanding gold assay results from systematic channel sampling at its Red Bird Gold Project in Arizona, confirming high-grade continuity and promising bulk-tonnage potential. The company’s maiden drilling program is complete, with assay results expected soon.

Alice Queen Limited has revealed promising trench sampling results at its Viani gold project in Fiji, identifying a new high-grade gold zone that extends the known mineralised strike to 5 kilometres. These findings reinforce earlier drilling success and point to significant exploration upside.

Sunshine Metals has secured a $202,235 Queensland Government grant to fund diamond drilling at the Trooper Creek Au-Ag-Cu-Zn target, testing a promising geophysical anomaly. This move complements ongoing work at its Liontown and Sybil projects, signalling a busy exploration period ahead.

Sunshine Metals has launched a significant resource definition drilling program at its high-grade Liontown Gold Panel, aiming to bolster underground mining prospects and update resource estimates.

Tempest Minerals has agreed to acquire a 145km² advanced gold portfolio in New Zealand’s North Island, unlocking multiple drill-ready targets in a prolific gold province. The $2 million all-scrip deal includes performance milestones tied to exploration success.

Terrain Minerals is progressing key drilling campaigns across its Western Australian and Queensland projects, aiming for a maiden JORC resource at its Lightning gold-silver prospect by mid-2026. The company’s diversified portfolio also includes critical metals like gallium, lithium, copper, and rare earth elements.

SQX Resources has validated historic high-grade gold and silver assays at its US projects, completed a strategic acquisition, and raised $2 million to accelerate exploration.

Great Southern Mining Limited reported significant gold intercepts from its Western Australian and Queensland projects during the December 2025 quarter, alongside securing up to A$337,500 in government co-funded drilling grants.

Lightning Minerals has confirmed extensive gold and base metal mineralisation along a 12km strike at its Mt Turner Project, Queensland, following a successful inaugural drill program. The company secured A$2.5 million to fund an ambitious Phase 2 drilling campaign set for early 2026.

Augustus Minerals has expanded its gold exploration footprint at Music Well and is preparing for drilling, while progressing key licence applications in Papua New Guinea. Leadership changes and financial positioning signal a pivotal phase ahead.

LinQ Minerals reports significant high-grade gold and copper intercepts at its flagship Gilmore Project, alongside a $15.4 million institutional placement to fast-track drilling programs.