Latest Gold And Minerals News

Carnavale Resources has lifted its Kookynie Gold Project Mineral Resource Estimate by 2.5% to 120,000 ounces at 4.4 g/t, with a significant upgrade to Measured resources that reduces early-stage mining risk.

Minerals 260 has significantly expanded its Bullabulling Gold Project footprint by acquiring joint venture interests over 350km2 of highly prospective tenements adjacent to its existing holdings, boosting the total project area to 1,160km2. This $7 million deal consolidates key exploration ground and adds new targets near established deposits.

Minerals Exploration Limited (ASX/NZX: MEX) has revealed wide gold mineralisation from its maiden drilling at the Scotia Prospect, while ongoing drilling at Jubilee confirms deeper structures. High-grade assays at Invincible set the stage for maiden drilling there.

Nimy Resources has identified significant extensions to its high-grade gallium deposit at Mons Block 3 and shipped test material to the US as part of a strategic partnership. A scoping study is underway to evaluate mining and processing economics, while regional exploration continues across multiple targets.

Minerals 260 has locked in a $220 million funding deal with Franco-Nevada, combining royalty and equity financing to fast-track its 4.5Moz Bullabulling Gold Project. Strong drilling results and accelerated project work underpin a development timeline targeting first production by end 2028.

Astral Resources has boosted its Mandilla Gold Project Mineral Resource Estimate by 22% to 1.74 million ounces, introducing a maiden Measured Resource for the flagship Theia deposit. Including Feysville and Spargoville, the Group’s total resource now stands at 2.07 million ounces.

Lightning Minerals pivots to a gold-led Australian strategy, elevating its Mt Turner Project as the core value driver while shedding non-core lithium assets. The company aims to capitalise on strong initial drilling success and disciplined capital allocation amid evolving commodity cycles.

Aurum Resources Limited has reported a 34% increase in the Mineral Resource Estimate at its Napié Gold Project in Côte d'Ivoire, raising the total resource to 1.16 million ounces of gold. This growth lifts Aurum’s combined group gold resources to 4.2 million ounces across its Côte d'Ivoire assets, supported by ongoing drilling and strong metallurgical recoveries.

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd has intersected gold mineralization at a record depth of 1,236 metres below surface at its Sunday Creek project, significantly extending the known vertical extent of the Golden Dyke deposit.

Minerals 260 secures Foreign Investment Review Board approval, enabling Franco-Nevada to complete a $220 million funding package that accelerates development of the Bullabulling Gold Project.

CuFe Ltd has significantly upgraded the Orlando Copper-Gold Deposit resource classification at Tennant Creek, boosting Indicated tonnes to 87% and enabling underground mining studies. This milestone enhances the project’s economic outlook with critical minerals now factored into upcoming development plans.

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd has reported record-breaking high-grade gold and antimony intersections from its Sunday Creek project in Victoria, revealing a consistent and expanding mineral system at shallow depths.