Latest Gold Exploration And Development News

North Stawell Minerals is broadening its gold exploration strategy beyond Victoria, aiming to capitalise on strong gold prices with a diversified Australian project pipeline.

Beacon Minerals has finalised the sale of its six Timor Leste concessions to Tivan Ltd, securing cash and equity to bolster its Australian gold operations and growth plans.

Skylark Minerals has sharpened its focus on gold exploration in Côte d’Ivoire, unveiling a robust 2026 drilling program at its flagship Zaranou Project. The company aims to expand its mineral resource and accelerate development in a Tier One West African jurisdiction.

Ariana Resources has extinguished its outstanding US$782,575 loan with RiverFort by issuing over 40 million shares, leaving the company debt-free and well-capitalised with A$11 million in cash.

Nex Metals Explorations has agreed to sell its 20% interest in the Arika Joint Venture for $2.5 million cash plus shares in Arika Resources, refocusing on its Kookynie Tailings Project and new opportunities in Egypt’s Eastern Desert.

Apollo Minerals has raised $6.5 million through a share placement to advance its Couflens High Grade Tungsten Gold Project in southern France, backed strongly by existing investors and company directors.

Horizon Gold appoints mining veteran Scott Williamson as CEO and Managing Director, signaling a strategic leadership shift to accelerate development of its Gum Creek Gold Project.

Manhattan Gold Corporation reports promising assay results from its Hook Lake Gold Project in Nunavut, Canada, confirming high-grade gold and polymetallic mineralisation across multiple prospects. The company plans to commence maiden drilling in April 2026 following a delayed aeromagnetic survey.

Santa Fe Minerals is set to finalise its acquisition of gold projects in Cote d’Ivoire, pending the completion of a capital raising expected this week. This move marks a significant step in the company’s expansion strategy in West Africa.

Wia Gold has appointed mining veteran Henk Diederichs as Managing Director and CEO, signaling a strategic shift as the Kokoseb Gold Project in Namibia moves toward a Definitive Feasibility Study.

High-Tech Metals is targeting a Wagtail-scale gold discovery at the untested Bullock prospect while fast-tracking financial studies to bring Wagtail and Damsel deposits closer to production.

Forrestania Resources has formalised its acquisition of the Lake Johnston Project from Poseidon Nickel, marking a pivotal move towards near-term gold production with key infrastructure and contractor engagements.