Latest Gold Exploration Projects News

Peako has completed its 100% acquisition of six Saudi Arabian gold projects covering 862 square kilometres, clearing the way for maiden drilling from October. Recent fieldwork has identified extensive high-grade vein systems, but the reported grades remain exploration indicators rather than a mineral resource.

Duketon Mining will begin searching for a new executive after Managing Director and CEO Stuart Fogarty transitions to a Non-Executive Director role on 30 October 2026. The company says exploration will continue without material disruption, while Fogarty remains involved at Board level.

Yandal Resources shakes up its leadership with the appointment of seasoned geologist Eduard Eshuys as Non-Executive Chair and the departure of CEO Chris Oorschot, signaling a pivotal moment as the company advances its gold exploration projects in Western Australia.

Avenira Limited has launched trading of rights for its renounceable rights issue, offering shareholders flexibility ahead of key development milestones at the Wonarah Phosphate Project.

Avenira Ltd (ASX:AEV) is raising nearly $49 million through a heavily discounted three-for-two renounceable rights issue to finance the transition of its Wonarah Phosphate Project from development to production.

DeSoto Resources has launched a 10,000m maiden drilling program at its Timbakouna Gold Project and secured a major new ground package in Guinea’s prolific Siguiri Basin, backed by a strong cash position of A$9.2 million.

Pure Resources has agreed to sell its non-core Mt Monger gold exploration licence for $20,000 cash plus a 20% uplift fee on future monetisation within 18 months, shedding holding costs while retaining upside.

Riedel Resources has completed the acquisition of majority interests in the Cosmo and Mt Venn gold projects in the Laverton Gold District, expanding its portfolio to three exploration-stage assets across two Tier 1 jurisdictions.

Aureka Limited has secured a three-year, project-agnostic toll milling agreement with the Wedderburn Gold Processing Mill, positioning its Comstock Gold & Silver Project for early production and exploring processing options for its flagship Irvine Gold Project.

Star Minerals has begun mining at its Tumblegum South Gold Project with high-grade gold intercepts confirmed, while also expanding its footprint by securing a large new exploration project near Merredin in Western Australia.

DeSoto Resources and Fortuna Mining’s joint venture High Guinea Gold has locked in a seven-project gold exploration package covering 591.43 square kilometres in Guinea’s prolific Siguiri Basin, marking a key step in their alliance’s expansion strategy.

Peako Limited is set to acquire a substantial gold exploration portfolio in Saudi Arabia’s emerging Central Arabian Gold Region, backed by a $5.17 million placement to fund near-term drilling and exploration.