Latest Gold Exploration Projects News

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.

Tivan Limited has added Major Michael Stone (Retd) to its Technical Advisory Group, leveraging his 25 years of Timor-Leste expertise to boost local engagement and strategic guidance for its copper-gold projects. This move bolsters Tivan’s in-country capabilities as it advances its Turiscai, Baucau, and Ossu exploration portfolio.

Altair Minerals has landed a A$28.2 million strategic placement from Endeavour Mining’s subsidiary at a premium, boosting its treasury to about A$40 million and enabling a major expansion of exploration at the Greater Oko gold project in Guyana.

Castle Minerals has consolidated a dominant 184 km² landholding in Western Australia’s Murchison Gold District and advanced Côte d’Ivoire exploration toward drill-ready targets, supported by strategic leadership appointments.

Desert Metals Limited has launched a fully underwritten entitlement offer to raise approximately $325,000 through new options, aiming to fund ongoing exploration at its gold prospects in Côte d’Ivoire.

Surefire Resources NL acknowledged a week-long delay in announcing CEO Dr Andrew Whitehead's resignation, citing transition uncertainties and promising tighter disclosure controls.

Nex Metals Explorations Ltd (ASX:NME) has amended its sale agreement of its 20% interest in the Arika joint venture, converting deferred shares into upfront shares and raising $2.5 million cash plus 70.8 million Arika shares. Shareholder approval is scheduled for May 2026 amid ASX regulatory requirements.

Freehill Mining reports a temporary dip in aggregates sales amid plant refurbishment but anticipates a strong rebound with new equipment and ongoing copper-gold project development.

Enegex Limited has acquired a vast 3,700 km² gold exploration portfolio in Côte d’Ivoire, led by seasoned explorer Paul Roberts, setting the stage for a major push in West Africa’s prolific Birimian Belt.

Hammer Metals reported steady progress across its Western Australian and Queensland gold and copper projects, highlighted by new drilling completions and a strategic acquisition at Mount Sefton. Assay results from key programs are eagerly awaited as the company strengthens its exploration pipeline.

Hamelin Gold Limited advances exploration with fresh drilling and geophysical surveys in Western Australia’s Yilgarn, Tanami, and Paterson provinces, maintaining a solid cash position of AUD 3.6 million.

Eagle Mountain Mining has completed a significant placement of nearly 95.4 million new shares and over 31.8 million options to address the shortfall from its recent entitlement offer, reinforcing its capital base as it advances copper-gold projects in Arizona.