Latest Gold Exploration News

Strickland Metals has reported compelling new drilling results at its Gradina Deposit in Serbia, revealing strong gold and base metal mineralisation that extends beyond the existing 1.2 million ounce resource. These findings highlight significant growth potential within the Rogozna Project.

Arika Resources has agreed to acquire the remaining 20% stake in its flagship Yundamindra and Kookynie gold projects, consolidating full ownership and positioning itself for accelerated exploration in Western Australia’s prolific goldfields.

Barton Gold Holdings has initiated an 8,000m drilling campaign at its Challenger Gold Project, aiming to upgrade resources and deliver a Definitive Feasibility Study by mid-2026. This move sets the stage for restarting the Central Gawler Mill and advancing multiple regional assets.

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.

Waratah Minerals has reported outstanding high-grade gold drilling results at its Spur Gold Project in New South Wales, extending mineralisation and boosting confidence in the geological model. Significant intercepts include 42m at 2.95g/t Au and a standout 1m hit at 146g/t Au.

Haranga Resources has converted key performance rights into shares following milestone achievements and extended the escrow period on vendor shares, while progressing drilling at its Lincoln and Ibel South gold projects.

Alicanto Minerals has won shareholder approval to acquire the Mt Henry Gold Project in Western Australia, unlocking a 915,000oz gold resource and appointing Jeff Sansom as CEO to spearhead growth.

Ora Banda Mining’s Phase 1 drilling at Round Dam reveals a significant gold mineralisation system with multiple high-grade shoots, indicating strong potential for large-scale surface mining near existing infrastructure.

Ballard Mining reports strong early 2026 drilling results at its Baldock deposit within the Mt Ida Gold Project, underpinning a major resource expansion and a maiden Ore Reserve due mid-year.

Tempest Minerals and Capricorn Metals have agreed to extend the completion date for the Yalgoo Project sale to mid-February 2026, allowing time to finalise administrative and regulatory requirements without altering deal terms.

Riversgold Limited has reported robust gold mineralisation from the final 16 drillholes of its 2025 campaign at the Northern Zone near Kalgoorlie, confirming expansion of the shallow oxide gold footprint. The company is set to commence its 2026 drilling program to further extend the resource.

Forrestania Resources has secured 100% ownership of the Mt Palmer project and adjacent tenements, consolidating its position in Western Australia's Southern Cross and Mt Dimer gold hubs. The acquisition, settled through a substantial share issuance to Newcam Minerals, paves the way for accelerated development towards gold production.