Latest Gold Exploration News

Pacgold Limited is demerging its North Queensland gold-antimony projects into a new company, Manda Resources, which will pursue an ASX listing in late 2026. Shareholders will retain exposure to the North Queensland portfolio via free shares while Pacgold sharpens its focus on ramping up production at White Dam.

Australian Gold and Copper Ltd (ASX: AGC) is set to expand its NSW footprint by acquiring the Junee Gold Project for $5.4 million in shares, supported by a concurrent $5 million placement to accelerate exploration.

Dart Mining has unveiled robust assay results from diamond drilling at the Banshee prospect, confirming high-grade gold, silver, and antimony mineralisation over a 500m strike. The findings reinforce the potential for resource growth and support plans to increase Dart's stake in the Coonambula project.

Nexus Minerals has reported robust gold assay results from its Wallbrook Gold Project, with the Payns Prospect delivering continuous mineralisation including grades up to 19.00g/t Au. The ongoing drilling program is on track to expand the project's resource base ahead of a September update.

Helix Resources has boosted the inferred Mineral Resource at its Gold Basin project in Arizona to 280,000 ounces of gold, underpinning its farm-in strategy and advancing development prospects.

The Supreme Court of New South Wales has approved schemes of arrangement that transfer Nova Minerals' ownership to a new US holding company, with ASX trading set to suspend immediately.

Strata Minerals has delivered a standout 94% hit rate in its Phase 2 drilling at the Zelica Gold Project, confirming extensive high-grade gold mineralisation and securing a development partnership to fast-track production.

Lightning Minerals has locked in A$1.85 million through a two-tranche placement to accelerate drilling and exploration at its Mt Turner Gold Project, underpinning its strategic pivot to gold-led growth.

High-Tech Metals has reported exceptional metallurgical test results from its Wagtail Gold Deposit at Mt Fisher, confirming high gold recoveries and processing flexibility that could lower costs and boost throughput.

WA Gold (ASX: WAU) has pinpointed several high-priority gold targets at its Bullabulling Project in WA’s Eastern Goldfields, setting the stage for a significant drilling campaign starting this month.

Desert Metals (ASX:DM1) has acquired 100% ownership of two key gold and lithium permits in Côte d’Ivoire, consolidating its Adzope Project to 826km² and simplifying its exploration strategy.

CGN Resources has completed its acquisition of the Desdemona Project, expanding its landholding in the Leonora gold district to a commanding 385 km². The deal positions CGN with multiple high-grade targets and significant greenfield exploration potential along a prolific gold corridor.