Latest Gold Exploration News

Barton Gold Holdings reminds eligible shareholders that its Share Purchase Plan (SPP) closes on 6 November 2025, offering shares at $1.25 each, the same price as a recent institutional placement. The SPP provides a cost-free opportunity for Australian and New Zealand investors to increase their stake ahead of the company’s next growth phase.

Ariana Resources has initiated a 4,000-metre drilling campaign at its Dokwe Gold Project in Zimbabwe, aiming to expand the existing resource beyond one million ounces of gold. Early assay results are expected before year-end, with potential for program expansion.

Dreadnought Resources has completed a significant reverse circulation drilling campaign across its Mangaroon Gold and Critical Metals projects, setting the stage for upcoming assay results and diamond drilling programs. The company is also advancing exploration at its Illaara Gold Project with Metzke’s Find drilling commencing soon.

Bastion Minerals has agreed to acquire the Ninnis Gold Project in Western Australia’s Northern Goldfields for $125,000 in shares plus a 1.5% royalty, marking a strategic move into a prolific gold region. The early-stage project shows promising geological similarities to major nearby deposits, with exploration set to begin immediately after completion.

Forrestania Resources has retracted its previous reference to a third-party Mineral Resource Estimate for the Hyden Project, clarifying it has yet to complete its own JORC-compliant assessment. Meanwhile, the company highlights strong growth across its Western Australian gold portfolio and strategic acquisitions.

Sarama Resources has formally filed a US$242 million damages claim against Burkina Faso following the expropriation of its Tankoro 2 Exploration Permit, marking a pivotal step in its international arbitration process.

Flynn Gold’s maiden drilling at the Grenadier Prospect in northeast Tasmania confirms shallow, high-grade gold mineralisation with continuous quartz-sulphide veins. The discovery opens new exploration avenues within the Golden Ridge Project.

Black Dragon Gold has withdrawn its application to classify the Salave Gold Project as a Project of Strategic Interest in Asturias, Spain, planning a stronger resubmission backed by legal clarity and community support.

Loyal Metals has raised $3.5 million in a well-supported placement, extending its funding to $8.2 million to accelerate drilling and advanced exploration at the Highway Reward Copper-Gold Mine.

West Cobar Metals has raised $1.5 million through a discounted share placement to fund key exploration and testwork at its critical minerals projects, signalling renewed momentum in its development pipeline.

TechGen Metals has significantly expanded its Western Australian gold footprint with three new exploration licences adjoining Ramelius Resources’ prolific Dalgaranga Gold Project, positioning itself as a key player in a proven gold corridor.

Forrestania Resources has extended its option to acquire the Hyden Project, including the Lady Ada and Lady Magdalene gold deposits, with new monthly extension terms that impact its acquisition timeline and costs.