Latest Gold Exploration News

Matsa Resources launches a major drilling campaign at Fortitude North targeting up to 1.85 million ounces of gold, supported by a $17.5 million loan facility from major shareholder Deutsche Balaton.

Empire Resources has successfully raised A$5 million through a two-tranche placement to accelerate exploration at its Yuinmery and Penny’s projects, with strong backing from existing and new investors.

Olympio Metals has resumed drilling at its Bousquet Gold Project in Quebec, focusing on the Paquin Prospect to build on last year’s high-grade gold discoveries. The new program aims to modernise data and explore previously under-drilled shallow zones.

Argent Minerals has reported exceptional high-grade gold rock chip results up to 73.3 g/t Au at its Trunkey Creek Project, confirming a 4.7 km mineralised corridor and paving the way for its first drilling campaign.

BPM Minerals has secured the key Bonnie & Clyde tenement within its Forelands Gold Project, unlocking ground exploration and a maiden drilling program. A detailed geological review highlights promising Tropicana-style gold mineralisation potential, setting the stage for a major discovery in Western Australia’s Eastern Goldfields.

Alicanto Minerals has finalised a significant 12-for-1 share consolidation, streamlining its capital structure just days before acquiring the Mt Henry Gold Project from Westgold Resources.

Novo Resources has significantly expanded the exploration target at its Belltopper Gold Project in Victoria, incorporating new reef discoveries and extensions that increase potential gold ounces by up to 54%. The company plans drilling in the second half of 2026 to further validate these promising findings.

Alice Queen Limited has successfully raised an additional $280,000 from unrelated investors, increasing the size of its tranche two placement to fund key exploration projects and working capital.

DeSoto Resources has confirmed high-grade gold mineralisation in maiden drilling at its expansive Siguiri Basin projects in Guinea, backed by a strong treasury and a US$12.5 million funded alliance with Fortuna Mining.

True North Copper has increased its Cloncurry Copper Project mineral resources by 7% in copper and 9% in gold, underpinning ongoing feasibility studies and future drilling plans.

Novo Resources has identified compelling polymetallic targets at its Wyloo Project in Western Australia, setting the stage for a maiden drilling campaign in Q2 2026 following a heritage survey.

Skylark Minerals has sharpened its focus on gold exploration in Côte d’Ivoire, unveiling a robust 2026 drilling program at its flagship Zaranou Project. The company aims to expand its mineral resource and accelerate development in a Tier One West African jurisdiction.