Latest Gold Exploration News

Redcastle Resources has significantly expanded its exploration footprint in Western Australia’s Leonora–Laverton goldfields through the acquisition of the TBone Belt tenements, adding multiple promising near-surface targets adjacent to its existing projects.

Sunshine Metals has raised $5 million through a placement to fast-track exploration at its Sybil epithermal gold targets and advance the Liontown gold study within its Ravenswood Consolidated Project.

Aurum Resources has inked a deal to acquire a significant stake in Major Star Plus Sarl, expanding its gold exploration footprint around its flagship Boundiali and Napié projects in Côte d'Ivoire. The staged earn-in agreement offers Aurum up to 87% interest in key permits, setting the stage for accelerated exploration and potential resource growth.

Gateway Mining has appointed seasoned geologist Richard Pugh as CEO, aiming to leverage his deep Yandal Project expertise to fast-track exploration and resource expansion.

Dynamic Metals has initiated a 13-hole RC drilling program at its Chalice South prospect, targeting gold anomalies identified through advanced 3D modelling along a historically productive corridor.

Yandal Resources has initiated a targeted reverse circulation drilling program at its Arrakis Prospect, aiming to validate and extend promising gold mineralisation identified by recent air-core drilling. Assay results are expected within weeks, potentially shaping the next phase of exploration.

Castle Minerals has acquired the remaining 10% of Mineralis Ltd, gaining 100% ownership and exclusive rights to explore seven gold permits in Côte d’Ivoire. This strategic move positions Castle to accelerate exploration in a highly prospective West African gold region backed by committed funding and leadership upgrades.

Genesis Minerals has more than doubled its FY26 exploration budget to A$40-50 million, driven by promising drilling results at its Leonora and Laverton gold assets. Recent assays reinforce the company’s strategy of organic growth supported by resource expansion near existing processing infrastructure.

High-Tech Metals has secured a binding mining agreement with SSH Mining to advance the high-grade Wagtail Gold Deposit, enabling near-term production with minimal capital risk.

Dreadnought Resources has reported outstanding high-grade gold intercepts from recent infill drilling at the Star of Mangaroon, poised to significantly enhance the project’s resource and economics. With further assays pending and a new drilling campaign imminent, the Mangaroon Gold Project is gaining momentum.

Miramar Resources has secured $409,000 through a Share Purchase Plan to fund further exploration at its promising Gidji JV Gold Project, while advancing a strategic joint venture with Sumitomo at Bangemall.

Black Cat Syndicate’s ongoing underground drilling at Paulsens has revealed extraordinary gold grades, including a standout 1.60m intercept at 623.94g/t Au. These results underpin the mine’s ramp-up and resource expansion plans.