Latest Gold Exploration News

Great Southern Mining has reported significant down-dip and down-plunge extensions to its Mon Ami gold resource near Laverton, highlighted by a 16-metre intercept grading 3.37 g/t gold. The results reinforce Mon Ami’s potential as a near-term development project with further assays pending.

Aurum Resources has reported substantial high-grade gold intercepts at its Boundiali Gold Project in Côte d'Ivoire, confirming resource growth potential at the BST1 deposit and BST2 prospect. The company plans a large-scale 130,000m drilling campaign in 2026, targeting a resource update by Q3 and a Definitive Feasibility Study by year-end.

GoldArc Resources has delivered a standout 1m at 59.9 g/t gold intercept in the final round of grade control drilling at Mt Stirling Well, reinforcing the deposit's high-grade continuity and supporting mine planning.

Dreadnought Resources has validated significant high-grade tungsten mineralisation at its Mangaroon and Mangaroon South projects in WA, with rock chip assays far exceeding typical global grades. Drilling at the key Nina target is slated for late 2026 or early 2027, while systematic mapping and sampling at Mangaroon South will start in September.

Ragnar Metals has confirmed multiple shallow gold zones with assays up to 13.6 g/t Au at its Harnäs Gold Project, unveiling at least five high-grade shoots that remain open for expansion.

Ordell Minerals has launched a major 14,000m drilling campaign at its Barimaia Gold Project in WA, aiming for a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate by the end of 2026 as recent results confirm expanding gold mineralisation.

Novo Resources has progressed its Belltopper Gold Project with a planned diamond drilling campaign and completed maiden Pilbara drilling programs, while reporting a $3.9 million net loss for H1 2026 and bolstering liquidity through capital raises.

Surefire Resources is initiating an on-market share buy-back of up to 15 million shares, about 8.3% of its issued capital, aiming to correct what it sees as a significant undervaluation relative to its gold assets.

Tarrina Resources (ASX:TR8) posted a $3.63 million loss for FY2026 as it ramped up exploration at its newly acquired gold and base metal projects following a $5 million capital raise and ASX relisting.

Nex Metals Explorations and Wangkatja Tjungula Aboriginal Corporation’s joint venture is set to acquire the East Scotia Gold Project, adding a strategically located asset with promising geology and minimal recent exploration to their portfolio.

Medallion Metals has confirmed and expanded high-grade gold mineralisation at its Lounge Lizard deposit in Western Australia, validating historical data and identifying new lode structures ahead of a major drilling campaign and resource estimate.

Latitude 66 Limited has agreed to sell its non-core Piastri Project to Capricorn Metals for A$1.5 million in shares, enabling a sharper focus on its core Finnish and Western Australian assets.