Latest Gold Exploration News

Electrum Discovery Corp. shareholders have overwhelmingly approved a merger with MinRex Resources, setting the stage for a significant cross-continental consolidation in gold and base metals exploration.

Mount Hope Mining has expanded its footprint in the southern Cobar Basin with two new exploration licences, while reaffirming the potential of its Mt Solitary gold target based on historical data and ongoing drilling.

Koonenberry Gold has launched diamond drilling at the Postman’s Gully Prospect within its Enmore Project, targeting a promising parallel fault zone with historical high-grade gold. Early drill results reveal encouraging geological features, with assays expected by May 2026.

Golden Dragon Mining has identified multiple high-priority gold targets across its expansive Cue Gold Project in Western Australia, following an independent review. Recent drilling campaigns at key prospects have concluded, with assay results eagerly awaited.

Strategic Energy Resources has secured over $400,000 in Queensland Government grants to fund drilling at its Diamantina Copper and Bulimba Gold projects, accelerating exploration efforts in two promising mineral provinces.

Astral Resources reports strong assay results from its recent drilling at the Spargoville Gold Project, revealing significant high-grade gold mineralisation and expanding known deposits. Concurrent drilling at Mandilla advances resource confidence ahead of a major update later this year.

Moho Resources has expanded its Bush Chook Gold Project with a new high-grade gold-antimony mine acquisition, setting the stage for a significant 5,000m drilling campaign in May.

Critical Resources Limited’s initial RC drilling at the Cap Burn Gold Project in New Zealand confirms a broad orogenic gold system with strong arsenic association, setting the stage for deeper follow-up drilling.

Exultant Mining has reported exceptional high-grade gold rock chip results up to 50.9 g/t Au at its Undoo Creek prospect, significantly enhancing the project's exploration potential and advancing drill targeting plans.

Forrestania Resources has announced a JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate of 103,500 ounces of gold at its Johnson Range Project, fulfilling a key condition for acquiring Aurumin Johnson Range Pty Ltd and Aurumin Mt Dimer Pty Ltd from Newcam Minerals.

Antares Metals has launched an extensive field campaign at its Quinns Gold & Copper Project, expanding its landholding and securing approvals for initial drilling. The company aims to unlock significant orogenic gold potential through modern exploration techniques.

Magnum Mining and Exploration Limited has reported outstanding high-grade gold and copper assay results from its 2026 surface geochemical program at the Parker Project in Arizona, confirming extensive mineralised corridors and setting the stage for imminent drilling.