Latest Gold Exploration News

Native Mineral Resources (ASX: NMR) has updated its drilling results at the Podosky deposit in Queensland, confirming shallow, high-grade gold mineralisation that supports near-term open-pit mining plans. Mining activities are targeted to commence in April 2026.

Resources & Energy Group Limited (ASX: REZ) has announced a significant upgrade to the Goodenough Gold Deposit resource at its East Menzies Gold Project, increasing contained gold by over 15,000 ounces to 61,200 ounces. The majority of the resource is now classified as Indicated and remains open for expansion.

Avira Resources has validated significant high-grade gold intersections at its Mt Cattlin Gold Project, underpinning plans for a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate by the end of 2026. The company is poised to commence drilling in Q2 to test extensions across multiple prospects.

Strata Minerals has launched a Phase 2 drilling program at its Zelica Gold Project, aiming to extend high-grade gold mineralisation and fast-track a maiden resource estimate. The recent acquisition of Zelica South expands the gold corridor to over 8km, enhancing exploration potential.

SQX Resources has reported outstanding gold assay results from systematic channel sampling at its Red Bird Gold Project in Arizona, confirming high-grade continuity and promising bulk-tonnage potential. The company’s maiden drilling program is complete, with assay results expected soon.

Haranga Resources has announced a significant Exploration Target at its South Spring Hill prospect within the Lincoln Gold Project, estimating up to 308,000 ounces of gold. The project benefits from existing infrastructure and is advancing towards a JORC-compliant resource update.

Alice Queen Limited has revealed promising trench sampling results at its Viani gold project in Fiji, identifying a new high-grade gold zone that extends the known mineralised strike to 5 kilometres. These findings reinforce earlier drilling success and point to significant exploration upside.

Advance Metals has confirmed significant gold mineralisation at the Queen of the Hills Prospect near Happy Valley, with ongoing drilling and metallurgical testing pointing to a promising expansion of the Myrtleford Project’s gold footprint.

Desert Metals has launched a 2,000m aircore drilling campaign at its Tiogo gold prospect in Côte d’Ivoire, aiming to bridge a key gap between high-grade gold intercepts and unlock further potential along a major mineralised corridor.

Black Horse Mining has reported exceptional high-grade gold results from its Mt Egerton project, including assays reaching 46.2 grams per tonne, extending known mineralisation vertically by 10 metres. The findings reinforce the potential for significant unmined gold lodes at shallow depths.

Iceni Gold Limited has successfully raised $1.55 million to advance exploration at its flagship 14 Mile Well project and has acquired a significant tenement package near the Granny Smith mine, positioning itself for growth in Western Australia's premier gold district.

Bubalus Resources has streamlined its project portfolio and cut corporate costs, sharpening its focus on priority gold and critical minerals assets in Victoria and the Northern Territory.