Latest Gold Mining News

Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) delivered a record 861.3oz doré smelt on 11 August 2026, marking a 46% rise from early August and pushing total production past 1,450oz in two weeks. Mining milestones at Blackjack South Pit and advancing development at multiple sites underpin the company’s growing momentum.

Maritana Minerals has secured key regulatory approvals and is progressing critical non-process infrastructure at its Black Swan Processing Hub, keeping the project on track for first gold production in the second half of 2027.

Orezone Gold Corporation’s latest drilling at Bomboré reveals significant extensions and high-grade zones, setting the stage for a material resource and reserve upgrade expected in early 2027.

Macmahon Holdings has been appointed as the preferred underground mining contractor for Medallion Metals’ Ravensthorpe Gold Project, locking in a $240 million, three-year deal starting December 2026.

Citigold Corporation has outlined a $4.5 million share placement aimed at repaying a $2 million secured loan and shoring up its working capital, pending receipt of funds.

Augustus Minerals has unveiled high-grade gold assays up to 19.5g/t from its June drilling at the Music Well Gold Project, setting the stage for targeted follow-up drilling to explore higher-grade vein zones.

Elk Range Mining (ASX: ELK) has kicked off its first-ever 2,850-metre diamond drilling campaign at the Friday Gold Mine in Idaho, aiming to confirm historical high-grade gold and expand resource potential using existing infrastructure.

Ore Resources Ltd has unveiled promising assay results from 290 aircore drill holes at its Coolgardie Gold Projects, reinforcing the Miriam Shear Zone as a fertile gold system and highlighting new prospects at Burbanks East. The company plans an aggressive follow-up drilling campaign in Q4 2026 alongside ongoing lithium exploration.

Newmont and Barrick have settled all disputes related to their Nevada Gold Mines joint venture, agreeing to contribute previously excluded properties and updating governance terms. Newmont will pay Barrick $1.95 billion, while also consenting to Barrick's proposed North American gold assets IPO.

Cosmo Metals has reported promising assay results from diamond drilling at its Kanowna Gold Project, revealing a broad 14m mineralised zone at Laguna Verde and reinforcing continuity of gold mineralisation. Additional drilling at Don Alvaro suggests structural complexity along the Kanowna Shear, supporting further exploration.

Kaiser Reef has initiated underground development at the Union Hill Gold Mine, marking a significant step in unlocking the Maldon Gold Project's exploration and production potential.

Flynn Gold is kicking off a 2,500m drilling campaign at its Brilliant Prospect in northeast Tasmania, aiming to convert promising trench assay results into a formal Mineral Resource and fast-track project development.