Latest Gold Mining News

Manuka Resources is set to kick off a significant gold exploration drilling campaign in the Cobar Basin this December, targeting deep extensions at Mt Boppy and shallow deposits at Pipeline Ridge. The results, expected early next year, could reshape the company’s production outlook.

Great Southern Mining confirms significant shallow gold mineralisation over a 4.5-kilometre strike at its Amy Clarke prospect, with high-grade assays including 2m at 23.9 g/t Au. Follow-up drilling is planned for early 2026 to further delineate this promising discovery.

James Bay Minerals has reported promising drilling results at its Independence Project in Nevada, extending gold-silver mineralisation beyond the current resource estimate at South Hill and initiating new drilling at Rebel Peak targeting high-grade zones.

Neometals reports promising initial metallurgical test results from its Ironclad Gold Deposit, highlighting up to 98% gold recovery using standard processing methods. Ongoing drilling and further studies aim to refine resource estimates and advance project development.

Everest Metals has initiated a 2,500m drilling campaign at its Mt Dimer Taipan Gold Project to upgrade and extend its mineral resource ahead of mining operations scheduled for late 2025.

Eagle Mountain Mining has successfully renegotiated its US$7.25 million loan with Vincere, gaining a 12-month repayment extension and a discounted early repayment option tied to key project agreements.

Santana Minerals has been granted a 30-year mining permit for its Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project in Central Otago, surpassing earlier expectations of a 25-year term and providing long-term operational certainty.

Santana Minerals has been granted a crucial 25-year mining permit for its Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project in New Zealand, paving the way for construction and gold production pending environmental approvals.

Olympio Metals has raised $1.25 million to fund further exploration at its promising Bousquet Gold Project, following a maiden drilling program that intersected significant gold mineralisation in over 85% of holes.

Taiton Resources has secured regulatory approval to launch its first-ever drilling campaign at the Challenger West project in South Australia, targeting promising gold anomalies near a major existing mine.

Bayan Mining has secured US Bureau of Land Management approval for its Desert Star Project in California, paving the way for field activities and a planned drilling program in 2026. The project’s proximity to major rare earth and gold mines underscores its strategic potential.

Lefroy Exploration has secured final approvals for the Lucky Strike Gold Mine, setting an accelerated timeline for mining and first gold production by March 2026. Partnering with BML Ventures, the company is poised to transition into gold production with strong financial backing.