Latest Gold Production News

Forrestania Resources has signed a binding ore purchase agreement with Westgold Resources, marking its official transition to gold production with an initial $7.2 million parcel of ore.

Ausgold Limited has formalised a landmark cooperation agreement with the Wagyl Kaip Southern Noongar Aboriginal Corporation, setting a collaborative framework to advance the Katanning Gold Project in Western Australia with cultural heritage and community benefits at its core.

Genesis Minerals has reported a remarkable fourfold increase in net profit after tax to A$238 million for the first half of FY26, driven by a 58% rise in gold production and robust margins. The company’s strong cash position and accelerated growth plans position it well for the year ahead.

Ramelius Resources has delivered its first ore from the Never Never deposit to the Mt Magnet plant, marking a key step in its growth strategy, while also closing out its FY27 gold hedge book to increase exposure to rising gold prices.

Horseshoe Metals has announced a significant new copper Exploration Target at its Motters Zone within the Horseshoe Lights Project, estimating up to 3.6 million tonnes grading 1.5% copper. This development highlights the potential to substantially expand the existing resource base as Phase 2 drilling and commercial discussions advance.

Star Minerals has entered a strategic partnership with Catalyst Metals, securing a gold milling agreement for its Tumblegum South project and selling its West Bryah Basin copper-gold assets for $2.75 million. Catalyst also commits to a $1 million equity placement in Star Minerals, underpinning the company’s development plans.

Nelson Resources has identified high-grade gold and silver mineralisation in intrusion-hosted veins at its Gold Point Project in Nevada, with rock chip samples reaching up to 15.1g/t gold. The discovery expands the known mineralised footprint and sets the stage for maiden drilling in Q2 2026.

Antares Metals has reported promising high-grade gold samples up to 3.7 g/t at its Quinns Copper Gold Project in Western Australia, alongside applications for four new exploration licences expanding its tenure to 383 km².

King River Resources has secured an exclusive option to acquire the Mindoolah Gold Project in Western Australia, boasting historic high-grade gold production and significant unmined mineralisation. The company plans an aggressive 2026 exploration campaign to unlock the project's substantial potential.

Horizon Minerals unveils robust scoping study results for its Black Swan Project in WA, outlining a low-capital, high-return gold development targeting 102,000 ounces annually. The company launches a $175 million placement to fund construction and advance operations toward mid-2027 commissioning.

Brightstar Resources has appointed GR Engineering as the preferred EPC contractor for its Goldfields processing plant near Laverton, advancing towards first gold production by June 2027. The company is progressing debt financing and equity raising to fund development, supported by a robust updated feasibility study.

BHP Group Limited reported a robust half-year to December 2025, with copper overtaking iron ore as the top earnings contributor and a detailed technical assessment released for its promising Vicuña copper-gold project.