Latest Gold Project Acquisition News

Mammoth Minerals reported significant shallow gold intercepts at its Excelsior Springs project in Nevada, expanded its landholding with the Imperial Gold Project acquisition, and completed the Paterson divestment, positioning itself for further exploration growth.

Cooper Metals has completed all regulatory approvals for a ~1,400m RC drill program at Ardmore North, targeting Q2 2026 commencement. The company also executed a strategic asset swap to acquire the Pyramid Gold Project, backed by a nearly $1 million placement.

Sandfire Resources faced a tragic fatality at its Magdalena mine and production challenges in Q3 FY26, yet sustained financial strength and advanced its Kalkaroo project, keeping full-year copper equivalent guidance intact.

Cooper Metals has acquired the Pyramid Gold Project in North Queensland through an asset swap with AIC Mines, exchanging its Oorindi Project and raising nearly $1 million to fund exploration. The deal adds a high-grade, underexplored gold asset to Cooper’s portfolio, with drilling set to ramp up across multiple projects.

Riedel Resources has secured a controlling interest in two vast gold projects in Western Australia's Laverton district, transforming it into a multi-jurisdictional gold explorer alongside its Arizona asset. The acquisition comes with a $2.5 million placement to fund aggressive exploration starting mid-2026.

Native Mineral Resources has locked in a $4 million unsecured loan from a related party to finance exclusive mining rights at the Podosky Gold Project, avoiding equity dilution amid a tight funding window.

Auric Mining Limited reported a near doubling of net profit to $5.2 million for 2025, marking its successful transition to a gold producer with key operational milestones at Munda and the acquisition of Burbanks processing facility.

MGX Resources reported a $20.8 million half-year loss, driven by a major rockfall at Koolan Island that halted mining and triggered a $60 million asset impairment. The company is pivoting towards gold with its recent acquisition of a 50% stake in the Central Tanami Project.

Alicanto Minerals has finalised a significant 12-for-1 share consolidation, streamlining its capital structure just days before acquiring the Mt Henry Gold Project from Westgold Resources.

Orange Minerals NL is advancing exploration in two proven mineral belts, targeting gold in Ghana's Sefwi Gold Belt and base metals in Western Australia's Pilbara region, with key drilling results and ownership milestones expected soon.

Santa Fe Minerals has completed its acquisition of gold projects in Cote d’Ivoire from WIA Gold, issuing shares and performance rights as part of the deal. The company is now poised to advance exploration across its expanded portfolio.

Pursuit Minerals has made significant strides in its Argentine lithium and gold ventures, progressing its Rio Grande Sur feasibility study and completing the Sascha Marcelina gold project acquisition. The company is poised to begin drilling and further technical work in early 2026.