Latest Gold Prospectivity News

AusQuest gears up for maiden drilling at two promising copper-gold prospects in Peru, aiming to build on the momentum from its Cangallo discovery. Over 8,000 metres of Reverse Circulation drilling are set to test high-priority IOCG and porphyry targets starting Q2 2026.

Terrain Minerals’ latest drilling at its Lightning Gold Prospect reveals continuous high-grade gold mineralisation, expanding the system’s footprint and complexity. With a mining lease granted and a maiden JORC resource estimate due mid-year, the project is poised for a pivotal phase.

Legend Mining has identified significant chargeable-resistive features at its Pinnacle Well Project, enhancing gold prospectivity at Alpha North and Pyrophyllite Hill. The company is progressing drill approvals aiming for a July start, supported by a solid $10.2 million cash balance.

Patronus Resources has consolidated 100% ownership of the Guppy-Benalla area for $250,000 cash, removing joint venture constraints and positioning itself to advance exploration near its 475koz Cardinia East gold resource. Follow-up drilling is planned after heritage surveys.

Great Western Exploration (ASX: GTE) has begun diamond drilling at its Oval Copper-Gold Target, aiming to test a gravity anomaly linked to a potential large VHMS system akin to the nearby DeGrussa deposit. This marks the launch of a six-month program targeting nine copper-gold prospects across the Yerrida Basin.

Tivan Limited has reported significant high-grade copper, gold, and cobalt assay results from surface sampling at its Baucau and Ossu Projects in Timor-Leste, reinforcing the projects’ exploration potential and setting the stage for expanded field activities.

Rapid Critical Metals Ltd has acquired an 80% interest in Green Copper Pty Ltd, gaining control of the Tooloom Silver Project in northern New South Wales. The acquisition adds a large, historically productive silver district with multiple high-grade targets, complementing Rapid's existing NSW assets.

EcoGraf Limited has initiated a US$9 million farm-in agreement with AngloGold Ashanti at its Golden Eagle Project in Tanzania, alongside promising exploration results at the Hazina prospect. The company is evaluating strategic options to maximise value from its extensive Tanzanian gold portfolio while progressing its flagship graphite and battery anode projects.

Novo Resources Corp is set to begin drilling programs at its Wyloo Antimony Project and several gold prospects in the Pilbara following a recent capital raise. The initial 2,500-metre RC drilling at Wyloo aims to test polymetallic veins and stratabound mineralisation, with further drilling planned at Cronus, Balla Balla, and Teichman projects.

Talonx Resources (ASX: TXR) has commenced a 3,000-metre Reverse Circulation drilling program targeting high-grade gold mineralisation at its Blair North and Viking projects in Western Australia, with assay results expected from Blair North in May 2026.

Desert Metals Limited (ASX:DM1) has announced a pro-rata 1-for-2 non-renounceable entitlement offer of up to 325 million new options to raise approximately $325,377. The funds will support ongoing aircore drilling at its Tiogo and Kakalogo gold prospects in Côte d’Ivoire.

Mount Hope Mining’s Phase 2 drilling at Mt Solitary delivers standout high-grade gold intercepts, including visible gold, broadening the known mineralised zone and setting the stage for an ambitious Phase 3 program.