Latest Gold Mining News

Forrestania Resources is set to restart reverse circulation drilling at its Lady Lila gold prospect in Western Australia, following the acquisition of a strategically located tenement adjacent to the site. The company aims to expand its inferred resource and update its JORC estimate after promising historic and recent drill results.

Sierra Nevada Gold (ASX: SNX) has acquired 100% ownership of the historic New Pass Gold Mine in Nevada, extinguishing royalties and setting the stage for trial mining of its high-grade Superior Vein.

West African Resources has commenced mining and crushing at its Kiaka Gold Project in Burkina Faso, maintaining its schedule and budget for first gold production in the third quarter of 2025. The project’s progress signals a significant boost to the company’s annual gold output.

Auric Mining has officially begun mining operations at its Munda Gold Mine Starter Pit in Western Australia, marking a key milestone in its growth strategy. The company targets 6,100 ounces of gold production over five months with full site infrastructure now operational.

Vertex Minerals has raised approximately A$11 million to accelerate underground mining at its high-grade Hill End Gold Project, targeting production by July 2025. The capital raising includes a share placement, convertible loan, and a Share Purchase Plan, positioning the company for strong margins amid a robust gold price environment.

Horseshoe Metals has extended the gold surface materials processing option at Horseshoe Lights to mid-2025, while advancing copper Direct Shipping Ore activities and negotiating key offtake deals.

Manhattan Corporation has secured a binding agreement to acquire the Hook Lake Project in Nunavut, Canada, featuring a high-grade gold deposit and polymetallic prospects. The company aims to validate historical estimates and advance exploration with a seasoned team onboard.

Chrysos Corporation has secured a landmark Master Services Agreement with Newmont Corporation, marking its first PhotonAssay unit deployment at the Ahafo mine in Ghana. This deal signals growing adoption of Chrysos’ cutting-edge gold analysis technology among top-tier miners.

Augustus Minerals has executed a binding agreement to acquire a company holding a contested third in line licence application for the Mt Kare Gold Project in Papua New Guinea, a site with a historic resource of over 2 million ounces of gold. The acquisition positions Augustus to actively pursue tenure in a competitive and complex licensing environment.

Arika Resources has expanded its drilling program across its Yundamindra and Kookynie gold projects to 10,000 metres, leveraging a recent $5 million capital raise and securing a versatile drill rig to accelerate exploration.

Aeris Resources has executed a $60 million refinancing deal with Washington H. Soul Pattinson, extending debt facilities and unlocking working capital, while maintaining its FY25 copper and gold production guidance. The company’s strategic focus on expanding copper output, particularly through the Constellation deposit, signals a confident growth trajectory.

Mt Malcolm Mines NL is set to begin a fully funded 3,000-metre RC drilling program targeting high-grade gold at its Golden Crown and Dumbarton prospects near Leonora, aiming to define a maiden JORC resource and advance development plans.