# Gold Mining News in Australia

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## WMC: Wiluna Mining Lists on the ASX Following $180m IPO

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/wmc-wiluna-mining-lists-on-the-asx-following-180m-ipo--608f4d49-a19c-4500-b04d-fb18c0660e4f) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/wmc-wiluna-mining-lists-on-the-asx-following-180m-ipo--608f4d49-a19c-4500-b04d-fb18c0660e4f.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-21T23:26:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-22T00:09:54.068Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-22T00:09:54.068Z
- Company: Wiluna Mining Corporation Limited (WMC)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03155690)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.526
- Atlas tags: Maiden Resource

Wiluna Mining Corporation Limited has successfully completed an A$180 million IPO and commenced trading on the ASX. The proceeds will fund a two-year plan including 220,000m of drilling and technical studies to support the restart of the Wiluna Gold Project.

## RRL: 2026 Denver Mining Forum Presentation

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/rrl-2026-denver-mining-forum-presentation--ec649936-825f-490a-8f04-00a16962c9cc) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/rrl-2026-denver-mining-forum-presentation--ec649936-825f-490a-8f04-00a16962c9cc.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-23T22:16:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-23T23:21:30.845Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-23T23:21:30.845Z
- Company: Regis Resources (RRL)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03143042)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.368
- Atlas tags: QP/CP Signed, JORC Compliant, Tonnage Growth, Contained Metal Growth, Maiden Resource, Resource Update, PEA-Supporting, Inferred Resource, Judicial Review Risk

Regis Resources presented at the 2026 Denver Mining Forum, showcasing strong FY26 financial results including record NPAT and cash flow, alongside significant fully franked dividends. The company reported updated Mineral Resources of 8.3 Moz and Ore Reserves of 3.9 Moz (Group total), with notable growth in underground reserves at Duketon and Tropicana. FY27 guidance projects 360-400 koz gold production at an AISC of $2,990-$3,390/oz, supported by ongoing exploration and resource definition, including a new discovery at Beamish South and a positive PFS for McPhillamys.

## Ballard Mining (ASX:BM1) delivers 1.84Moz Mt Ida resource

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ballard-mining-asx-bm1-delivers-1-84moz-mt-ida-resource--015faef4-1407-40ef-8314-c0e61e9ce984) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ballard-mining-asx-bm1-delivers-1-84moz-mt-ida-resource--015faef4-1407-40ef-8314-c0e61e9ce984.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-23T11:46:02.326Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-23T11:49:53.338Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-23T11:49:53.338Z
- Company: Ballard Mining (BM1)
- Original source: [miningjournal](https://www.mining-journal.com/resourcestocks/resourcestocks-articles/4537236/ballard-mining-asx-bm1-delivers-184moz-mt-ida-resource)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.479
- Atlas tags: Maiden Resource

Ballard Mining has announced a 1.84Moz gold resource at the Mt Ida project, which includes the 1.36Moz Baldock resource. The company is planning a 120,000-metre infill drilling program to support a move toward a Feasibility Study and Ore Reserve declaration.

## Australia gold output holds near decade average

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/australia-gold-output-holds-near-decade-average--3e2dd85e-8693-48c8-b640-eb429a3ea566) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/australia-gold-output-holds-near-decade-average--3e2dd85e-8693-48c8-b640-eb429a3ea566.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-21T14:20:43.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-21T14:49:22.248Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-21T14:49:22.248Z
- Company: Northern Miner
- Original source: [northernminer](https://www.northernminer.com/news/australia-gold-output-holds-near-decade-average/1003894983/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.135
- Atlas tags: production

Australian gold production remained stable for the year ended June, totaling approximately 9.7 million ounces. While Newmont's Cadia mine faced production declines due to seismic activity, other major operations like Boddington and the Super Pit maintained strong output.

## Additional Phase 2 Drilling at Curley’s Completed

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/additional-phase-2-drilling-at-curley-s-completed--a974de24-2c9e-46bf-b6a8-4fe996b2fcb0) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/additional-phase-2-drilling-at-curley-s-completed--a974de24-2c9e-46bf-b6a8-4fe996b2fcb0.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-21T09:30:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-21T14:14:53.909Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-21T14:14:53.909Z
- Company: Forgent PLC (FORG)
- Original source: [lse](https://www.londonstockexchange.com/news-article/FORG/additional-phase-2-drilling-at-curley-s-completed/17796775)
- Atlas sentiment: 0
- Atlas tags: Infill Drilling

Forgent PLC has completed an additional 12-hole drilling programme at the Curley’s prospect within its Peak Hill Gold-Copper Project in Australia. No new assay results were provided in this release, as samples are currently being submitted for laboratory analysis.

## Group Resources & Reserves Statement FY26

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/group-resources-reserves-statement-fy26--2e014000-4c87-4462-86b0-cde5590acb55) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/group-resources-reserves-statement-fy26--2e014000-4c87-4462-86b0-cde5590acb55.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Alkane Resources Limited (ALK)
- Original source: [globenewswire](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/09/11/3360066/0/en/group-resources-reserves-statement-fy26.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.347
- Atlas tags: QP/CP Signed, JORC Compliant, NI 43-101 Compliant, Mill Route

Alkane Resources Limited has released its FY26 Group Resources & Reserves Statement, reporting growth in mineral resources and ore reserves across its Björkdal, Tomingley, and Costerfield assets. The update confirms continued resource replacement through exploration and extension, maintaining a strong producing portfolio in Australia and Sweden.

## Novo Resources maps a discovery-led path through strong gold and copper markets

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/novo-resources-maps-a-discovery-led-path-through-strong-gold-and-copper-markets--93b40436-001d-4b68-9de8-e264d01a2493) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/novo-resources-maps-a-discovery-led-path-through-strong-gold-and-copper-markets--93b40436-001d-4b68-9de8-e264d01a2493.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-08-25T08:29:48.288Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Novo Resources Corp (NVO)
- Original source: [proactiveinvestors](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com/companies/news/1097530/novo-resources-maps-a-discovery-led-path-through-strong-gold-and-copper-markets-1097530.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.218
- Atlas tags: Maiden Resource, Inferred Resource

Novo Resources is an Australian explorer focusing on gold and copper across Western Australia, New South Wales, and Victoria. The company recently reported a maiden inferred resource at its Belltopper gold project and is planning significant drilling programs across its portfolio to test various targets.

## Closing Bell: Goldies go berserk as ASX breaks the losing habit

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/closing-bell-goldies-go-berserk-as-asx-breaks-the-losing-habit--6619961b-6cee-487b-9546-b87b06b5f4af) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/closing-bell-goldies-go-berserk-as-asx-breaks-the-losing-habit--6619961b-6cee-487b-9546-b87b06b5f4af.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-08-20T07:14:41.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Unknown company
- Original source: [stockhead](https://stockhead.com.au/news/closing-bell-goldies-go-berserk-as-asx-breaks-the-losing-habit/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.216
- Atlas tags: Market Summary, Gold Price Impact, ASX Performance

The ASX 200 ended a six-session losing streak, buoyed by a significant surge in gold stocks and strong performance in the tech sector. This occurred despite an unexpected rise in unemployment and a poor showing from the financial sector. The market summary also highlighted various individual company news, including high-grade gold and polymetallic intercepts, and a substantial resource update for a gold project.

## Crossroads Gold Closes Acquisition of Rox-ex and Its Pambula and Club Terrace Projects in Southeastern Australia, and Announces Steiglitz Project Update

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/crossroads-gold-closes-acquisition-of-rox-ex-and-its-pambula-and-club-terrace-pr--430addda-4e53-4f71-be6c-ea7fb621d933) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/crossroads-gold-closes-acquisition-of-rox-ex-and-its-pambula-and-club-terrace-pr--430addda-4e53-4f71-be6c-ea7fb621d933.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-05-28T12:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Crossroads Gold Corp. (CRG)
- Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/CRG/news/7427813226973319/crossroads-gold-closes-acquisition-of-rox-ex-and-its-pambula-and-club-terrace-pr)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.441
- Atlas tags: Bonanza Intercept, QA/QC Disclosed

Crossroads Gold has closed the acquisition of Rox-ex Pty Ltd, adding the Pambula and Club Terrace gold projects in Australia to its portfolio. The announcement also provides an update on soil sampling at the Steiglitz Gold Project, noting that assay results are pending.

## Mandalay Extends High-Grade True Blue Discovery and Deploys Additional Drill Rigs at Costerfield Gold-Antimony Mine

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mandalay-extends-high-grade-true-blue-discovery-and-deploys-additional-drill-rig--e248ccfa-5491-46d9-aa21-ed144a77091d) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mandalay-extends-high-grade-true-blue-discovery-and-deploys-additional-drill-rig--e248ccfa-5491-46d9-aa21-ed144a77091d.md)
- Original announcement: 2025-07-21T21:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Mandalay Resources Corporation (MND)
- Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/MND/news/7353531241463424/mandalay-extends-high-grade-true-blue-discovery-and-deploys-additional-drill-rig)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.42
- Atlas tags: None

Mandalay Resources has announced an exploration update for its True Blue discovery at the Costerfield Gold-Antimony Mine in Australia, reporting high-grade gold and antimony intercepts. Key results include 155.4 g/t Au and 3.7% Sb over 0.30 m (ETW 0.20 m) in TB043, and the discovery of a new parallel vein with 11.7 g/t Au and 6.5% Sb over 4.88 m (ETW 2.06 m) in TB034A. The company is deploying additional drill rigs to accelerate the program, confirming structural and grade continuity and highlighting significant upside potential.

# Atlas tag definitions

- **Bonanza Intercept:** Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
- **True Width Disclosed:** Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
- **Step-Out Extension:** Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
- **QA/QC Disclosed:** Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
- **Compositing Transparent:** Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
- **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery.
- **Apparent Width Only:** Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
- **Stale Data Re-release:** Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
- **No QA/QC Disclosure:** Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
- **Metal Equivalent Opaque:** Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.
- **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers.
- **Deleterious Elements Present:** Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
- **Infill Drilling:** Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
- **Nearology Play:** Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
- **Measured Resource:** Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
- **Indicated Resource:** Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
- **Proven Reserve:** Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
- **Probable Reserve:** Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
- **Category Upgrade:** Resource confidence improved — Inferred upgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Measured. De-risking signal.
- **Tonnage Growth:** Significant tonnage increase (≥15%) vs prior estimate with grade maintained or improved.
- **Grade Improvement:** Average resource grade improved vs prior estimate — better deposit economics.
- **Contained Metal Growth:** True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.
- **QP/CP Signed:** Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
- **Cut-off Disclosed:** Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
- **JORC Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
- **NI 43-101 Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
- **Inferred Resource:** Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
- **All Inferred:** 100% of resource is Inferred category — very early stage, no engineering confidence.
- **Grade Decline:** Average grade dropped >5% vs prior estimate — deposit economics worsening. May indicate high-grading in early drilling.
- **Tonnage Decline:** Resource tonnage decreased vs prior estimate — pit optimization removed marginal material or geological model revised down.
- **Category Downgrade:** Resource confidence decreased — Measured downgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Inferred. Unusual and concerning.
- **Contained Metal Decline:** Contained metal decreased vs prior despite tonnage growth — grade dilution exceeds volume gain.
- **Dilutive Growth:** Tonnage increased but contained metal flat or down — likely from lower cut-off grade, not geological expansion.
- **Cut-off Lowered:** Cut-off grade significantly reduced vs prior estimate — tonnage growth may be artificial inflation.
- **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers.
- **Historical Estimate Only:** Estimate pre-dates or does not comply with current JORC/NI 43-101 standards — requires verification drilling.
- **Stale Estimate:** Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
- **No Contained Metal:** Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
- **No QP/CP Disclosure:** No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
- **Maiden Resource:** First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component.
- **Resource Update:** Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
- **PEA-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
- **PFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
- **DFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
- **High Recovery:** Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.
- **Pilot Scale Complete:** Pilot or demonstration plant testing completed under continuous operation.
- **Free Milling:** Simple, clean ore amenable to standard processing without oxidation.
- **Multi-Domain Tested:** Variability across ore domains (oxide, transition, fresh) has been addressed.
- **Recovery Improving:** Recovery improved versus a like-for-like prior test program on the same domain and route.
- **Low Recovery:** Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.
- **Bench Scale Only:** Only preliminary bench tests completed — no locked-cycle or pilot work.
- **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery.
- **Single Domain Only:** Testing limited to one composite or domain — representativeness not established.
- **Recovery Stagnant:** No improvement across multiple test programs on comparable material.
- **Theoretical Recovery Only:** Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.
- **Heap Leach Route:** Processing via heap leach — lower CAPEX and OPEX, lower recovery expected.
- **Mill Route:** Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
- **Gravity Route:** Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.
- **POX/BIOX Route:** Pressure or bio-oxidation for refractory ore — high CAPEX and OPEX.
- **Byproduct Commodity:** The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.