# Gold Mining News in New South Wales

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## KNI: Kuniko Commence Downhole EM Survey

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kni-kuniko-commence-downhole-em-survey--9a7e2158-776d-4f36-ae8c-da8d8f1ba1d3) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kni-kuniko-commence-downhole-em-survey--9a7e2158-776d-4f36-ae8c-da8d8f1ba1d3.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-21T21:59:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-21T22:24:29.297Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-21T22:24:29.297Z
- Company: Kuniko Limited (KNI)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03155551)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.236
- Atlas tags: Nearology Play

Kuniko has commenced a downhole electromagnetic (DHEM) survey at the Commonwealth–Silica Hill Project in NSW. The survey targets deeper sulphide conductors and potential extensions of the gold-silver-base metal system using three deep Phase 2 drill holes.

## Gold boom puts Adavale on course to revive forgotten mining district

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/gold-boom-puts-adavale-on-course-to-revive-forgotten-mining-district--3eeebcbc-89f0-41a6-b335-371a15e438b1) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/gold-boom-puts-adavale-on-course-to-revive-forgotten-mining-district--3eeebcbc-89f0-41a6-b335-371a15e438b1.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-21T19:40:18.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-21T21:03:21.569Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-21T21:03:21.569Z
- Company: Adavale Resources (ADD)
- Original source: [stockhead](https://stockhead.com.au/resources/gold-boom-puts-adavale-on-course-to-revive-forgotten-mining-district/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.432
- Atlas tags: Nearology Play

Adavale Resources has rapidly expanded its gold resource to 383,000oz near Parkes, NSW, leveraging existing environmental approvals and infrastructure. The company is moving toward a scoping study in November following a recent capital raise.

## Xpedra Resources chases gold growth with Springfield drilling campaign

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/xpedra-resources-chases-gold-growth-with-springfield-drilling-campaign--4c742be3-4531-454f-975a-f9846a38f945) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/xpedra-resources-chases-gold-growth-with-springfield-drilling-campaign--4c742be3-4531-454f-975a-f9846a38f945.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-21T01:44:36.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-21T03:02:25.338Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-21T03:02:25.338Z
- Company: Xpedra Resources (XPD)
- Original source: [stockhead](https://stockhead.com.au/resources/xpedra-resources-chases-gold-growth-with-springfield-drilling-campaign/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.343
- Atlas tags: Infill Drilling

Xpedra Resources is preparing its largest drilling campaign to date at the Springfield project in NSW, targeting 40-50 RC holes. The program aims to test strike and depth extensions of a known gold system, including a high-grade 13m at 10.21 g/t Au intercept.

## Copper and gold explorer LinQ Minerals believes it can grow its massive bounty

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/copper-and-gold-explorer-linq-minerals-believes-it-can-grow-its-massive-bounty--e0e8785f-b563-470e-b3e6-1ca5b8a8a884) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/copper-and-gold-explorer-linq-minerals-believes-it-can-grow-its-massive-bounty--e0e8785f-b563-470e-b3e6-1ca5b8a8a884.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-20T19:35:13.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-20T23:01:25.523Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-20T23:01:25.523Z
- Company: LinQ Minerals (LNQ)
- Original source: [stockhead](https://stockhead.com.au/resources/75-million-copper-and-gold-explorer-linq-minerals-believes-it-can-grow-its-massive-bounty/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.503
- Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension, Nearology Play

LinQ Minerals has reported promising maiden drilling results at its Monza prospect and identified high-sulphidation epithermal and porphyry mineralisation in a new hole (GBRCD021) at the Gilmore project. The company is executing an aggressive 30,000m drill program to expand its existing 3.7Moz gold and 1.2Mt copper resource base.

## LNQ: Significant New Mineralisation at the Gilmore Project

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lnq-significant-new-mineralisation-at-the-gilmore-project--c4f7a3ae-4dfb-43db-9e29-4fb8ae11c8d9) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lnq-significant-new-mineralisation-at-the-gilmore-project--c4f7a3ae-4dfb-43db-9e29-4fb8ae11c8d9.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-20T05:52:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-20T07:06:04.986Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-20T07:06:04.986Z
- Company: LinQ Minerals Limited (LNQ)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03154710)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.436
- Atlas tags: Apparent Width Only, No QA/QC Disclosure

LinQ Minerals has reported a significant visual discovery of high sulphidation epithermal and porphyry mineralisation at the Gidginbung South target. The first drill hole (GBRCD021) intersected a 429m mineralised zone, extending the known system 800m south of the Gidginbung deposit.

## Waratah Minerals strikes shallow gold at Goldenclad as Spur corridor grows

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/waratah-minerals-strikes-shallow-gold-at-goldenclad-as-spur-corridor-grows--913bd9e9-f3e7-4732-801b-40bb13422253) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/waratah-minerals-strikes-shallow-gold-at-goldenclad-as-spur-corridor-grows--913bd9e9-f3e7-4732-801b-40bb13422253.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-20T00:40:08.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-20T01:32:32.273Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-20T01:32:32.273Z
- Company: Waratah Minerals (WTM)
- Original source: [stockhead](https://stockhead.com.au/resources/waratah-minerals-strikes-shallow-gold-at-goldenclad-as-spur-corridor-grows/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.67
- Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension, Nearology Play

Waratah Minerals has reported its first drill results from the Goldenclad prospect, intersecting 83 metres of gold at 1.27 g/t Au from 6m depth. The result identifies a new mineralised position within the company's interpreted 6km gold corridor in New South Wales.

## Broad Shallow Gold in First Goldenclad Drillhole

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/broad-shallow-gold-in-first-goldenclad-drillhole--52a6a0ad-24bb-4f6d-b73a-24a343a20c82) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/broad-shallow-gold-in-first-goldenclad-drillhole--52a6a0ad-24bb-4f6d-b73a-24a343a20c82.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-20T13:49:20.297Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-20T13:49:20.297Z
- Company: Waratah Minerals Limited (WTM)
- Original source: [prospectors_exchange](https://api.investi.com.au/api/announcements/wtm/24eb6619-533.pdf)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.748
- Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension, QA/QC Disclosed, Compositing Transparent, Apparent Width Only, Nearology Play

Waratah Minerals Limited reported highly encouraging partial assay results from GCD001, its first drill hole at the Goldenclad prospect in New South Wales. The hole intersected 83 meters of gold mineralization from 6 meters below surface, including 42 meters at 2.23 g/t Au from 12 meters. These results extend the Spur strike by 1km and support the thesis of a broader linked gold system, adding a fourth mineralized position.

## KNB: Wilga Flats drilling expanded to test Cu-Au target at depth

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/knb-wilga-flats-drilling-expanded-to-test-cu-au-target-at-depth--cf56d460-fbca-4211-a28b-24804e15c014) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/knb-wilga-flats-drilling-expanded-to-test-cu-au-target-at-depth--cf56d460-fbca-4211-a28b-24804e15c014.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-19T22:50:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-19T23:06:03.703Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-19T23:06:03.703Z
- Company: Koonenberry Gold Limited (KNB)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03154507)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.047
- Atlas tags: None

Koonenberry Gold Limited has expanded its drilling program at the Wilga Flats Project to test a compelling blind porphyry copper-gold target at depth, following encouraging geological observations and geophysical data. Initial drilling identified hydrothermal alteration and porphyry-style veinlets, consistent with Au-Cu systems in the region. Assay results for the first three holes are pending and expected in late Q4 2026.

## S2R: Start of Drilling Gold and Copper Targets at Warraweena, NSW

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/s2r-start-of-drilling-gold-and-copper-targets-at-warraweena-nsw--28c8ca2e-c7e6-43a0-a93a-e739a3ffafcc) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/s2r-start-of-drilling-gold-and-copper-targets-at-warraweena-nsw--28c8ca2e-c7e6-43a0-a93a-e739a3ffafcc.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-15T21:24:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-15T22:16:27.930Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-15T22:16:27.930Z
- Company: S2 Resources Ltd (S2R)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03153116)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.215
- Atlas tags: Stale Data Re-release

S2 Resources has commenced diamond drilling at the Warraweena project in New South Wales. The program will first target the T37 gold anomaly before moving to the Lilyfield copper target, with completion expected by mid-December 2026.

## VTX: Australian Gold Conference Presentation

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/vtx-australian-gold-conference-presentation--62561284-3c29-4073-a671-5fafc5871cc5) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/vtx-australian-gold-conference-presentation--62561284-3c29-4073-a671-5fafc5871cc5.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-15T01:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-15T02:08:51.639Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-15T02:08:51.639Z
- Company: Vertex Minerals Limited (VTX)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03152835)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.215
- Atlas tags: Stale Data Re-release, Gravity Route, Single Domain Only

Vertex Minerals presented an update on the Reward Gold Mine, highlighting a high-grade indicated resource of 21.17 g/t Au and a 91% gravity recovery. The company is transitioning to mechanized mining with plans to ramp up production toward 1,000oz per month.

# 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.