# Gold Mining News in Newfoundland Canonical page: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news?commodities=gold®ions=canada_nl Atlas summarizes and classifies mining-industry stories from third-party publishers. Follow each source link for the original reporting. Results: 126 Returned: 10 Coverage: drill results, resource updates, and metallurgy; primary commodity matching; all time unless dates are supplied. Region: Newfoundland (canada_nl) Commodity: Gold (gold) Applied filters: {"regions":["canada_nl"],"commodities":["gold"],"commodity_scope":"primary","document_types":["drill_results","resource_update","metallurgy"],"document_type_match":"any"} Sort: published_at desc Offset: 0; page size: 10 [Next page](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news.md?commodities=gold®ions=canada_nl&page=2&page_size=10) ## Big Ridge Gold: 2026 Metallurgical Program Achieves 90% Copper Recovery and 88% Gold Recovery at the Hope Brook Gold Project - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/big-ridge-gold-2026-metallurgical-program-achieves-90-copper-recovery-and-88-gol--1ec807b9-69b7-4c38-8e58-28a5e715c704) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/big-ridge-gold-2026-metallurgical-program-achieves-90-copper-recovery-and-88-gol--1ec807b9-69b7-4c38-8e58-28a5e715c704.md) - Original announcement: 2026-10-19T12:03:10.000Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-19T12:24:39.477Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-19T12:24:39.477Z - Company: Big Ridge Gold Corp. (BRAU) - Original source: [jmn](https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/875-tsx-venture/brau/213085-2026-metallurgical-program-achieves-90-copper-recovery-and-88-gold-recovery-at-the-hope-brook-gold-project.html) - Atlas sentiment: 0.493 - Atlas tags: High Recovery, Mill Route, Heap Leach Route, Gravity Route, Multi-Domain Tested Big Ridge Gold reported successful 2026 metallurgical testwork at the Hope Brook Gold Project, achieving 90.3% copper recovery and 88% overall gold recovery. The results, which include a high-grade copper-gold concentrate, outperform historical production data and support the development of a conventional flotation and leaching flowsheet. ## 2026 Metallurgical Program Achieves 90% Copper Recovery and 88% Gold Recovery at the Hope Brook Gold Project - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/2026-metallurgical-program-achieves-90-copper-recovery-and-88-gold-recovery-at-t--64df9360-1577-4479-bb41-fa459b3a9c02) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/2026-metallurgical-program-achieves-90-copper-recovery-and-88-gold-recovery-at-t--64df9360-1577-4479-bb41-fa459b3a9c02.md) - Original announcement: 2026-10-19T11:00:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-19T11:09:00.256Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-19T11:09:00.256Z - Company: Big Ridge Gold Corp. (BRAU) - Original source: [newsfile](https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/319609/2026-Metallurgical-Program-Achieves-90-Copper-Recovery-and-88-Gold-Recovery-at-the-Hope-Brook-Gold-Project) - Atlas sentiment: 0.493 - Atlas tags: Mill Route, QA/QC Disclosed, Heap Leach Route, Gravity Route, Multi-Domain Tested Big Ridge Gold Corp. reported successful 2026 metallurgical testwork at the Hope Brook Gold Project, achieving 90.3% copper recovery and 88% overall gold recovery. The program utilized a locked-cycle flotation and cleaner-tail leaching flowsheet, producing a high-grade concentrate containing 300 g/t gold and 24% copper. ## Rocky Shore's Antimony Discovery Enhances Lucky 13 Gold Zone at Gold Anchor - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/rocky-shore-s-antimony-discovery-enhances-lucky-13-gold-zone-at-gold-anchor--8587b104-26fe-4a7a-a446-19bae78dd3c1) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/rocky-shore-s-antimony-discovery-enhances-lucky-13-gold-zone-at-gold-anchor--8587b104-26fe-4a7a-a446-19bae78dd3c1.md) - Original announcement: 2026-10-19T11:00:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-19T12:17:34.318Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-19T12:17:34.318Z - Company: Rocky Shore Gold Ltd. (RSG.CN) - Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/RSG.CN/press-releases/7965303393263227) - Atlas sentiment: 0.696 - Atlas tags: True Width Disclosed, Step-Out Extension, QA/QC Disclosed, QP/CP Signed, Cut-off Undisclosed, Bonanza Intercept, Bonanza Intercept Rocky Shore Gold Ltd. announced new drill results from its Gold Anchor Project in Newfoundland, highlighting the unexpected discovery of antimony alongside gold in the Lucky 13 Au-Sb Zone. Significant intercepts include 31.64m grading 1.39 g/t AuEq (0.50 g/t Au, 0.30% Sb) and 15.02m grading 2.71 g/t AuEq (2.04 g/t Au, 0.25% Sb). The company notes that the zone remains open in all directions and grades increase with depth, representing an exciting development with a critical mineral. ## 2026 Metallurgical Program Achieves 90% Copper Recovery And 88% Gold Recovery At The Hope Brook Gold Project - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/2026-metallurgical-program-achieves-90-copper-recovery-and-88-gold-recovery-at-t--e96cfb4c-2bad-4e7c-a6c1-44af154c484b) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/2026-metallurgical-program-achieves-90-copper-recovery-and-88-gold-recovery-at-t--e96cfb4c-2bad-4e7c-a6c1-44af154c484b.md) - Original announcement: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-20T13:02:26.544Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-20T13:02:26.544Z - Company: Big Ridge Gold Corp. (BRAU) - Original source: [prospectors_exchange](https://bigridgegold.com/news/2026-metallurgical-program-achieves-90-copper-recovery-and-88-gold-recovery-at-the-hope-brook-gold-project/) - Atlas sentiment: 0.493 - Atlas tags: Mill Route, High Recovery, Heap Leach Route, Gravity Route, Multi-Domain Tested Big Ridge Gold Corp. reported positive results from its 2026 metallurgical program at the Hope Brook Gold Project, achieving 90.3% copper recovery and 88% overall gold recovery. The program utilized a locked-cycle flotation and cleaner-tail leaching flowsheet, producing a high-grade concentrate containing 24% copper, 300 g/t gold, and 93 g/t silver. ## New Found Gold Reports Q3 2026 Preliminary Production Results: Becoming Canada's Newest Gold Producer - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/new-found-gold-reports-q3-2026-preliminary-production-results-becoming-canada-s--b366c9cc-21a1-4860-ac2f-9ec126bc9a83) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/new-found-gold-reports-q3-2026-preliminary-production-results-becoming-canada-s--b366c9cc-21a1-4860-ac2f-9ec126bc9a83.md) - Original announcement: 2026-10-15T22:26:50.000Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-15T12:24:52.772Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-15T12:24:52.772Z - Company: New Found Gold Corp. (NFGC) - Original source: [jmn](https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/2830-tsx/nfgc/212941-new-found-gold-reports-q3-2026-preliminary-production-results-becoming-canada-s-newest-gold-producer.html) - Atlas sentiment: 0.378 - Atlas tags: Production Milestone, Mill Route, Gravity Route New Found Gold reports its first quarterly production results as a commercial producer at the Hammerdown Gold Mine, with 4,863 ounces of gold produced in Q3 2026. The company achieved steady-state production and maintains a strong cash position of approximately $167 million. ## New Found Gold Announces First Production Results from the Hammerdown Mine - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/new-found-gold-announces-first-production-results-from-the-hammerdown-mine--20bfef42-b2c5-4650-a973-755f394f489f) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/new-found-gold-announces-first-production-results-from-the-hammerdown-mine--20bfef42-b2c5-4650-a973-755f394f489f.md) - Original announcement: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-15T15:01:31.166Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-15T15:01:31.166Z - Company: New Found Gold Corp. (NFGC) - Original source: [cruxinvestor](https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/new-found-gold-announces-first-production-results-from-the-hammerdown-mine) - Atlas sentiment: 0.378 - Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, Mill Route, Gravity Route, Single Domain Only New Found Gold reported its first quarterly production results for the Hammerdown Mine in Q3 2026, producing 4,863 ounces of gold. The quarter was characterized by a 2.76 g/t feed grade, 85% recovery, and strong reconciliation with the mineral resource model. ## New Found Gold Reports Q3 2026 Preliminary Production Results: Becoming Canada’s Newest Gold Producer - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/new-found-gold-reports-q3-2026-preliminary-production-results-becoming-canada-s--6b2ead2a-1d81-43ac-9c96-899f4fbb842d) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/new-found-gold-reports-q3-2026-preliminary-production-results-becoming-canada-s--6b2ead2a-1d81-43ac-9c96-899f4fbb842d.md) - Original announcement: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-15T12:49:55.192Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-15T12:49:55.192Z - Company: New Found Gold Corp. (NFGC) - Original source: [prospectors_exchange](https://newfoundgold.ca/new-found-gold-reports-q3-2026-preliminary-production-resultsbecoming-canadas-newest-gold-producer/) - Atlas sentiment: 0.53 - Atlas tags: Commercial Production, Mill Route, Gravity Route New Found Gold has reported its first quarterly production results for Q3 2026 following the achievement of commercial production at the Hammerdown Gold Mine in August. The company produced 4,863 ounces of gold in the quarter with an average recovery of 85%, signaling a successful transition to a gold producer. ## New Found Gold Becomes Canada's Newest Gold Producer With 4,863 Ounces From Hammerdown - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/new-found-gold-becomes-canada-s-newest-gold-producer-with-4-863-ounces-from-hamm--6faec18e-423e-445b-bc05-371941b89ba3) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/new-found-gold-becomes-canada-s-newest-gold-producer-with-4-863-ounces-from-hamm--6faec18e-423e-445b-bc05-371941b89ba3.md) - Original announcement: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-15T19:03:09.925Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-15T19:03:09.925Z - Company: New Found Gold (NFGC) - Original source: [cruxinvestor](https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/new-found-gold-becomes-canadas-newest-gold-producer-with-4-863-ounces-from-hammerdown) - Atlas sentiment: 0.53 - Atlas tags: Commercial Production, Mill Route, Gravity Route New Found Gold has declared commercial production at its Hammerdown Gold Mine, producing 4,863 ounces of gold in Q3 2026 with an 85% recovery. The company reported strong sales of 6,035 ounces at an average realized price of US$4,310 per ounce. ## Toogood Gold Commences 3,000-Sample Soil Program to Advance District-Scale Gold Targets in Newfoundland - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/toogood-gold-commences-3-000-sample-soil-program-to-advance-district-scale-gold--41a53683-d9c5-4168-a36e-3fa6db16eddf) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/toogood-gold-commences-3-000-sample-soil-program-to-advance-district-scale-gold--41a53683-d9c5-4168-a36e-3fa6db16eddf.md) - Original announcement: 2026-10-13T11:00:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-13T11:37:01.882Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-13T11:37:01.882Z - Company: Toogood Gold Corp. (TGC.V) - Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/TGC.V/press-releases/5430528151063006) - Atlas sentiment: 0.226 - Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, Bonanza Intercept Toogood Gold Corp. has commenced a 3,000-sample soil geochemistry program at its Toogood Gold Project in Newfoundland. The program aims to expand geochemical coverage, refine existing gold-in-soil anomalies, and generate new targets for future drilling. ## AuMEGA Metals discovers high-grade gold at Intersection Project, Newfoundland - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aumega-metals-discovers-high-grade-gold-at-intersection-project-newfoundland--9af5b448-e61e-44f3-a4fb-62c25abcc9ac) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aumega-metals-discovers-high-grade-gold-at-intersection-project-newfoundland--9af5b448-e61e-44f3-a4fb-62c25abcc9ac.md) - Original announcement: 2026-10-08T15:42:35.000Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-09T16:32:28.869Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-09T16:32:28.869Z - Company: AuMEGA Metals Ltd. (AUM) - Original source: [resourceworld](https://resourceworld.com/aumega-metals-discovers-high-grade-gold-at-intersection-project-newfoundland/) - Atlas sentiment: 0.493 - Atlas tags: Bonanza Intercept, QA/QC Disclosed AuMEGA Metals has identified high-grade gold mineralization at the Intersection Project in Newfoundland through a surficial geochemical and prospecting program. Notable results include a 100.5 g/t gold float sample and two additional samples exceeding 23 g/t gold. The project is strategically located at the convergence of two major gold-bearing structural corridors. # 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.