These are a few gold exploration firms that are actively developing properties in Australia, based on recent ASX performance and ongoing exploration efforts.
Five businesses that shown significant operational advancements during the December 2025 quarter are highlighted in the most recent activity report (February 2026):
Minerals of the Terrain (ASX:TMX)
Projects: Murchison, Washington’s Smokebush (Gold/Silver).
Recent Activities: Drilling at the Wildflower prospect and the Lightning discovery to extend high-grade zones. Wildflower results are anticipated in April 2026.
Resources Caprice (ASX:CRS)
Projects: Murchison, Washington’s Island Gold Project.
High-grade drilling findings (e.g., 10m at 12.8g/t Au) are recent activity. a campaign intended to support a first resource estimate. At deep, mineralization is open.
Critical Minerals of Australia (ASX:ACM)
Projects include the Peruvian Flint Gold/Silver Project.
Note: This company’s main initiative is in Peru, not Australia, despite being ASX-listed and included in the Australian wrap.
TG Metals (ASX:TG6)Projects: Forrestania, WA’s Van Uden Gold Project.
Current Activity: 227,000 ounces of resource. Hits from recent drilling included 16m at 2.16g/t. 550 meters south of the existing resource, a new discovery was made.
Gold Peregrine (ASX:PGD)Projects: Pilbara, WA’s Rocklea, Mallina, and Newman projects.
Recent Activity: Rocklea landholdings are being aggressively expanded. aiming for geology that is comparable to the superior Paulsens gold mine.
| Company (ASX Code) | Key Project Location | Recent Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Terrain Minerals (TMX) | Murchison, WA | Drilling at Smokebush (Lightning/Wildflower) |
| Caprice Resources (CRS) | Murchison, WA | Maiden resource drill program at Island |
| TG Metals (TG6) | Forrestania, WA | Resource extension and new discovery at Van Uden |
| Peregrine Gold (PGD) | Pilbara, WA | Land consolidation and exploration at Rocklea |
| Forrestania Resources (FRS) | Southern Cross, WA | Resource growth and acquisitions |
| Focus Minerals (FML) | Coolgardie, WA | Mining ops, Three Mile Hill processing plant |
| Southern Cross Gold (SX2) | Victoria | High-grade discovery at Sunday Creek |
