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Barton Gold Holdings Limited (OTCQB: BGDFF; ASX: BGD; FRA: BGD3) generates a steady flow of news as it advances a portfolio of gold and silver projects in South Australia’s Gawler Craton. Company announcements emphasise its status as an Australian gold developer targeting future gold production of 150,000 ounces per annum, supported by JORC (2012) Mineral Resources of 2.2 million ounces of gold and 3.1 million ounces of silver and ownership of the Central Gawler Mill.
News for Barton Gold commonly covers exploration and drilling updates, particularly at the Tunkillia Gold Project and the Tarcoola Gold Project. Recent releases describe reverse circulation upgrade drilling at Tunkillia’s S1 and S2 optimised open pits, with new assays infilling shallow, higher-grade mineralisation and supporting models for high-value "Starter Pits". Other articles report diamond drilling results at the Tolmer prospect within Tarcoola, including high-grade gold and silver intersections and refinements to local structural models.
Investors following BGDFF can also expect updates on feasibility and technical studies. Barton Gold has reported geotechnical and sonic drilling at the TSF1 tailings facility associated with the Central Gawler Mill, undertaken as part of a Stage 1 Definitive Feasibility Study for tailings recovery and processing. These programs are described as informing mine design, equipment selection, operating costs and scheduling.
Capital markets and corporate developments also feature in the news flow, including institutional placements, a share purchase plan and conference presentations. For readers interested in the progression of South Australian gold projects from resource definition through feasibility work and potential production, Barton Gold’s news provides detailed operational and technical commentary across its Challenger, Tarcoola, Tunkillia and Wudinna projects.
Barton Gold Holdings (OTCQB:BGDFF) has announced that preliminary engineering analysis estimates the cost to fully reinstate its Central Gawler Mill (CGM) to its original 600ktpa fresh ore configuration at approximately A$26 million (±30%). The processing cost is estimated at A$44.50 per tonne.
The company aims to complete feasibility studies by the end of 2025 to support initial 'Stage 1' operations by end of 2026. Barton is currently engaging in early discussions for low-dilution credit and working capital financing. The refurbishment strategy represents a significant cost advantage compared to building a new mill or using third-party toll milling services.
Barton Gold Holdings (OTCQB:BGDFF) has completed additional soil sampling programs at key regional targets in South Australia. The company collected 501 samples across ~29km² at the Black Oak Tank prospect (Tarcoola Gold Project) and the 308 prospect (Challenger Gold Project). Results are expected in October 2025.
Additionally, Barton completed sampling over ~1.9km² around the Tolmer high-grade silver discovery, following a 2,900m drilling program in June 2025. The company is advancing its 'Stage 1' operations at the Central Gawler Mill alongside a planned 'Stage 2' expansion at Tunkillia, while exploring opportunities to leverage existing and future infrastructure.
Barton Gold Holdings (OTCQB:BGDFF) has completed an expedited soil sampling program covering approximately 1.9km² at its Tolmer silver discovery within the South Australian Tarcoola Gold Project. The program collected ~380 samples with results expected in September 2025.
The sampling area extends around the recently expanded 2,882m RC drilling program and covers a broader area of ~1,700 metres by ~1,100 metres. This follows Barton's previous discovery of significant silver mineralization, which included exceptional intersections of 6m @ 4,747 g/t Ag from 46m, 14m @ 434 g/t Ag from 46m, and 4m @ 1,417 g/t Ag from 9m.
Barton Gold Holdings (OTCQB:BGDFF) has provided an update on its binding agreement to acquire the Wudinna Gold Project from Cobra Resources PLC. The project contains 279,000oz of gold resources in South Australia. Cobra has scheduled a shareholder vote for July 24, 2025, with 39.38% of shareholders already committed to voting in favor.
The total transaction value is A$5.5 million, comprising A$500,000 in cash payments and A$5 million in Barton shares. Upon completion, Barton will issue approximately 6.41 million shares to Cobra across two tranches. The acquisition aligns with Barton's strategy to leverage its existing gold mill infrastructure in the central Gawler Craton region for future production growth.
Barton Gold Holdings (OTCQB:BGDFF) has announced binding terms to acquire the Wudinna Gold Project from Cobra Resources PLC. The project, located in South Australia approximately 200km southeast of Barton's Tunkillia Gold Project and 200km west of Whyalla, encompasses multiple deposits including Barns, White Tank, Clarke, and Baggy Green.
The Wudinna Gold Project contains a JORC (2012) Mineral Resources Estimate of 279,000 ounces of gold (5.81Mt @ 1.5 g/t Au). Upon completion of the transaction and including Barton's recently updated Challenger JORC estimate, the company's total South Australian gold mineral resources would increase to 2.14 million ounces (78.9Mt @ 0.85 g/t Au).
The transaction completion is subject to Cobra shareholders' approval at a general meeting expected in July 2025. The acquisition was facilitated by South Australia's new regulatory framework allowing the sub-division of mineral tenements.
Barton Gold Holdings (OTCQB:BGDFF) has announced an updated Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) for its Challenger Gold Project in South Australia. The MRE has grown to 223,000 ounces of gold at a grade of 0.72 g/t Au from 9.56 million tonnes of material, including 81,200 ounces contained in existing high-grade open pit zones.
The company is targeting feasibility studies by the end of 2025 and plans to commence initial 'Stage 1' operations by the end of 2026. A key focus is the potential reprocessing of Tailings Storage Facility 1 (TSF1), which contains higher-grade gold mineralization around its periphery, with drill results showing intervals such as 20m @ 0.70 g/t Au and 21m @ 0.66 g/t Au.
The company's strategy centers on utilizing its fully permitted Central Gawler Mill to process lower-cost and lower-risk mill feed from various sources near the facility.
Barton Gold Holdings (OTCQB:BGDFF) has initiated baseline water monitoring programs at its Tunkillia Gold Project in South Australia, following its recent Optimised Scoping Study (OSS). The OSS revealed promising projections including average annual production of ~120koz gold and ~250koz silver, with an operating free cashflow of A$2.7 billion at A$5,000/oz gold price.
The project demonstrates strong financial metrics with an NPV of A$1.4 billion, 73% IRR, and 0.8-year payback period. The company recently secured a A$3 million equity placement at a premium to accelerate Reserve conversion drilling for Tunkillia's 'Starter Pit', expected to commence in September 2025. Barton aims to submit a Mining Lease Application by end-2026 and transition to producer status during 2026, targeting 150,000ozpa gold production through a staged development approach.