CommoditiesMediumUpdated×3•Originally published 16 April 2026•Updated 17 April 2026•
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Gold Mining Activity Expands Across Arizona and Nevada with Strong Drilling Results

Key Facts

1Aztec Minerals announced positive drill results expanding oxide gold-silver mineralization zones at the Tombstone Project in Arizona.
2Highlight intersections included 107.9m averaging 0.62 gpt Au and 24.8 gpt Ag.
359 holes have been drilled in the 2025-2026 program to date, with results for 9 holes still pending.

The mining sector across North America is gaining momentum as Aztec Minerals expands gold-silver mineralization in Arizona, while Scorpio Gold reported significant results in Nevada grading 2.09 g/t gold. Expanding the regional scope, Stakeholder Gold Corp. has confirmed its 2026 exploration drill program at the Ballarat Gold-Copper Project in the Yukon Territory. This new program includes 2,000 meters of diamond drilling specifically designed to test gold and copper geochemical soil anomalies. Meanwhile, Aztec has completed 59 holes in Arizona to assess the potential for low-cost open-pit operations. These combined developments, stretching from the Southwestern U.S. to Northern Canada, reinforce the region's standing as a premier destination for high-grade precious and base metals exploration.