Gold Explorers Push Forward as Banks Eye $6,000 Gold

Issued on behalf of Golden Goose Resources Corp.

VANCOUVER, Baystreet.ca News Commentary — The U.S. Geological Survey reports U.S. mineral production value rose 5.6% to $112 billion in 2025, driven by precious metals prices, with western states contributing $32.8 billion from copper, gold, molybdenum, and silver operations.[1] Macquarie raised its average 2026 gold price forecast to $4,323 per ounce, reflecting growing confidence in sustained demand from central banks and investors.[2] Companies advancing gold projects across multiple jurisdictions include Golden Goose Resources (CSE: GGR) (OTCQB: GGRFF), West Red Lake Gold (TSXV: WRLG), Eldorado Gold (TSX: ELD), Artemis Gold (TSXV: ARTG), and Lundin Gold (TSX: LUG).

The World Gold Council reports total gold demand topped 5,000 tonnes in 2025, with central bank purchases remaining elevated and ETF holdings reaching record levels.[3] Bank of America sees gold reaching $6,000 per ounce by spring 2026, positioning the metal as a primary hedge against inflation and geopolitical disruption.[4]

Golden Goose Resources (CSE: GGR) (OTCQB: GGRFF) recently announced the commencement of systematic geological mapping and channel sampling at its Gran Esperanza Project, a highly prospective gold-silver property spanning 44,400 hectares in the Los Menucos District of Río Negro Province, Argentina.

The current program represents the first phase of a comprehensive field campaign designed to better define the epithermal vein system and refine priority exploration targets across the property. Geological crews are conducting property-wide mapping, detailed structural analysis within key mineralized corridors, and systematic channel sampling across exposed quartz veins and alteration zones.

Channel samples are being collected at approximately 50-metre intervals along veins to assess grade distribution and strike continuity. Historical results from the property have returned channel samples of 2.0m at 24.0 g/t Au, 5.0m at 13.1 g/t Au, and 1.3m at 11.5 g/t Au, with rock chip samples grading up to 24.4 g/t Au.

"We are pleased to initiate this important phase of exploration at Gran Esperanza. This systematic program is designed to generate critical geological and geochemical data that will enhance our understanding of the scale and continuity of mineralization on the Property," said Dustin Nanos, CEO of Golden Goose Resources. "Our objective is to methodically advance the Project and establish a strong technical foundation for additional programs including diamond drilling."

Previous exploration at Gran Esperanza included 30 trenches totalling 2,937 metres, 690 channel samples, 1,674 rock samples, and over 10 kilometres of mapped epithermal veins. A December 2025 site visit returned a rock chip sample grading 14.34 g/t Au, further confirming the project's high-grade potential.

The property is located adjacent to a gold project being drilled by Southern Copper and near the Calcatreu Project currently under development, highlighting the district's active exploration profile. Year-round accessible and just two kilometres from a highway, Gran Esperanza offers favourable infrastructure for advancing exploration.

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In other industry developments:

West Red Lake Gold (TSXV: WRLG) recently reported drill results from the Austin 904 Complex at its 100%-owned Madsen Mine in Ontario's Red Lake Gold District, including 219.73 g/t Au over 4.8 metres, 148.36 g/t Au over 3.0 metres, and 133.13 g/t Au over 2.5 metres.

"The underground drills at Madsen continue to deliver impressive results from the 904 Complex in lower Austin, unlocking significant upside at depth," said Shane Williams, President and CEO of West Red Lake Gold. "We are implementing the same strategy at 904 where drilling will continue to define this area during 2026 to bring into consideration for mine design and production in early 2027."

The 904 Complex panel spans approximately 200 by 200 metres and has seen very little historical mining, leaving the main mineralized zone mostly intact. The company expects this to allow for larger stopes and more efficient extraction from this high-grade area.

Eldorado Gold (TSX: ELD) recently reported fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, producing 488,268 ounces of gold and achieving the higher end of production guidance. Revenue reached $1.82 billion with net cash from operations of $742.5 million and free cash flow of $315.6 million excluding its Skouries construction project.

"2025 was a year of strong execution and meaningful progress across our portfolio," said George Burns, Chief Executive Officer of Eldorado Gold. "Solid operating execution, supported by a favorable gold price environment, translated into strong financial results, including revenue of $1.8 billion, net cash generated from operating activities of $743 million."

The company's Skouries copper-gold project in Greece is targeting first concentrate production in early Q3 2026, with expected average annual production of 140,000 ounces of gold and 67 million pounds of copper over a 20-year mine life. Cash and equivalents stood at $869.4 million at year-end.

Artemis Gold (TSXV: ARTG) recently reported Q4 and full year 2025 results, producing 192,808 ounces of gold with all-in sustaining costs of US$869 per ounce, placing the Blackwater Mine in the lowest decile globally. Full year revenue reached $913.9 million with operating cash flow of $560.7 million.

"We delivered strong financial performance during the quarter with lowest decile AISC and strong margins and cash flows driven by higher realized gold prices," said Dale Andres, CEO of Artemis Gold. "We are also now advancing the EP2 project which will increase production to more than 500,000 ounces of annual gold production by the end of 2028."

Construction of the Phase 1A expansion is on track to increase processing capacity to 8 million tonnes per year by Q4 2026. The company closed a $450 million senior unsecured note offering to support its growth pipeline, with pro-forma available liquidity of $852.7 million.

Lundin Gold (TSX: LUG) recently announced fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, producing 498,315 ounces of gold at its Fruta del Norte mine in Ecuador with record free cash flow of $926 million. AISC of $1,015 per ounce remained competitive despite higher royalties tied to elevated gold prices.

"2025 was an outstanding year for Lundin Gold, marked by strong operational delivery, record financial results and dividends to our shareholders," said Jamie Beck, President and CEO of Lundin Gold. "With no debt, a strong balance sheet, and a growing pipeline of high-quality opportunities, we enter 2026 with considerable strategic flexibility."

The company's exploration program drilled 121,519 metres in 2025, with FDNS now carrying an initial Mineral Reserve and FDN East an initial Inferred Mineral Resource. Record revenues of $1.78 billion supported $664 million in dividends returned to shareholders during the year.

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SOURCES CITED:

1. https://www.usgs.gov/news/national-news-release/value-us-mineral-production-rose-last-year-driven-precious-metals-prices

2. https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/jp-morgan-expects-gold-prices-reach-6300oz-by-end-2026-2026-02-02/

3. https://www.gold.org/goldhub/research/gold-demand-trends/gold-demand-trends-full-year-2025/outlook

4. https://www.kitco.com/news/article/2026-01-23/forget-5000-bank-america-sees-gold-price-hitting-6000oz-spring-2026