Riversgold closes in on mining at Northern Zone as key approvals advance
Last updated: 21:22 19 Jul 2026 EDT, First published: 20:22 19 Jul 2026 EDT
Riversgold Ltd (ASX:RGL, OTC:RVSGF) is moving closer to mining at its Northern Zone Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, with environmental permit applications expected to be submitted this month and mine development studies advancing.
The company is preparing applications for a site clearance permit and Native Vegetation Clearing Permit, which form part of the approvals required before mining can begin at the project, 25 kilometres east of Kalgoorlie in Western Australia.
Environmental reports near completion
Riversgold's final fauna and integrated flora and vegetation reports are being prepared to support the Native Vegetation Clearing Permit application.
A substantial portion of the technical work required for the submission has now been completed, with the remaining reports approaching finalisation.
Technical director Edward Mead said the recent grant of mining lease M25/389 had enabled the company to accelerate the approvals process.
“A significant number of the major inputs for the submission of the NVCP have now been completed, with final deliverables nearing completion for submission,” Mead said.
Mine development proposal progressing
Work is also continuing on the Mine Development and Closure Proposal, which will follow the vegetation clearing application.
A heritage work-area clearance survey has been completed and the final report is being prepared.
Laboratory results from geotechnical, geological and soil studies have also been received, with analysis and reporting underway.
Hydrogeological work remains subject to completion of a flood model, which will help define the topographic boundary for topsoil placement.
Mead said the approvals would support the granting of the operating permit needed to commence mining operations.
“We continue to get much closer to turning dirt at Northern Zone,” he added.
Northern Zone near major Kalgoorlie infrastructure
Northern Zone forms part of Riversgold’s broader Kalgoorlie Gold Project and lies within an established gold-mining district near major operations and processing infrastructure.
The project map included in the announcement places Northern Zone about 25 kilometres east of Kalgoorlie and within the wider region surrounding the Kalgoorlie Super Pit and several operating gold projects.
Northern Zone Project Map showing proximity to the Kalgoorlie "Super Pit".
About Riversgold
Riversgold is primarily focused on its diverse asset portfolio across premier mining jurisdictions, with its flagship asset being the Northern Zone Gold Project located just 25 kilometres east of Kalgoorlie in Western Australia.
To fast-track this project toward production without heavy upfront capital, Riversgold has secured a 50/50 profit-sharing co-operation agreement with MEGA Resources for contract mining and toll processing.
Beyond its core gold assets, the company actively explores for copper, lithium, and antimony across other highly prospective regions, including the Tambourah Project in the Pilbara.
