NexGold Mining Corp. (NEXG:TSX.V; NXGCF:OTCQX; TRC1:FSE) provided an update on development activities at its wholly owned and fully permitted Goldboro Gold Project in Nova Scotia, outlining progress across community engagement, permitting, engineering, procurement, exploration, human resources, and work supporting an updated Feasibility Study.
According to the company, work remains focused on an updated Mineral Resource Estimate in support of an updated Feasibility Study, mine planning, procurement, engineering, early earthworks, recruitment, community engagement, and exploration activities. NexGold said the updated Feasibility Study is expected to support ongoing project development activities, including its previously announced non-binding US$175 million letter of intent with Appian Capital Advisory Limited related to potential project financing, and to inform the Board of Directors in its consideration of a potential construction decision. The company stated that it currently anticipates completing the updated Feasibility Study by the end of Q3 2026 and continues to target a potential construction decision in late Q3 2026.
President, CEO and Director Kevin Bullock said in a company news release, "Permitted, shovel-ready, Canadian gold projects like Goldboro are incredibly rare, and we understand not only how special this opportunity is, but also the importance of getting it right. We intend to steadily advance Goldboro in a disciplined, thoughtful, and responsible manner with the objective of reducing risk and supporting long-term project viability."
NexGold reported that implementation of its Mutual Benefits Agreement with the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaw Chiefs continued through meetings of the established Implementation Committee in 2026. The committee also facilitated a Wellness Advisory Committee meeting and webinar for Chiefs and Councils, along with multiple Mi'kmaw community meetings. The company also continued initiatives under its Community Benefits Agreement with the Municipality of the District of Guysborough, including council updates, Community Liaison Committee meetings, school bursaries, and community investments. In late May 2026, NexGold hosted a series of local open houses and information sessions.
The company stated that all major provincial and federal permits for the project have been obtained, including the Environmental Assessment, Mineral Lease, Crown Land Lease and License, Schedule 2 Amendment, Industrial Approval, and Fisheries Act Authorization. During 2026, work has continued to meet pre-construction permit conditions, with plans related to wetland compensation, fisheries offsetting and compensation, and biodiversity and land offsetting being finalized.
Gold Sector Remained Influenced by Geopolitical Events and Portfolio Diversification Trends
Yahoo Finance wrote on June 1 that gold futures opened at US$4,575.20 per troy ounce, down 0.4% from the previous session's close. The publication noted that opening prices had remained within a relatively narrow range for several days as markets continued to evaluate developments in the Middle East. According to Yahoo Finance, gold's opening price remained 38% higher than one year earlier. The report also explained that spot gold represented the current market price for physical gold as a raw material and served as the benchmark tracked by many physically backed gold exchange-traded funds.
Later on June 1, BullionVault reported that gold prices fell from a two-week high as crude oil prices rose and global equity markets reacted to developments involving the United States and Iran. The publication stated that gold had declined to as low as US$4,460 per troy ounce during trading and had retreated by nearly one-fifth from its all-time high reached at the end of January.
Despite the pullback in prices, BullionVault cited UBS, which stated, "We remain positive on the outlook for gold and continue to view the precious metal as a source of diversification within portfolios." UBS also stated that, "Commodities offer a valuable hedge against inflation and supply shocks," adding that their typically low correlation with equities and bonds made them "an effective portfolio diversifier, especially in periods of market stress."
BullionVault also noted that its analysis of daily data since 1969 found the long-term one-month correlation between gold prices and the S&P 500 had been effectively neutral, averaging just +0.02. The publication reported that the correlation coefficient eased below +0.01 in May after remaining positive from December through April, underscoring gold's historical role as a distinct asset class within broader financial markets.
Reuters reported on June 1 that gold prices declined as escalating tensions in the Middle East heightened inflation concerns and reinforced expectations that central banks could maintain tighter monetary policy for longer. The publication noted that spot gold traded at US$4,489.34 per ounce during the session after reaching a two-week high the previous week. Reuters also reported that a stronger U.S. dollar made metals priced in the currency more expensive for holders of other currencies.
Development Work Advances Across Multiple Areas
NexGold reported significant progress on its updated Feasibility Study during April and May 2026. Activities included completing wireframes and continuing geological modeling supported by an additional 58,008 meters of diamond drilling from 329 drill holes completed since the previous Mineral Resource Estimate. The company also advanced revised capital and operating cost estimates, the project execution plan, and the overall project schedule.
Additional work included completion of a geotechnical drilling and test-pit program consisting of 66 geotechnical holes totaling 1,738 meters, 154 test-pits and auger holes, seismic and soil resistivity geophysical surveys at the process plant, and an Electrical Resistivity Tomography survey at the Tailings Management Facility. NexGold also completed acid rock drainage modeling that incorporated 146 characterization samples and 5,027 geochemical analyses.
Engineering work continued for the process plant and related infrastructure, including Process Flow Diagrams, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, 3D models, equipment specifications, Electrical Single Line Diagrams, and a Hazard and Operability review. The company also advanced engineering for site earthworks and roads, evaluated vendor and contractor quotations for capital cost estimates, initiated development of an updated Mine Plan, substantially completed an Autonomous Haul Study, and commenced design updates for the Tailings Management Facility.
The company completed a water well drilling program involving 30 additional wells totaling 500 meters. NexGold reported that it has drilled 120 wells to date.
Engineering and Procurement Activities Advance
Engineering and technical activities during April and May included advancing detailed engineering for the Early Earthworks contract and Employee Accommodations Facility contract requests for proposals. The company stated that the start of early earthworks construction is tentatively scheduled for September 2026. Detailed engineering also progressed for the process plant area and non-process infrastructure areas. Technical documentation was prepared to support procurement packages for the main substation and power transformers, and Pinnacle Logistics Solutions was engaged to develop a logistics and materials management plan. NexGold also received a draft Facilities Study from Nova Scotia Power for a new 69 kV powerline to the project site.
Procurement activities included issuing requests for proposals for the Early Earthworks contract, the Employee Accommodations Facility contract, and a site services contract. The company stated that eight additional site services contract requests for proposals are in development and will be issued shortly.
Exploration and Workforce Initiatives Continue
Exploration activities continued during April and May 2026. NexGold reported that it launched a 30,000-meter reverse circulation infill drill program in late March 2026, targeting the first years of planned production. The company stated that the program is intended to increase data density in target areas and may support potential upgrading of Mineral Resource classifications. Assay results will be released as they become available.
Streetwise Ownership Overview*
NexGold Mining Corp. (NEXG:TSX.V; NXGCF:OTCQX; TRC1:FSE)
| Date | Old Symbol | Old Shares | New Symbol | New Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/10/24 | TML | 4 | NEXG | 1 |
| 08/11/20 | TML | 3 | TML | 1 |
The company also initiated two airborne geophysical surveys in May 2026, including a 2,496-line-kilometer Versatile Time Domain Electromagnetic survey and a 2,656-line-kilometer FALCON fixed-wing airborne gravity gradiometer survey covering 32,007 hectares of prospective exploration land. NexGold stated that the surveys are intended to support the development of additional exploration targets and characterize regional geological controls and are expected to be completed during the second quarter of 2026.
Human resources activities included expanding the Owner's Project Team to 17 members through the addition of personnel supporting technical evaluation, project planning, and project oversight. The company stated that further additions are planned to strengthen project management, health, safety, and environment, and construction management capabilities.
Ownership and Share Structure1
Management and insiders own 2% of NexGold. Institutions and strategic investors, including Frank Giustra, who holds 5%, collectively own 66% of the company's shares.
As of May 8, NexGold has 247.8 million shares issued and outstanding, with a market cap of CA$354.35 million.
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1. Ownership and Share Structure Information
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