October 9, 2025
Japan Gold Concludes Barrick Alliance, Advances Projects Independently
CEO John Proust discusses key learnings from its five-year Barrick partnership; it’s non-dilutive financing strategy and current funding position; why Japan remained underexplored despite geological potential; and its dual approach with full operational control.
October 1, 2025
Japan’s appeal blends geopolitical stability with a mining regime suited to low-sulphidation veins that can supply silica-rich ore as smelter flux – an economic model that reduces on-site processing needs. With 63% institutional ownership, Newmont (NYSE: NEM) holding 8% and non-dilutive funding from Osisko Gold Royalties (TSX:OR; NYSE: OR), Japan Gold is advancing multiple Kyushu and Hokkaido targets toward discovery.
September 29, 2025
Japan Gold Enters New Chapter as Barrick Alliance Concludes
Japan Gold (TSXV: JG | OTCQB: JGLDF) is entering what could be described as a “post-Barrick era.” After a five-year partnership with one of the world’s largest gold producers, the company and Barrick Mining have mutually agreed to conclude their alliance. While the news may strike some as bittersweet, the reality is more nuanced — and potentially very promising for shareholders.On the surface, the loss of a major partner means Barrick will no longer be funding exploration programs across Japan. But the upside is substantial: Japan Gold now regains 100% ownership of its expansive portfolio of exploration properties, along with the benefit of over US$23 million in work that Barrick funded to global standards. In effect, the company has received a fully funded, country-wide exploration program that junior explorers could rarely execute on their own.
Through this work, Japan Gold compiled an extensive dataset covering some 3,000 square kilometers of mineral rights. Barrick’s systematic approach included nationwide stream-sediment sampling, rock sampling, and gravity geophysics. This effort helped narrow the field to the most prospective targets — including three projects identified as having the potential to host tier-one or tier-two ore bodies.
Now, Japan Gold stands ready to advance into the drilling phase with a complete portfolio in hand. The company has already begun drilling at its wholly owned Mizobe project, with initial results expected later this year. Looking ahead, investors can anticipate a steady news flow of drill results and project updates, while Japan Gold also keeps the door open for new partnerships with other majors.
To dive deeper into what this transition means for the company’s strategy, its portfolio, and its shareholders, we sat down with Japan Gold’s Chairman and CEO, John Proust.
September 19, 2025
Japan Gold: First-Mover Advantage & Upcoming Catalysts | RCTV Beaver Creek 2025
John Proust, Chairman and CEO of Japan Gold, joined Red Cloud Financial Services at Beaver Creek to discuss the company’s 26 projects across Japan, its partnership with Barrick, and why he believes Japan Gold is at an inflection point. He highlighted key catalysts for the remainder of 2025 and into 2026, the significance of the $5M royalty deal with Osisko Royalties, and the strength of a shareholder base dominated by 12 large institutions. John also shared how the company has been de-risked and why discovery potential remains strong.
September 17, 2025
Why Japan Could Shock the Gold Market?! | John Proust - Japan Gold
In this conversation with John Proust, Chairman & CEO of Japan Gold Corp. (TSXV:JG), we talk gold’s record-setting run, investor enthusiasm returning to the sector, and why Japan’s geology and stability are attracting majors like Barrick and Newmont. John also shares insights on Hishikari, one of the highest-grade gold mines in the world, and what new exploration could mean for the country.
August 07, 2025
The Japanese GOLD MINING Advantage you need to know! | John Proust - Japan Gold
In this conversation with John Proust, CEO of Japan Gold [TSXV: JG], we dissect gold’s sentiment-driven surge and Japan’s unique smelter advantage enabling $500/oz production costs. Proust reveals 2024 drill results including a 24g/t hit in Hokkaido, assays pending from targets north of the 14Moz Hishikari mine, and the imminent Mizobe drill program.
June 04, 2025
Japan Gold Corp. | Webinar Replay
Japan is a first-world country with a rich history of gold mining and boasts one of the most stable and corruption-free jurisdictions in the world. Japan Gold is the first foreign exploration company to focus entirely on gold opportunities in Japan. This largely prospective country is under explored with modern exploration methods. Its first mover advantage allowed Japan Gold to secure a comprehensive land package in the most prospective, present and former, gold producing districts in the country.
May 23, 2025
The company is advancing three priority projects through the Barrick Alliance, backed by US$15.2M in funding to date. John also discusses Japan’s gold mining history and how Japan Gold entered the country to help revive the industry, which had shut down during World War II. As one of the earliest entrants, the company gained access to historic mines before other players arrived.