Feb 9, 2026
Japan Gold Is Chasing Japan's Deep Seated Gold Structures
CEO.CA caught up with John Proust, Chairman & CEO of Japan Gold Corp. (TSXV: JG | OTCQB: JGLDF) during the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference 2026.
Jan 28, 2026
The Deep Dive interview with John Proust, Chairman and CEO of Japan Gold
Jan 28, 2026
Digging deep for Japan's goldーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS
Japan's robust gold mining lasted until the 20th century. Now, soaring gold prices are driving an exploration revival in Japan, led by foreign companies.
Jan 23, 2026
The 'Land of Gold' Returns: Eyes Turn to Japan Amid Record Prices
Gold prices continue to soar worldwide. Amid this unprecedented boom, international operators are conducting exploratory mining around closed gold mines in Japan. Meanwhile, competition is intensifying to extract gold from used electronic devices. While efforts to acquire gold are accelerating in some countries around the world, problems such as the spread of illegal mining are also arising in Africa. What will this new gold rush bring to the world, and to us?
Dec 16, 2025
IMS 2025 JV video: Japan Gold seeks partner after Barrick exit
Cailey Barker, Advisor, discussed Japan Gold during the Fireside Chat at The Northern Miner International Metals Symposium 2025.
Nov 29, 2025
Red Cloud Financial Services Webinar Series Presents
Japan Gold Corp. Japan Gold continues to advance exploration across highly prospective ground in Japan, identifying district-scale regions with multiple high-grade epithermal gold targets. The conclusion of the Barrick Alliance creates new opportunities for strategic partnerships, supported by an extensive portfolio of exploration properties and the benefit of over $23 million in Barrick-funded work completed to global standards.
Nov 29, 2025
Japan has been closed to modern gold exploration since World War II. One accidental drill hole in 1981 revealed Hishikari, the highest-grade tier one gold mine on the planet. Then Japan rewrote its mining act in 2012. That opened the door for foreign exploration for the first time in nearly 70 years. In this breakdown we look at Japan’s forgotten gold belt, the reopening of historic districts, Japan Gold’s decade of work since 2012, and why the majors have quietly moved in. From Hishikari’s 30 to 40 g/t grades to the 3,000 sq km land package, this is one of the most overlooked jurisdictions in the world.
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.


