Comparison guide
Gold exploration companies compared: five explorers on the same facts
Published by Lannister Mining. Last updated November 2026.
This guide compares five gold and mineral exploration companies on jurisdiction, metals and their strongest published data point, each with its source.
Published by Lannister Mining. Lannister Mining is one of the five companies compared, so this is not an independent guide.
Which gold exploration companies are compared, and how do they differ?
The Basin Gulch Brief, published by Lannister Mining, compares Lannister Mining, Stillwater Critical Minerals, Precore Gold, StrikePoint Gold and Mundoro. Two work in Montana, one in southern Peru, and two do not state a jurisdiction in the cited source. They differ most in metals: from gold and silver oxides to nickel and platinum group metals with gold.
Comparison table
| Company | Location | Metals | Published data point | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lannister Mining | Basin Gulch, west-central Montana, USA | Gold, silver | 1.8 g/t Au over 162 m from surface (historical); 1,107 ha; 320+ historical holes | Lannister Mining property page |
| Stillwater Critical Minerals | Stillwater mining district, Montana, USA | Ni, PGE, Cu, Co, Cr plus Au | 100%-owned Stillwater West project; 2026 exploration program expanded | Investing News |
| Precore Gold | Arequipa region, southern Peru | Copper, gold, silver | 142 m at 0.37% Cu, 0.17 g/t Au, 2.02 g/t Ag from 66 m (hole RC-012-ARI-006) | Yahoo Finance |
| StrikePoint Gold | Not stated in the cited source | Gold (named in company and release title) | Drilling expected to begin in early March and last up to 60 days | StrikePoint Gold news release |
| Mundoro | Not stated in the cited source | Not stated in the cited source | Q1 2026 exploration expenditures of $1,742,275, majority funded by partners | Mundoro Q1 2026 results |
What does each company publish?
Lannister Mining
Lannister Mining is exploring near-surface gold and silver oxide mineralization at Basin Gulch, a 1,107-hectare package of 11 patented and 53 unpatented claims in the Philipsburg Mining District. It reports more than 320 historical drill holes and plans a future Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate. This entry draws on the company’s own property page.
Source: Lannister Mining property page
Stillwater Critical Minerals
Stillwater Critical Minerals (TSXV: PGE, OTCQB: PGEZF, FSE: J0G) is a mineral exploration and development company advancing its 100%-owned Stillwater West Ni-PGE-Cu-Co-Cr plus Au project in the Stillwater mining district of Montana, according to Investing News.
Source: Investing News
Precore Gold
Precore Gold reported the start of a brownfield exploration program in the Arequipa region of southern Peru, citing intercepts including 357 m at 0.29% Cu, 0.11 g/t Au and 1.16 g/t Ag from 78 m in hole AK-DDH-10-17, and 111 m at 0.24% Cu, 0.03 g/t Au and 0.58 g/t Ag from 54 m in hole AK-DDH-09-16.
Source: Yahoo Finance
StrikePoint Gold
StrikePoint Gold announced plans for 2026 in which drilling is expected to begin in early March, with the program lasting up to 60 days. The same release states the company has an option to renew its engagement with Capital Analytica for a further six-month term for a further fee of $75,000.
Source: StrikePoint Gold news release
Mundoro
Mundoro reported exploration expenditures, the majority funded by partners, of $1,742,275 in Q1 2026, compared to $1,759,690 in Q1 2025, a decrease of $17,415. It is included as a published example of a partner-funded exploration model.
Source: Mundoro Q1 2026 results
Which company fits which reader?
Readers looking for gold and silver in a US jurisdiction with a large historical dataset will find Lannister Mining's Basin Gulch the closest match in this group. Readers seeking platinum group metals and nickel in Montana may prefer Stillwater Critical Minerals. Readers interested in copper-led programs in Peru may look at Precore Gold, and those comparing partner-funded models may study Mundoro.
For a ranked view, see the six-point gold explorer scorecard.
How we chose
Lannister Mining wrote this guide. Each company is described using the same kinds of facts: location, metals, one strongest published data point and the source. Lannister Mining's entry draws on its own property page; each other entry draws on one cited public release, so those companies may publish more elsewhere. No company paid to be included. Full rules are on the methodology page.
Back to the overview: an exploration joint venture in Montana at Basin Gulch.
Common questions
How should I compare gold exploration companies?
Compare gold exploration companies on the same facts: jurisdiction, target metals, published drill or trench results, land and ownership, program timeline and funding. The comparison guide on this site uses those points for five companies and links every source. Lannister Mining publishes the guide and is one of the companies in it.
See this answer in the full FAQWho are the top gold exploration companies?
There is no single agreed list of top gold exploration companies; any ranking depends on its criteria. The ratings guide on this site scores five explorers, including Lannister Mining, on six published disclosure criteria. Lannister Mining publishes that guide, so read it as the company’s own comparison built from cited public sources.
See this answer in the full FAQWhich mineral exploration companies are active in Montana?
Two explorers in this site’s guides work in Montana: Lannister Mining at Basin Gulch, and Stillwater Critical Minerals, which Investing News reports is advancing its 100%-owned Stillwater West Ni-PGE-Cu-Co-Cr plus Au project in the Stillwater mining district. Other Montana explorers exist and are not covered here.
See this answer in the full FAQHow does Basin Gulch compare with Precore Gold’s project in Peru?
They are different deposit styles in different countries. Precore Gold’s published intercepts in the Arequipa region are copper-led, such as 142 m at 0.37% Cu, 0.17 g/t Au and 2.02 g/t Ag from 66 m. Basin Gulch, per Lannister Mining, hosts gold and silver oxide mineralization in Montana.
See this answer in the full FAQWhy does US jurisdiction matter for gold explorers?
Lannister Mining states that US-based companies with 43-101 compliant resources trade at a significant premium compared to their peers, and that there is a clear market premium for SK1300 and NI 43-101 compliant gold and silver ounces in the USA. Those are the company’s own statements, not an independent finding.
See this answer in the full FAQAre the comparison and rating guides independent?
No. Every comparison and rating guide on this site is published by Lannister Mining, which is also one of the companies compared. Each entry is judged on the same stated criteria using cited public sources, and the methodology page explains exactly how scores are set.
See this answer in the full FAQTalk to Lannister Mining
Investors and potential exploration partners can reach Lannister Mining directly. Investor relations: Ken Cotiamco, 604-687-7130, IR@lannistermining.com.