Top 3 ASX Gold Companies to Watch Out in 2026

The following three ASX gold companies stand out in 2026 due to strong operational performance and future expansion.

Regis Resources Limited (ASX: RRL)

Regis Resources Limited (ASX: RRL) is an unhedged gold producer with a market capitalization of $4.65B and a fully franked dividend yield of 3.26%.

RRL announced its quarterly results ended on June 2026, highlighting that the company’s quarterly gold production reached 102.4 koz, amounting to $639M at an ARP of $6,241/oz.

RRL has generated an operating cash flow of $376M, out of which $194M comes from Duketon and $182M from Tropicana. RRL cash and bullion reached $1.18B in June 2026, an increase of $667M over FY26. The company has outperformed its guidance for FY26, with most of the line items exceeding or reaching the upper bound of guidance.

RRL also stated the guidance for FY27 with a group production guidance of 300-400 koz and an all-in sustaining cost (AISC) of $2,990-$3,390/oz The company also guided that the growth capital will reach $250-$270M with exploration of $80-$90M and McPhillamys to be $30-$35M.

Northern Star Resources Limited (ASX: NST)

Northern Star Resources Limited (ASX: NST) is Australia’s largest gold producer with a market capitalization of $29.35B and a fully franked dividend of 2.67%.

NST has done a preliminary total gold sold of 433koz for the quarter ending on June 2026. The company's total sold 1,543 koz of gold for FY26, with 844 koz from Kalgoorlie, 434 koz from Yandal, and 265 koz from Pogo, all exceeding the company’s guidance for FY26.

The NST quarterly report for March 2026 stated an improved operational performance delivering higher-margin ounces and stronger cash flow. NST sold 381 Koz during the quarter at an AISC of $2,709/oz. NST reported an underlying cash flow of $301M and net mine cash of $426M.

NST KCGM mill expansion is progressing on track following a three-year construction period in two stages. The first stage includes increasing total throughput to 27 Mtpa capacity and is expected to be commissioned in early FY27. Stage II includes the consolidation of the Gidji facility at the new Fimiston mill.

Newmont Corporation (ASX: NEM)

Newmont Corporation (ASX: NEM), a gold company with a market capitalization of $145.63B, announced on 27 July 2026, its quarterly results for the quarter ended  June 2026, stating the quarterly production of gold reached 1.3 Moz in the line of FY26 guidance of 5.3 Moz, with 7 Moz of silver and 17 koz of copper.

The company has generated $2.9B of cash from operating activities, with net income reaching $2.2B and record free cash flow of $2.2B. NEM ended the June quarter with $9B of cash, $13B in total liquidity, and a net cash position of $3.4B.

NEM also delivered $1.9B of shareholder returns through share repurchases and dividend payments since the last earnings call. The company has also declared a dividend of $0.26 per share.

This result highlights strong performance despite having temporary disruptions at the Cadia mine. The management expects stronger production in the second half of the year supported by operations at Boddington, Tanami, and Lahir.

(Source: Company Announcements)