Mercator Gold plc was formed to explore for economic gold resources in the Meekatharra Properties of Western Australia.

Initially this exploration was conducted through the Annean Joint Venture with Saint Barbara Limited.

In October 2005 the Company announced it was going to acquire all of Saint Barbara's Meekatharra assets, including their interest in the Annean Joint Venture.

This transaction settled on 31 January 2006 and the Company now holds 1,932km² of near contiguous ground in the Meekatharra Goldfield.

Mercator listed on AIM in London on 20 January 2006 at an issue price of 60p per share.