Latest Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) News

Native Mineral Resources is on track to surpass 1,000 ounces of gold production in a single month for the first time at its Blackjack operation, backed by a strong August smelting run and advancing multi-pit development.

Small explorers led the ASX week, with Lachlan Star, EcoGraf and Basin Energy recording the biggest gains on new drilling, offtake and exploration news.
Takeovers, capital raisings and strong company results also drew attention, although several large stocks fell despite reporting better earnings.

Small-cap materials shares produced some of the market’s biggest moves, led by a dramatic rise in Accent Resources and strong gains in gold and critical metals explorers.
Investors also weighed new project funding, drilling results, acquisitions and several steep falls after opening price gaps.

Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) delivered a record 861.3oz doré smelt on 11 August 2026, marking a 46% rise from early August and pushing total production past 1,450oz in two weeks. Mining milestones at Blackjack South Pit and advancing development at multiple sites underpin the company’s growing momentum.

Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) achieved a record reconciled mill head grade of 1.09g/t Au at its Blackjack Gold Operations in July 2026 despite 250 hours of downtime. Strong gold pours and a robust ROM inventory set the stage for improved August production.

Mining news drove the week, with drilling hits, funding wins and takeover bids pushing several small and mid-cap names sharply higher or lower. The biggest swings came from tin, platinum group metals and copper, while gold M&A in WA stayed at the centre of trading.

Big movers came from drill hits, takeover bids and fresh funding, but several stocks still fell even after good news. That mix says investors are rewarding clear near-term value, while punishing names where timing, cost or delivery still feel uncertain.

Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) posted its strongest monthly gold production since recommissioning Blackjack, with 763.8 ounces of fine gold in June 2026 and a shift to weekly smelting to support growing volumes.

Speculation ran hottest in junior resources, where drilling hits, study results and funding deals drove some extreme weekly moves. Rare earths, gold and dealmaking set the pace, while several capital raisings and acquisitions produced mixed reactions.

Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) has raised A$3.5 million through a convertible note with Lind Global Fund III LP, providing immediate working capital and flexibility for its growth plans.

Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) has cleared a key regulatory hurdle by submitting a Progressive Rehabilitation and Closure Plan for its Far Fanning Gold Project, while maintaining steady gold production at its Blackjack Gold Mine.

Native Mineral Resources is on track to deliver its highest monthly gold output since recommissioning, targeting over 800 ounces in June 2026 at the Blackjack Gold Project.