Latest Mineral Resource And Ore Reserve News

Kantra Copper (ASX:KAN) showcased a robust growth strategy at the Copper to the World Conference, spotlighting its Kanmantoo mine extension, Emily Star development, and advancing exploration projects. The company maintains strong production guidance and financial health amid a tightening copper market.

Lindian Resources has secured exclusive rights to over 13,000 tonnes of heavy rare earth feedstock in Kazakhstan, aiming to boost output at its wholly owned SARECO processing facility with dysprosium, terbium, and yttrium-rich material.

Maritana Minerals has announced a maiden underground Ore Reserve of 31,600 ounces at Rose Hill, lifting group reserves to 236,000 ounces and setting the stage for gold production in H2 2027.

Saturn Metals has significantly oversubscribed its Share Purchase Plan, raising $21.28 million against a $5 million target. Combined with a recent $100 million placement, the company now has $121.28 million to accelerate development of its Apollo Hill Gold Project in Western Australia.

Azzuro Resources has defined maiden JORC (2012) Exploration Targets for its Oval Cu-Ni-PGE and Red Hill Cu-Au-VMS projects in Mongolia, revealing district-scale potential and planning a 14-hole drilling campaign to test priority bodies.

Maritana Minerals (ASX:MRT) has reported a 6.3% rise in gold Mineral Resources to 1.86 million ounces and a striking 148% increase in Ore Reserves to 204,100 ounces for FY2026, driven by maiden Ore Reserves at Crake and Kalpini and updates at Boorara.

Westgold Resources reports a 41% jump in gold Ore Reserves to 4.1 million ounces with a 15% grade uplift, achieved at a notably low reserve addition cost of $27 per ounce. The company plans to invest up to $75 million in exploration drilling in FY27 to sustain this growth trajectory.

Canadian Phosphate Limited has completed its acquisition of the Diamond Mountain Phosphate Project in Utah, adding a significant 49.9 million tonne phosphate resource to its portfolio. The company plans extensive exploration to validate and upgrade the resource to JORC standards, positioning itself for growth in North American fertiliser and battery markets.

Aeris Resources has lifted its Group Mineral Resources by 24% and Ore Reserves by 50% to 61Mt and 21Mt respectively, driven by the Peel Mining acquisition and exploration success across its portfolio.

Hot Chili Limited is accelerating development at its La Verde copper-gold deposit in Chile, reporting strong drilling results and securing an additional US$15 million via an amended royalty agreement with OR Royalties. The company is progressing environmental assessments and pre-feasibility studies for the broader Costa Fuego project while maintaining a robust cash position.

Anax Metals has kicked off Front-End Engineering Design for its Whim Creek Copper Project, setting the stage for a Final Investment Decision by the end of 2026. The project, boasting a robust DFS with a pre-tax NPV7 of A$501 million and a 98% IRR, moves closer to construction amid ongoing financing talks.

Boab Metals reports promising early results from its 2026 drilling program at Sorby Hills, with visual mineralisation suggesting Reserve growth and mine life extension beyond current plans.