Latest Mineral Resource Estimate News

Strickland Metals has boosted its Rogozna Project mineral resources to 9.25 million ounces gold equivalent, driven by a 50% increase at the Gradina deposit and a maiden indicated resource at Shanac. Metallurgical tests confirm strong gold recoveries, while drilling delays at Shanac temper near-term exploration progress.

Kingston Resources faces a major operational setback with the Pearse South open pit failure, prompting a strategic pivot to underground resource expansion and a $12.9 million capital raise to fund a 25,000m drilling campaign.

Latitude 66 secures key exploration permits for its high-grade KSB gold-cobalt project in Finland and reports strong assay results from Laverton drilling in Western Australia, setting the stage for resource growth and development studies.

Nexus Minerals has completed nearly 22,000m of RC drilling at Wallbrook, delivering strong gold intercepts and setting up an updated resource estimate by September. The company also moved to acquire Northern Star's remaining 10% stake in the Pinnacles JV, consolidating full ownership.

Broken Hill Mines (ASX: BHM) reported a 21.8% jump in silver output and a new high-grade bulk tonnage discovery at its Rasp Mine, underpinning strong operational momentum and a solid financial footing.

Black Bear Minerals reported exceptional silver drill results extending beyond its current Shafter resource and boosted its Independence gold resource to over 2.2 million ounces AuEq, while progressing operational restart studies backed by potential financing.

Ariana Resources has sold its remaining 9.9% stake in the Kiziltepe mine for US$3.7 million, boosting cash reserves to A$39 million and sharpening focus on its flagship 1.6Moz Dokwe Gold Project in Zimbabwe.

Chilwa Minerals has more than doubled its Mpyupyu heavy mineral sands resource to 109.6 million tonnes, defined a maiden niobium-rare earths exploration target at Nakombe, and progressed its planned Nasdaq dual listing with the SEC.

Eagle Mountain Mining finalises a joint venture with Nittetsu Mining for the Oracle Ridge copper project, extinguishing a US$7.25 million debt and setting in motion a US$16.5 million exploration program. The company holds $2.9 million cash and is reassessing its Silver Mountain project alongside new acquisition pursuits.

Cannindah Resources has delivered compelling drilling results that expand and upgrade its Mt Cannindah copper-gold resource, alongside initiating metallurgical test work to support a resource update scheduled for Q3 2026.

Ora Banda Mining has significantly extended the Sapphire lode over 2.6km and confirmed high-grade intercepts on the Gem lode stretching over 4.7km at its Little Gem Prospect, with a maiden resource estimate due late 2026.

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.