Latest Mineral Resource Estimate News

Iluka Resources has released its inaugural Mineral Resource estimate for the Goschen South deposit in Victoria, revealing a substantial 630 million tonnes grading 3.7% heavy minerals. This discovery positions Iluka to significantly enhance feedstock supply for its pioneering rare earth refinery at Eneabba.

Ardea Resources Limited has made significant progress on its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project (KNP) Goongarrie Hub, supported by a fully funded $98.5 million Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) led by a Japanese consortium. The project is positioned as a long-life, low-cost nickel-cobalt operation critical to the global battery supply chain.

Critica Minerals Limited has announced a significant milestone with its Jupiter Project, revealing Australia’s largest and highest-grade clay hosted rare earth resource alongside successful metallurgical test results that promise substantial mass reduction and grade upgrade.

Cobalt Blue Holdings Limited is set to rebrand as Core Blue Minerals Limited, reflecting its strategic shift to diversify beyond cobalt into copper and other base metals through a new Earn-in agreement for the Halls Creek Project.

Westgold Resources reports robust high-grade gold intercepts from its Fletcher Zone drilling at Beta Hunt, with a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate expected by late Q4 FY25. The company also plans to initiate drilling at the promising Mason Zone, potentially extending the mineralised strike to around 4km.

Riversgold Ltd has exercised its option to acquire an 80% interest in the Kalgoorlie Gold Project after surpassing the minimum expenditure threshold, setting the stage for expanded drilling and potential mining lease conversion.

Galileo Mining has released new assay results from its 2024 aircore drilling at the Mission Sill prospect near Norseman, confirming significant palladium and platinum mineralization and setting the stage for an imminent follow-up drilling campaign.

Maximus Resources Limited has issued a Target's Statement recommending shareholders accept Astral Resources NL's off-market takeover bid, which offers a significant premium and improved liquidity. The offer, valuing Maximus shares at approximately $0.073 each, aims to consolidate gold assets in Western Australia under Astral's larger portfolio.

Everest Metals Corporation has successfully extracted gold from its Revere Gold Project, marking a pivotal step in converting exploration targets into a JORC-compliant resource. The bulk sampling program continues to refine understanding of this high-grade, nuggety gold system.

ACDC Metals has completed a comprehensive metallurgical testwork program at its Goschen Central Project, confirming the viability of its processing flowsheet and advancing the project towards feasibility and potential offtake agreements.

Variscan Mines reports strong progress in its maiden underground drilling at the Udias Mine, with assay results expected soon, while advancing critical studies for a mine restart at its Novales-Udias Project.

Havilah Resources has completed a 7,511-metre drilling program at its Mutooroo copper-cobalt-gold project, revealing promising extensions beyond the current resource envelope. Collaborative efforts with JX Advanced Metals Corporation advance metallurgical and mining studies, underpinning a potential resource upgrade.