Latest Mineral Resource Estimate News

Alvo Minerals advances exploration at its Palma Copper-Zinc Project in Brazil, identifying several new high-priority prospects ready for drilling. The project already hosts a substantial 7.6Mt JORC resource, with ongoing work aiming to expand this base.

Hillgrove Resources has reported significant high-grade copper-gold mineralisation extensions at its Kavanagh underground zone within the Kanmantoo Copper Mine, signalling promising resource growth ahead of the 2026 update.

Ballard Mining’s September quarter report highlights promising drilling results at its Mt Ida Gold Project and secures final approvals for a 2.0 Mtpa processing plant, underpinning its development ambitions.

Rumble Resources has commenced diamond drilling at its Western Queen Gold Project, progressing an underground mining scoping study that shows better economics than open pit options. A new processing partnership with Gylden Resources could streamline ore treatment.

Patronus Resources reports significant gold intercepts at its Cardinia Gold Project and confirms high-grade uranium at Thunderball, while advancing exploration in the Northern Territory with large-scale gold anomalies identified.

Black Canyon Limited has upgraded the JORC classification of its KR2 manganese deposit to 90% Indicated, enhancing resource confidence and supporting improved mine planning for its Balfour Manganese Field project.

Besra Gold has disclosed a significant reduction in its Mineral Resource Estimate to 2.28 million ounces, addressing ASX concerns over recent unusual trading activity. Despite the downgrade, the company’s share price has risen sharply, leaving investors questioning the market dynamics.

Besra Gold Inc has updated its Bau Gold Project mineral resource to 2.28 million ounces, reflecting refined assumptions and a more robust project foundation despite a reduction in total ounces. This revision sets the stage for a detailed technical review and lease renewal negotiations.

Western Yilgarn has launched ground exploration at its Ida Holmes Junction and New Norcia projects, aiming to expand high-grade gallium mineralisation critical for semiconductor and green energy technologies.

Challenger Gold has secured critical drilling and explosives contracts and completed refurbishment of the Casposo Toll Milling plant, marking a pivotal step toward early gold production at its Hualilán project in Argentina.

Cauldron Energy’s recent passive seismic survey at the Yanrey Uranium Project has delineated extensive palaeochannel systems and sharpened high-priority drill targets, setting the stage for a focused exploration campaign.

Charger Metals has initiated a 3,000m drilling program at its Lake Johnston Lithium and Gold Project, fully funded by Rio Tinto Exploration, targeting multiple high-priority lithium and gold prospects. This follows a recent maiden resource estimate and aims to unlock further potential in a prolific Western Australian region.