Latest Mineral Resource Estimation News

Venari Minerals reports significant metallurgical improvements at its Red Mountain Lithium Project in Nevada, achieving a 46.2% lithium grade upgrade and enhanced recovery through innovative pre-soaking techniques. The company also engages expert consultants to refine processing ahead of a maiden resource estimate.

Fulcrum Lithium has expanded its Alkali Flats lithium project and advanced metallurgical testing, while securing permits for a major Phase 3 drilling campaign, all against a backdrop of soaring lithium carbonate prices.

Austral Resources Australia Ltd has emerged strongly from a 26-month ASX suspension, delivering robust copper production and sales that beat expectations in the December 2025 quarter. The company’s strategic acquisitions and exploration efforts position it for growth in 2026.

Kairos Minerals has acquired the Pincunah Project adjoining its Mt York Gold Project in WA’s Pilbara, unlocking new high-grade gold targets and planning a focused drilling campaign in 2026.

Victory Metals has successfully cleared a previously misregistered heritage site adjacent to its North Stanmore Heavy Rare Earth Project, opening up around 1,000 acres for exploration and potential resource expansion.

Broken Hill Mines Limited reports thick, near-surface silver-lead-zinc intercepts including an exceptional 9.2m at 545g/t silver equivalent at its Pinnacles Mine, advancing plans for near-term open pit mining and ore processing at the nearby Rasp Mine.

Turaco Gold has announced significant extensional drilling results at its Adiopan prospect, adding approximately 1.5 kilometres of high-grade gold mineralisation. This breakthrough is set to materially increase the Afema Project's Mineral Resource Estimate, with an update expected in the first quarter of 2026.

Iltani Resources has announced a maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate for its Orient East Silver-Indium deposit, alongside a significant $8 million investment from Queensland Investment Corporation’s Critical Minerals Fund to accelerate project development.

Tesoro Gold has reported strong progress at its El Zorro Gold Project with significant drilling results and a $34 million capital raise to advance development and exploration.

Verity Resources has reported strong assay results from Phase 2 drilling at its Monument Gold Project, confirming gold mineralisation continuity and extensions beyond the current Waihi deposit resource outline.

Orezone Gold Corporation has announced its acquisition of the Casa Berardi gold mine in Quebec, Canada, marking a strategic expansion into a Tier 1 mining jurisdiction and significantly boosting its production profile.

Axel REE Limited’s latest metallurgical tests have doubled gallium extraction rates at its Caladão Project and revealed the first evidence of scandium co-recovery, signalling a promising new revenue stream.