Latest Mineral Resource Estimation News

Nimy Resources has defined a significant gallium Exploration Target at its Block 3 Prospect in Western Australia, estimating up to 14.3 million tonnes of mineralised material with promising grades. This milestone positions the company at the forefront of gallium exploration amid rising global demand.

Fortescue Ltd has initiated an off-market takeover bid to acquire Red Hawk Mining, offering up to A$1.20 per share, representing a substantial premium. The move aims to consolidate Fortescue’s iron ore assets in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.

Sky Metals has intersected significant visual tin mineralisation in the first diamond drill-hole at its Tallebung Tin Project, confirming the deposit remains open in all directions and setting the stage for a major resource expansion.

Southern Hemisphere Mining reports robust 2024 drilling results at its Llahuin Copper-Gold-Moly Project in Chile, extending the Cerro-Ferro system strike by 300m and revealing high-grade copper-gold intercepts. The company is advancing towards a Mineral Resource Estimate upgrade in the first half of 2025, with deeper diamond drilling planned.

De Grey Mining reports outstanding infill drilling results at the Eagle deposit within the Hemi Gold Project, highlighting significant mineralisation extensions and reinforcing the case for future underground mining development.

Astral Resources has reported its most significant diamond drilling results to date at the Theia Deposit within the Mandilla Gold Project, with drill-hole MDRCD918 delivering an exceptional 1,079 gram-metres of gold mineralisation. This breakthrough is expected to underpin an upgrade of the resource classification ahead of a Mineral Resource Estimate update scheduled for March 2025.

AIC Mines delivered a robust December quarter with record copper production at Eloise and promising exploration results at Jericho, underpinning its growth strategy.

Ausgold Limited reports significant progress in its Katanning Gold Project feasibility study, highlighted by strong drilling results and strategic executive appointments, positioning the company for a pivotal 2025.

Australian Mines Limited is gearing up to expand its high-grade scandium resource at the Flemington Project with a new drilling program targeting both infill and lateral extensions.

Argosy Minerals has reported significant progress on its flagship Rincon Lithium Project, including an upgraded mineral resource estimate and advancing engineering and feasibility studies toward a 12,000tpa lithium carbonate operation.

Perpetual Resources reports significant assay results confirming ultra-high grade spodumene at its Isabella Lithium Project and initiates metallurgical testing at the Raptor Rare Earth Project, backed by a strategic MOU with Minas Gerais government and a $1 million capital raise.

Patagonia Lithium has withdrawn its previously announced 15-year, 10,000 tonnes per annum production target, clarifying it was aspirational and not compliant with ASX Listing Rules. This retraction raises questions about the project's near-term viability and investor confidence.