Latest Ore Reserve News

Azzuro Resources has defined maiden JORC (2012) Exploration Targets for its Oval Cu-Ni-PGE and Red Hill Cu-Au-VMS projects in Mongolia, revealing district-scale potential and planning a 14-hole drilling campaign to test priority bodies.

Iron Bear Resources has received the last USD 1.3 million tranche from Vale, completing a USD 18 million Phase 1 funding package under their joint development agreement for the Iron Bear project in Canada.

Manuka Resources has recommenced gold processing at its Wonawinta facility using stockpiled Mt Boppy ore following a five-month upgrade program. Silver production is set to begin in the final quarter of 2026 after further plant enhancements.

Astral Resources’ 92-hole in-fill drilling at Think Big confirms shallow, high-grade supergene gold mineralisation, advancing a fully funded joint venture with Mineral Mining Services toward mining in early 2027.

Ramelius Resources delivered 192,182 ounces of gold in FY26, meeting guidance for the sixth year, while integrating the Spartan acquisition and advancing key projects including the Rebecca-Roe DFS and Mt Magnet plant upgrade.

Regis Resources (ASX:RRL) delivered a landmark FY26 with a 181% surge in net profit to $715 million, underpinned by strong gold production and record prices. The company declared a fully franked 35 cents per share dividend, including a special 5 cents payout from the terminated Vault Minerals merger break fee.

McLaren Minerals reported robust assay results from 179 drill holes at its McLaren Titanium Project, revealing a consistent heavy mineral grade averaging 4.96% over 15.8 metres from surface, underpinning resource upgrade and feasibility plans.

Viridis Mining and Minerals completes a Definitive Feasibility Study for its Colossus Rare Earth Project, confirming strong economics and project readiness, while securing $120 million in equity funding to advance into execution.

Western Gold Resources has lifted the Gold Duke Project’s Mineral Resource to 277,000 ounces of gold, marking a 29% increase in contained gold and a significant jump in resource confidence following extensive drilling.

Barton Gold has kicked off sterilisation drilling at its Tunkillia project while advancing a Pre-feasibility Study targeting early 2027. Recent extensive drilling aims to upgrade resources and underpin a mining lease application.

Global Lithium Resources has secured critical environmental and water permits for its Manna Lithium Project, clearing the way for early works and construction. These approvals align with the company’s aggressive schedule targeting first ore shipment in mid-2027.

Maritana Minerals (ASX:MRT) has reported a 6.3% rise in gold Mineral Resources to 1.86 million ounces and a striking 148% increase in Ore Reserves to 204,100 ounces for FY2026, driven by maiden Ore Reserves at Crake and Kalpini and updates at Boorara.