Latest Ore Reserves News

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.

Fortescue Ltd delivered a record 201.3 million tonnes of iron ore in FY26, alongside a 3% rise in underlying net profit after tax to US$3.47 billion, despite a significant $750 million impairment charge on its Iron Bridge asset. The miner declared a fully franked final dividend of A$0.46 per share and continues to advance its ambitious decarbonisation and growth agenda.

Tesoro Gold has completed its 80-hole infill drilling at the Ternera Gold Deposit, delivering multiple wide, high-grade gold intercepts that underpin an imminent resource upgrade and maiden Ore Reserve.

Westgold Resources reports a 41% jump in gold Ore Reserves to 4.1 million ounces with a 15% grade uplift, achieved at a notably low reserve addition cost of $27 per ounce. The company plans to invest up to $75 million in exploration drilling in FY27 to sustain this growth trajectory.

Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) posted a 24% rise in net profit to A$1.66 billion for FY26, declaring a fully franked 30 cent final dividend and advancing its KCGM mill expansion into commissioning.

Investigator Silver has hit a key development milestone, lodging a Mining Lease Application for its Paris Silver Project in South Australia. This step follows extensive technical work and stakeholder engagement, setting the stage for approvals and project development in 2027.

Evolution Mining delivered record FY26 profit and cash flow, declaring a 21-cent final dividend and setting a higher 60% payout policy while advancing key growth projects and acquisitions.