Latest Ore Reserves News

Polymetals Resources has boosted the Endeavor Mine’s Mineral Resource to 20.7 million tonnes, adding 1.3 Mt of high-grade sulphide mineralisation in the Upper Main Lode despite ongoing depletion and a more conservative density model.

Elevra Lithium's Pre-Feasibility Study for the North American Lithium (NAL) brownfield expansion in Québec outlines a staged growth plan nearly doubling spodumene concentrate production to 373 ktpa by 2029, reducing unit costs and delivering a post-tax NPV of C$3.2 billion.

Lunnon Metals has wrapped up mining at Lady Herial ahead of schedule, producing gold volumes and financial outcomes closely matching its January 2026 Feasibility Study, generating approximately $39 million pre-tax free cash flow.

Magnetite Mines has unveiled a revamped scoping study for its Razorback Iron Ore Project, introducing key design changes to reduce capital costs and boost project viability. The company is also actively pursuing funding options including royalty arrangements and strategic partnerships.

Aurum Resources has unveiled new high-grade gold intercepts from 22 diamond drill holes at its Boundiali BST1 deposit in Côte d'Ivoire, confirming ongoing resource growth potential and advancing development plans toward production by 2028.

Brightstar Resources has secured over A$380 million in funding to fully finance its Goldfields Project, commencing construction of a 1.5Mtpa Laverton processing plant with first gold targeted mid-2027, while expanding its Sandstone resource base to 2.9Moz.

Carnaby Resources has made significant strides at its Greater Duchess Copper Gold Project, delivering a robust Pre-Feasibility Study and consolidating ownership, before agreeing to a $213 million acquisition by Evolution Mining offering shareholders a 60% premium.

True North Copper is expanding its Mt Oxide copper district with the Aquila-Chidna discovery now stretching over 2.3km, while progressing a prefeasibility study at Cloncurry due late 2026.

PTR Minerals’ preliminary mine optimisation study for the Rosewood Titanium Project highlights the potential to tap exceptionally high-grade zones early in production, boosting cashflow and reducing upfront costs. Metallurgical tests suggest simpler, lower-cost processing options could yield high-quality titanium products.

Great Divide Mining has consolidated and restated a high-grade gold resource at its Adelong Project, confirming 169,700 ounces of contained gold with over half classified as Measured or Indicated.

Fenix Resources has announced a maiden Ore Reserve of 26.9 million tonnes at 60.0% iron for its Beebyn Hub, combining the updated Beebyn-W11 and new Beebyn-W10 Stage 1 mines. This reserve underpins the company’s plan to ramp production to 6 million tonnes per annum by FY28 and secures over five years of mine life at current rates.

Vault Minerals has reported a 9% increase in its 2026 Ore Reserves to 3.9 million ounces of gold, driven by notable gains at its Leonora and Deflector operations, underpinning a robust production outlook through FY29.