Latest Ore Reserves News

Ausgold Limited’s Definitive Feasibility Study for the Katanning Gold Project confirms a robust 10-year open pit mine with strong production and financial metrics, setting the stage for rapid project advancement.

The Western Australian Minister for Environment has confirmed the adequacy of the Environmental Protection Authority’s assessment for VRX Silica’s Arrowsmith North project, allowing development to proceed with amended conditions addressing environmental concerns.

Horizon Minerals has initiated a major two-phase drilling program at its Burbanks gold project to upgrade resource confidence and explore extensions, underpinning plans for a refurbished processing plant and first gold production by 2026.

Brightstar Resources has announced maiden Ore Reserves for its Second Fortune and Fish underground mines, underpinning FY26 production under a key Ore Purchase Agreement with Genesis Minerals. The company also signals significant exploration upside and an imminent Definitive Feasibility Study that could expand its footprint in the WA Goldfields.

New Murchison Gold Limited has secured all key approvals and mobilised equipment for mining at its Crown Prince Gold Project, with first ore delivery expected by September 2025. The company also announced a $15 million capital raise to support its transition from explorer to producer.

Ardea Resources has completed its infill drilling at the Highway nickel-cobalt deposit, delivering thick, high-grade intercepts that bolster the Kalgoorlie Nickel Project’s development prospects. These results underpin an updated resource estimate and support a front-loaded production profile.

Predictive Discovery’s Definitive Feasibility Study confirms the Bankan Gold Project in Guinea as a large-scale, long-life operation with robust economics and strong production potential.

Astral Resources has released a compelling Pre-Feasibility Study for its Mandilla Gold Project in Western Australia, outlining a 19-year mine life with robust economics and a maiden ore reserve of 1.1 million ounces. The study sets the stage for a Definitive Feasibility Study targeted for mid-2026.

Predictive Discovery’s Definitive Feasibility Study for the Bankan Gold Project confirms robust economics with a 12.2-year mine life producing 250,000 ounces annually and a post-tax NPV of US$1.6 billion. The study outlines a clear path to construction and production in Guinea, backed by strong financial returns and environmental approvals.

Brightstar Resources has signed a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding with Paddington Gold, setting the stage for open pit mining at the Lady Shenton deposit starting early 2026. This agreement promises to significantly boost production and de-risk the Menzies Gold Project.

Greatland Resources Limited is set to list on the ASX following a corporate reorganisation, showcasing robust production at its Telfer gold-copper mine and advancing development at the Havieron project.

Westgold Resources has unveiled a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate of 2.3 million ounces of gold at its Fletcher Zone, effectively doubling the Beta Hunt mine’s resource base and setting the stage for expanded production.