Latest Reserves And Resources News

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.

Maritana Minerals has announced a maiden underground Ore Reserve of 31,600 ounces at Rose Hill, lifting group reserves to 236,000 ounces and setting the stage for gold production in H2 2027.

Saturn Metals has significantly oversubscribed its Share Purchase Plan, raising $21.28 million against a $5 million target. Combined with a recent $100 million placement, the company now has $121.28 million to accelerate development of its Apollo Hill Gold Project in Western Australia.

Horizon Oil Limited delivered record FY26 production of 2.15 million barrels of oil equivalent and expanded its reserves by 51% to 13.6 million boe, driven by strategic acquisitions and disciplined capital management.

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.

Australis Oil & Gas Ltd posted a $2.6 million net loss for 1H 2026 amid sharply reduced production volumes but is progressing its Tuscaloosa Marine Shale development with a key partner and a planned Q4 well spud.

Strike Energy has boosted its 2P gas reserves at the Walyering field to 16.4 PJ, incorporating maiden reserves from the newly discovered Walyering West. The company is advancing development plans with a final investment decision expected in Q4 2026.

Horizon Oil has delivered a record FY26 production of 2.15 million barrels of oil equivalent and expanded its footprint to five countries following the Cue Energy takeover. The company’s diversified portfolio and disciplined capital management underpin a robust growth pipeline through 2028.

Horizon Oil's 2026 reserves statement reveals a 51% jump in net 2P reserves to 13.6 million barrels of oil equivalent, driven by strategic acquisitions and record production.

Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) reported a 742% jump in net profit to $281 million for FY26 despite a 9% revenue decline, driven by Waitsia Gas Plant reaching full capacity and stringent cost control. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 2 cents per share.

Brightstar Resources is on track to deliver 75,000 ounces per annum from its Goldfields hub by mid-2027, backed by a new processing plant and strong project economics, while progressing its Sandstone project toward a Tier-1 development with a 2.9 million ounce resource.

Quantum Graphite has cemented a two-decade exclusive ore supply agreement with Sunlands Pure Group, consolidating its downstream processing and refining operations. The company also secured environmental approvals for Sunlands Pure’s Oman refinery and kicked off detailed engineering for its Uley 2 project.