Latest Resource Estimates News

Ballard Mining’s September quarter report highlights promising drilling results at its Mt Ida Gold Project and secures final approvals for a 2.0 Mtpa processing plant, underpinning its development ambitions.

Pancontinental Energy has expanded its PEL 87 project offshore Namibia with two new prospects, boosting total high case prospective resources to 6.1 billion barrels net to the company. The ongoing farmout process signals growing industry interest in this promising exploration play.

Rumble Resources has commenced diamond drilling at its Western Queen Gold Project, progressing an underground mining scoping study that shows better economics than open pit options. A new processing partnership with Gylden Resources could streamline ore treatment.

Patronus Resources reports significant gold intercepts at its Cardinia Gold Project and confirms high-grade uranium at Thunderball, while advancing exploration in the Northern Territory with large-scale gold anomalies identified.

Equinox Resources has confirmed significant near-surface rare earth mineralization at its Campo Grande Project in Brazil, with surface samples reaching up to 17,346 ppm TREO. The company is advancing exploration and evaluating strategic options for the project.

Black Canyon Limited has upgraded the JORC classification of its KR2 manganese deposit to 90% Indicated, enhancing resource confidence and supporting improved mine planning for its Balfour Manganese Field project.

Besra Gold has disclosed a significant reduction in its Mineral Resource Estimate to 2.28 million ounces, addressing ASX concerns over recent unusual trading activity. Despite the downgrade, the company’s share price has risen sharply, leaving investors questioning the market dynamics.

Besra Gold Inc has updated its Bau Gold Project mineral resource to 2.28 million ounces, reflecting refined assumptions and a more robust project foundation despite a reduction in total ounces. This revision sets the stage for a detailed technical review and lease renewal negotiations.

Western Yilgarn has launched ground exploration at its Ida Holmes Junction and New Norcia projects, aiming to expand high-grade gallium mineralisation critical for semiconductor and green energy technologies.

Challenger Gold has secured critical drilling and explosives contracts and completed refurbishment of the Casposo Toll Milling plant, marking a pivotal step toward early gold production at its Hualilán project in Argentina.

Cauldron Energy’s recent passive seismic survey at the Yanrey Uranium Project has delineated extensive palaeochannel systems and sharpened high-priority drill targets, setting the stage for a focused exploration campaign.

Solis Minerals has entered a binding agreement to acquire up to 75% of the Cucho Copper Project in Peru, a large-scale porphyry system with promising historical drilling results and significant untested exploration targets. The company plans a 5,000-metre drilling program in 2026 aiming for a maiden resource estimate and economic assessment.