Latest Resource Estimation News

Black Bear Minerals has completed its acquisition of the Shafter Silver Project in Texas, revealing exceptional surface sampling results and commencing maiden drilling. Meanwhile, its Independence Gold Project in Nevada reports outstanding gold recoveries, underpinning a strong growth outlook.

Eclipse Metals has completed significant diamond drilling at its Greenland rare earth projects, upgraded its resource estimate, and secured US government advisory support while pursuing a NASDAQ listing to boost global investor access.

Castile Resources is advancing its Rover 1 Bankable Feasibility Study with updated resource estimates and rising commodity prices boosting project prospects. The company is also progressing exploration and funding discussions as it eyes critical minerals demand.

Zenith Minerals has completed its largest drilling campaign at the Consolidated Dulcie Gold Project, confirming a significant gold resource potential and securing a $7.65 million strategic placement to accelerate development.

Ardea Resources has made disciplined progress on its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project’s Definitive Feasibility Study, supported by renewed Major Project Status and full funding from a Japanese consortium. Completion is on track for mid-2026 amid robust resource updates and strategic partnerships.

Encounter Resources has reported robust December quarter results, highlighting significant high-grade niobium and rare earth element discoveries at its Aileron Project, alongside promising copper anomalies in Western Australia’s Paterson Province. A $25 million placement aims to accelerate exploration and development.

Sun Silver Limited has reported a substantial 59 million ounce silver equivalent increase in its Maverick Springs mineral resource, now totalling 539Moz AgEq, alongside commencing U.S. OTCQX trading and appointing a strategic advisor to boost U.S. government engagement.

Metals Australia Limited has reported a significant expansion of its Lac Carheil graphite resource and advanced engineering designs for both upstream and downstream battery material projects in Quebec, alongside promising drilling results in Australia.

Yari Minerals has kicked off its inaugural drilling at the Rolleston South Coal Project, confirming thick, continuous coal seams and promising coal quality that could upgrade its resource status.

Western Gold Resources has secured board approval to mine its wholly owned Gold Duke Project, backed by a $6.75 million oversubscribed placement and a robust updated resource estimate of 277,000 ounces of gold. Mobilisation is set for early 2026 as the company advances towards production.

Raiden Resources has secured an 85% stake in the Crixás Gold Tailings Project in Brazil, presenting a low-capital pathway to near-term gold production. Meanwhile, exploration advances at the Vuzel Gold Project in Bulgaria aim to boost resource ownership amid rising precious metals prices.

Turaco Gold has reported significant progress at its Afema Project in Côte d’Ivoire, with the December quarter delivering a 4.06 million ounce gold resource and promising drilling results pointing to further expansion in early 2026.