Latest Resource Estimation News

Sheffield Resources reported a record quarterly concentrate production of 198,704 tonnes at its Thunderbird mine, alongside a strategic expansion of its zircon concentrate customer base. Despite strong operational performance, the company faces short-term financial pressures amid restructuring efforts.

Astral Resources has reported its most significant diamond drilling results to date at the Theia Deposit within the Mandilla Gold Project, with drill-hole MDRCD918 delivering an exceptional 1,079 gram-metres of gold mineralisation. This breakthrough is expected to underpin an upgrade of the resource classification ahead of a Mineral Resource Estimate update scheduled for March 2025.

AIC Mines delivered a robust December quarter with record copper production at Eloise and promising exploration results at Jericho, underpinning its growth strategy.

Ausgold Limited reports significant progress in its Katanning Gold Project feasibility study, highlighted by strong drilling results and strategic executive appointments, positioning the company for a pivotal 2025.

Australian Mines Limited is gearing up to expand its high-grade scandium resource at the Flemington Project with a new drilling program targeting both infill and lateral extensions.

Argosy Minerals has reported significant progress on its flagship Rincon Lithium Project, including an upgraded mineral resource estimate and advancing engineering and feasibility studies toward a 12,000tpa lithium carbonate operation.

Perpetual Resources reports significant assay results confirming ultra-high grade spodumene at its Isabella Lithium Project and initiates metallurgical testing at the Raptor Rare Earth Project, backed by a strategic MOU with Minas Gerais government and a $1 million capital raise.

Patagonia Lithium has withdrawn its previously announced 15-year, 10,000 tonnes per annum production target, clarifying it was aspirational and not compliant with ASX Listing Rules. This retraction raises questions about the project's near-term viability and investor confidence.

Lunnon Metals has confirmed high-grade, near-surface gold mineralisation at its Lady Herial prospect and secured a strong cash position of $19.5 million, setting the stage for expanded exploration in 2025.

Gladiator Resources reports strong assay results supporting high-grade uranium intersections at its Mkuju Project, with promising extensions identified at Likuyu North. The company also advances exploration at its Eland Project while maintaining a solid cash position.

Winsome Resources has taken a significant step forward in developing its Adina Lithium Project by submitting the Preliminary Information Statement to Quebec authorities, initiating a structured permitting process and enhancing stakeholder engagement.

Delta Lithium reports promising drilling outcomes at its fully permitted Mt Ida Gold Project, confirming resource growth potential and endorsing a standalone development strategy.