Latest Resource Estimation News

Magnetite Mines has increased its Razorback Iron Ore Project resource estimate and is advancing strategic partnerships, while early saline water testwork shows promise for green iron production.

Magnetite Mines Limited has updated its Razorback Iron Ore Project Mineral Resource Estimate, increasing tonnage by 600 million tonnes through a revised cut-off grade that aligns with Ore Reserves. This reinforces the project's strategic position in South Australia's Braemar iron province.

Brightstar Resources and Aurumin Limited have entered live merger discussions to consolidate their tenement holdings in Western Australia's Central Sandstone region, aiming to create a major gold development opportunity with a combined resource of approximately 2.4 million ounces.

3D Energi Limited has updated its prospective gas resource estimates in the Otway Basin, revealing a substantial 9.2 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of gross recoverable gas across 51 prospects. The company is gearing up for a multi-well drilling campaign in 2025 targeting near-term commercialisation opportunities to bolster East Coast energy security.

Osmond Resources has significantly expanded its Orion EU Critical Minerals Project in Southern Spain by 160%, adding three new permits and preparing for a targeted drilling campaign to confirm mineral continuity.

Chilwa Minerals has announced a significant 85% increase in its Heavy Mineral Sands resource, now totaling 110 million tonnes at 4.03% total heavy minerals, with 71% classified as Indicated. This upgrade sets the stage for upcoming feasibility studies and further resource enhancements.

Gateway Mining Limited has agreed to acquire Strickland Metals’ Yandal Gold Project for $45 million in shares, adding a 400,400-ounce inferred gold resource to its portfolio. The acquisition, pending shareholder approvals, positions Gateway for significant exploration and development in Western Australia’s prolific goldfields.

Superior Resources advances its Steam Engine Gold Project with a pending updated Mineral Resource Estimate incorporating 2024 drilling results and plans for a 2025 drilling campaign targeting new gold lodes.

Cavalier Resources appoints Colin Bald as General Manager Operations and releases an updated Pre-Feasibility Study for its Crawford Gold Project, highlighting robust financial metrics and a clear path to production.

Patriot Resources has initiated a 3,000-metre diamond drilling program at its Copper Top Hill prospect in Zambia’s Central Copperbelt, aiming to define the extent and continuity of a promising high-grade copper zone.

Green Critical Minerals’ McIntosh Graphite Project Pre-Feasibility Study confirms robust economics with a post-tax NPV of A$235 million and a 32.5-year mine life, underpinning plans for staged development and market entry.

Benz Mining reports significant high-grade gold intercepts at its Glenburgh Gold Project, confirming continuity and expanding resource potential. The company advances its maiden resource estimate with a fully funded 30,000m drill program underway.