Latest Resource Updates News

Iltani Resources has reported strong assay results from its ongoing drilling at the Orient Silver-Indium Project, with multiple high-grade silver-lead-zinc-indium intercepts extending mineralisation beyond the current resource.

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.

Carnaby Resources has made significant strides at its Greater Duchess Copper Gold Project, delivering a robust Pre-Feasibility Study and consolidating ownership, before agreeing to a $213 million acquisition by Evolution Mining offering shareholders a 60% premium.

Javelin Minerals has launched a significant diamond drilling campaign targeting two major deep gold-copper anomalies at its Coogee Project in WA, supported by WA Government funding.

Sunstone Metals has delivered robust drilling results at its Bramaderos Gold-Copper Project in Ecuador, expanding the Melonal porphyry system with long mineralised intervals and strong grades, setting the stage for a resource update.

Vertex Minerals has revised the Reward Gold Mine resource to 146,900 ounces at 16.68 g/t gold, boosting the Indicated grade by 36% to 21.17 g/t. The update refines geological confidence and outlines three priority underground drilling targets ahead of planned 2027 operations.

Kantra Copper (ASX:KAN) showcased a robust growth strategy at the Copper to the World Conference, spotlighting its Kanmantoo mine extension, Emily Star development, and advancing exploration projects. The company maintains strong production guidance and financial health amid a tightening copper market.

Kantra Copper has successfully expanded the Spitfire lode at its Kanmantoo mine, intersecting significant high-grade copper-gold mineralisation beyond previous resource boundaries. This underground drilling breakthrough sets the stage for a substantial resource update later this year.

Sunstone Metals has reported significantly improved metallurgical recoveries at its Bramaderos Gold-Copper Project in Ecuador, raising copper recovery to 80% and gold to 93%, well above previous estimates, which is expected to enhance project economics and production metrics.

McLaren Minerals has reported its best assay batch yet from the 2026 drilling program at the McLaren Titanium Project, with heavy mineral grades climbing to 5.44% from surface across 1,199 metres.

Barkly Rare Earths has achieved a 99% magnet rare earth oxide extraction in preliminary metallurgical testing, a marked improvement over previous efforts. This early success could shape the processing approach for its flagship Barkly Project.

Kalamazoo Resources has reported standout high-grade gold intersections from its completed drilling at Mt Olympus within the Ashburton Gold Project, reinforcing the deposit’s continuity and growth potential ahead of a resource update.