Latest Resource Upgrades News

Brazilian Critical Minerals (ASX: BCM) has boosted the indicated mineral resource at its Ema rare earth project by 58%, now totalling 1.07 billion tonnes at 732 ppm TREO. This positions Ema as one of the world’s largest ionic clay rare earth deposits and the only ISR-ready project in the western world.

Ramelius Resources’ latest drilling at Dalgaranga confirms robust high-grade gold zones at Gilbey’s Underground, hinting at a new underground mine that could lift production beyond FY30 targets.

Emerald Resources NL reports robust high-grade gold intercepts from its Dingo Range project in Western Australia and key Cambodian assets, reinforcing resource growth and underground development potential.

Tanami Gold's Central Tanami Project Joint Venture has chosen Macmahon as preferred contractor for a $38 million underground exploration decline at Groundrush, aiming to kick off construction in September 2026.

Astral Resources has boosted its Mandilla Gold Project Mineral Resource Estimate by 22% to 1.74 million ounces, introducing a maiden Measured Resource for the flagship Theia deposit. Including Feysville and Spargoville, the Group’s total resource now stands at 2.07 million ounces.

Anson Resources has lodged an updated Small Mining Operations notice for its 10,000tpa Green River lithium carbonate plant in Utah, marking the last significant regulatory hurdle before construction. The revised plant layout, backed by a near-complete Pre-feasibility Study, leverages existing infrastructure and private land ownership to enhance project bankability.

Kalgoorlie Gold Mining has launched a substantial 41-hole reverse circulation drilling campaign at its Pinjin Gold Project, targeting resource growth at Kirgella Gift, Providence, and Lighthorse. The program aims to refine and extend existing gold mineralisation within a key part of the Laverton Tectonic Zone.

GoldArc Resources has wrapped up its biggest ever drilling effort at Leonora South, completing 15,260m across multiple programs including partner-funded development drilling. Assay results expected by late May will be pivotal for advancing resource definition and new discoveries.

Sunshine Metals (ASX:SHN) has delivered strong final assay results from its extensive grade control drilling at Liontown, revealing multiple high-grade gold and silver intercepts that bolster the case for a resource upgrade and a revised mining study scheduled for mid-2026.

Carnavale Resources has reinforced the high-grade nature of its Kookynie Gold Project with new drilling results, keeping its Bankable Feasibility Study on track for early Q3 2026 completion. The project’s robust economics and resource upgrades underpin growing investor interest.

Barton Gold's recent drilling at the Challenger Gold Project has revealed previously unmodelled high-grade gold mineralisation up to 170.7 g/t Au adjacent to historical open pits, boosting prospects for a low-risk operational restart.

True North Copper is set to acquire Renegade Exploration’s stake in the Carpentaria Joint Venture, integrating the Mongoose resource with its Taipan deposit to boost the Cloncurry Copper Project’s scale and development potential.