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Astral Resources NL Boosts Gold Reserves by 67% Following Spargoville Integration

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Astral Resources NL has significantly expanded its total Group Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) to 1.76 million ounces (Moz) of gold after incorporating the Spargoville Gold Project into its portfolio. This move follows the company's acquisition of Maximus Resources, with Spargoville located adjacent to the Mandilla Gold Project in Western Australia. The inclusion of Spargoville has complemented existing MREs at Mandilla and Feysville, leading to a consolidated MRE of 50 million tonnes at 1.1 g/t gold for 1.76Moz.

Key Takeaways:

  • Astral Resources NL's total Group Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) has increased to 1.76 million ounces (Moz) of gold following the integration of the Spargoville Gold Project.
  • The Spargoville MRE, restated under the same economic parameters as Astral's Mandilla Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS), stands at 3 million tonnes at 1.4 grams per tonne (g/t) gold for 139,000 ounces.
  • The addition of Spargoville complements existing MREs of 42 million tonnes at 1.1 g/t for 1.43Moz at Mandilla and 5 million tonnes at 1.2 g/t for 196,000 ounces at Feysville.
  • The consolidated MRE for Astral now stands at 50 million tonnes at 1.1 g/t gold for 1.76Moz.
  • Astral Resources NL has announced plans to conduct a substantial reverse circulation (RC) drilling program at Spargoville in the September 2025 quarter.
  • The company expects to unlock significant exploration upside and development potential at Mandilla, with a discovery cost efficiency of under A$18 per ounce.
  • Astral has cited the strategic importance of the Maximus acquisition, noting it boosts the company's total MRE and enhances development potential and exploration opportunities at Mandilla.

Statistics:

  • The Spargoville Gold Project's MRE is 3 million tonnes at 1.4 g/t gold for 139,000 ounces.
  • The Mandilla Gold Project's MRE is 42 million tonnes at 1.1 g/t gold for 1.43Moz.
  • The Feysville Gold Project's MRE is 5 million tonnes at 1.2 g/t gold for 196,000 ounces.
  • The consolidated MRE for Astral is 50 million tonnes at 1.1 g/t gold for 1.76Moz.
  • Astral Resources NL's discovery cost efficiency at Mandilla is under A$18 per ounce.
  • The company has planned a substantial RC drilling program at Spargoville in the September 2025 quarter.

Sources:

  • Astral Resources NL
  • Maximus Resources
  • JORC 2012 code

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