# Mining News in New South Wales

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## KSN: High-Grade Copper-Gold Results Support Resource Growth

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ksn-high-grade-copper-gold-results-support-resource-growth--a6542d6e-8a96-4be4-a1d0-8947125c1104) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ksn-high-grade-copper-gold-results-support-resource-growth--a6542d6e-8a96-4be4-a1d0-8947125c1104.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-21T22:09:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-21T22:22:27.655Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-21T22:22:27.655Z
- Company: Kingston Resources Limited (KSN)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03155581)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.748
- Atlas tags: None

Kingston Resources has announced excellent high-grade copper-gold-silver drill results from its northern Southern Ore Zone (SOZ) at the Mineral Hill asset in New South Wales. The drilling successfully extended mineralization and increased drill density, with a standout intercept of 3.0m @ 4.73% Cu, 6.08g/t Au, and 16g/t Ag (11.92% CuEq) in hole KSNDDH105. These new results will be integrated into an updated SOZ Mineral Resource Estimate planned for Q1 2027.

## KNI: Kuniko Commence Downhole EM Survey

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kni-kuniko-commence-downhole-em-survey--9a7e2158-776d-4f36-ae8c-da8d8f1ba1d3) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kni-kuniko-commence-downhole-em-survey--9a7e2158-776d-4f36-ae8c-da8d8f1ba1d3.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-21T21:59:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-21T22:24:29.297Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-21T22:24:29.297Z
- Company: Kuniko Limited (KNI)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03155551)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.236
- Atlas tags: Nearology Play

Kuniko has commenced a downhole electromagnetic (DHEM) survey at the Commonwealth–Silica Hill Project in NSW. The survey targets deeper sulphide conductors and potential extensions of the gold-silver-base metal system using three deep Phase 2 drill holes.

## Gold boom puts Adavale on course to revive forgotten mining district

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/gold-boom-puts-adavale-on-course-to-revive-forgotten-mining-district--3eeebcbc-89f0-41a6-b335-371a15e438b1) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/gold-boom-puts-adavale-on-course-to-revive-forgotten-mining-district--3eeebcbc-89f0-41a6-b335-371a15e438b1.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-21T19:40:18.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-21T21:03:21.569Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-21T21:03:21.569Z
- Company: Adavale Resources (ADD)
- Original source: [stockhead](https://stockhead.com.au/resources/gold-boom-puts-adavale-on-course-to-revive-forgotten-mining-district/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.432
- Atlas tags: Nearology Play

Adavale Resources has rapidly expanded its gold resource to 383,000oz near Parkes, NSW, leveraging existing environmental approvals and infrastructure. The company is moving toward a scoping study in November following a recent capital raise.

## Resources Top 5: LinQ eyes big copper-gold system as Mount Ridley recovers gallium

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/resources-top-5-linq-eyes-big-copper-gold-system-as-mount-ridley-recovers-galliu--dd7d0359-053a-402e-901c-642f9a487d9a) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/resources-top-5-linq-eyes-big-copper-gold-system-as-mount-ridley-recovers-galliu--dd7d0359-053a-402e-901c-642f9a487d9a.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-21T05:35:38.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-21T07:02:33.093Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-21T07:02:33.093Z
- Company: LinQ Minerals (LNQ)
- Original source: [stockhead](https://stockhead.com.au/resources/resources-top-5-linq-minerals-sees-mineralisation-signs-at-gidginbung-south-mount-ridley-recovers-gallium-from-bauxite/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.252
- Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension, High Recovery, Single Domain Only

A market roundup highlighting LinQ Minerals' visual discovery of epithermal and porphyry mineralisation at Gidginbung South, extending the Gilmore project. It also covers Mount Ridley's high gallium recovery via the Selectro process and Platina Resources' tin exploration applications.

## Xpedra Resources chases gold growth with Springfield drilling campaign

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/xpedra-resources-chases-gold-growth-with-springfield-drilling-campaign--4c742be3-4531-454f-975a-f9846a38f945) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/xpedra-resources-chases-gold-growth-with-springfield-drilling-campaign--4c742be3-4531-454f-975a-f9846a38f945.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-21T01:44:36.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-21T03:02:25.338Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-21T03:02:25.338Z
- Company: Xpedra Resources (XPD)
- Original source: [stockhead](https://stockhead.com.au/resources/xpedra-resources-chases-gold-growth-with-springfield-drilling-campaign/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.343
- Atlas tags: Infill Drilling

Xpedra Resources is preparing its largest drilling campaign to date at the Springfield project in NSW, targeting 40-50 RC holes. The program aims to test strike and depth extensions of a known gold system, including a high-grade 13m at 10.21 g/t Au intercept.

## OBT: Drilling Intersects more Massive Sulphides at Lewis Ponds

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/obt-drilling-intersects-more-massive-sulphides-at-lewis-ponds--08861af1-a518-4a9b-aeee-e2cc58110bcd) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/obt-drilling-intersects-more-massive-sulphides-at-lewis-ponds--08861af1-a518-4a9b-aeee-e2cc58110bcd.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-20T22:15:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-20T23:21:08.567Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-20T23:21:08.567Z
- Company: Orbit Resources Limited (OBT)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03155019)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.373
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, QP/CP Signed, Apparent Width Only, Deleterious Elements Present, Metal Equivalent Opaque, Infill Drilling, Resource Update

Orbit Resources Limited has reported encouraging visual results from its resource development drilling at the Lewis Ponds Project in NSW, with drill hole GLPDD012 intersecting 11.8m of semi-massive to massive sulphide mineralisation at Tom's Lode. While assays are pending, these visual estimates confirm the geological model and are intended to increase resource confidence and provide material for future metallurgical testwork. The program continues with GLPDD013 targeting Spicer's Lode, with all assays expected in Q4 2026.

## $35 million copper and gold explorer LinQ Minerals believes it can grow its massive bounty

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/35-million-copper-and-gold-explorer-linq-minerals-believes-it-can-grow-its-massi--b630deb9-27e6-4f8e-9745-00282c7fd641) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/35-million-copper-and-gold-explorer-linq-minerals-believes-it-can-grow-its-massi--b630deb9-27e6-4f8e-9745-00282c7fd641.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-20T19:35:13.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-20T21:01:56.381Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-20T21:01:56.381Z
- Company: LinQ Minerals (LNQ)
- Original source: [stockhead](https://stockhead.com.au/resources/35-million-copper-and-gold-explorer-linq-minerals-believes-it-can-grow-its-massive-bounty/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.503
- Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension, Nearology Play

LinQ Minerals has reported promising drilling results at its Gilmore project in New South Wales, including a significant step-out discovery 800m south of the Gidginbung pit. The company is currently executing an aggressive 30,000m drill program to expand its existing 3.7Moz gold and 1.2Mt copper resource base.

## Copper and gold explorer LinQ Minerals believes it can grow its massive bounty

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/copper-and-gold-explorer-linq-minerals-believes-it-can-grow-its-massive-bounty--e0e8785f-b563-470e-b3e6-1ca5b8a8a884) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/copper-and-gold-explorer-linq-minerals-believes-it-can-grow-its-massive-bounty--e0e8785f-b563-470e-b3e6-1ca5b8a8a884.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-20T19:35:13.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-20T23:01:25.523Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-20T23:01:25.523Z
- Company: LinQ Minerals (LNQ)
- Original source: [stockhead](https://stockhead.com.au/resources/75-million-copper-and-gold-explorer-linq-minerals-believes-it-can-grow-its-massive-bounty/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.503
- Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension, Nearology Play

LinQ Minerals has reported promising maiden drilling results at its Monza prospect and identified high-sulphidation epithermal and porphyry mineralisation in a new hole (GBRCD021) at the Gilmore project. The company is executing an aggressive 30,000m drill program to expand its existing 3.7Moz gold and 1.2Mt copper resource base.

## LNQ: Significant New Mineralisation at the Gilmore Project

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lnq-significant-new-mineralisation-at-the-gilmore-project--c4f7a3ae-4dfb-43db-9e29-4fb8ae11c8d9) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lnq-significant-new-mineralisation-at-the-gilmore-project--c4f7a3ae-4dfb-43db-9e29-4fb8ae11c8d9.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-20T05:52:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-20T07:06:04.986Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-20T07:06:04.986Z
- Company: LinQ Minerals Limited (LNQ)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03154710)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.436
- Atlas tags: Apparent Width Only, No QA/QC Disclosure

LinQ Minerals has reported a significant visual discovery of high sulphidation epithermal and porphyry mineralisation at the Gidginbung South target. The first drill hole (GBRCD021) intersected a 429m mineralised zone, extending the known system 800m south of the Gidginbung deposit.

## Rapid Critical Metals hits 2089g/t silver from just 24m as Webbs grows at both ends

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/rapid-critical-metals-hits-2089g-t-silver-from-just-24m-as-webbs-grows-at-both-e--91cb1622-52a9-4446-9f14-85b1933bae9d) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/rapid-critical-metals-hits-2089g-t-silver-from-just-24m-as-webbs-grows-at-both-e--91cb1622-52a9-4446-9f14-85b1933bae9d.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-20T01:10:15.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-20T03:02:09.235Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-20T03:02:09.235Z
- Company: Rapid Critical Metals (RCM)
- Original source: [stockhead](https://stockhead.com.au/resources/rapid-critical-metals-hits-2089g-t-silver-from-just-24m-as-webbs-grows-at-both-ends/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.903
- Atlas tags: Bonanza Intercept, Step-Out Extension

Rapid Critical Metals has reported ultra-high-grade silver intercepts at its Webbs project in NSW, including 4m at 2089g/t silver. Drilling has successfully extended mineralisation 300m south and 117m north of the existing resource outline.

# Atlas tag definitions

- **Bonanza Intercept:** Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
- **True Width Disclosed:** Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
- **Step-Out Extension:** Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
- **QA/QC Disclosed:** Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
- **Compositing Transparent:** Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
- **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery.
- **Apparent Width Only:** Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
- **Stale Data Re-release:** Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
- **No QA/QC Disclosure:** Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
- **Metal Equivalent Opaque:** Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.
- **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers.
- **Deleterious Elements Present:** Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
- **Infill Drilling:** Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
- **Nearology Play:** Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
- **Measured Resource:** Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
- **Indicated Resource:** Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
- **Proven Reserve:** Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
- **Probable Reserve:** Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
- **Category Upgrade:** Resource confidence improved — Inferred upgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Measured. De-risking signal.
- **Tonnage Growth:** Significant tonnage increase (≥15%) vs prior estimate with grade maintained or improved.
- **Grade Improvement:** Average resource grade improved vs prior estimate — better deposit economics.
- **Contained Metal Growth:** True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.
- **QP/CP Signed:** Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
- **Cut-off Disclosed:** Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
- **JORC Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
- **NI 43-101 Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
- **Inferred Resource:** Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
- **All Inferred:** 100% of resource is Inferred category — very early stage, no engineering confidence.
- **Grade Decline:** Average grade dropped >5% vs prior estimate — deposit economics worsening. May indicate high-grading in early drilling.
- **Tonnage Decline:** Resource tonnage decreased vs prior estimate — pit optimization removed marginal material or geological model revised down.
- **Category Downgrade:** Resource confidence decreased — Measured downgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Inferred. Unusual and concerning.
- **Contained Metal Decline:** Contained metal decreased vs prior despite tonnage growth — grade dilution exceeds volume gain.
- **Dilutive Growth:** Tonnage increased but contained metal flat or down — likely from lower cut-off grade, not geological expansion.
- **Cut-off Lowered:** Cut-off grade significantly reduced vs prior estimate — tonnage growth may be artificial inflation.
- **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers.
- **Historical Estimate Only:** Estimate pre-dates or does not comply with current JORC/NI 43-101 standards — requires verification drilling.
- **Stale Estimate:** Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
- **No Contained Metal:** Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
- **No QP/CP Disclosure:** No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
- **Maiden Resource:** First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component.
- **Resource Update:** Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
- **PEA-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
- **PFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
- **DFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
- **High Recovery:** Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.
- **Pilot Scale Complete:** Pilot or demonstration plant testing completed under continuous operation.
- **Free Milling:** Simple, clean ore amenable to standard processing without oxidation.
- **Multi-Domain Tested:** Variability across ore domains (oxide, transition, fresh) has been addressed.
- **Recovery Improving:** Recovery improved versus a like-for-like prior test program on the same domain and route.
- **Low Recovery:** Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.
- **Bench Scale Only:** Only preliminary bench tests completed — no locked-cycle or pilot work.
- **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery.
- **Single Domain Only:** Testing limited to one composite or domain — representativeness not established.
- **Recovery Stagnant:** No improvement across multiple test programs on comparable material.
- **Theoretical Recovery Only:** Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.
- **Heap Leach Route:** Processing via heap leach — lower CAPEX and OPEX, lower recovery expected.
- **Mill Route:** Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
- **Gravity Route:** Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.
- **POX/BIOX Route:** Pressure or bio-oxidation for refractory ore — high CAPEX and OPEX.
- **Byproduct Commodity:** The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.