FRS: 223,000oz Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate Defined at Tampia
Original announcement by asx on
- Company
- Forrestania Resources Ltd
- Ticker
- FRS
- Exchange
- ASX
- Region
- Western Australia
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Arsenic, Sulfur
- Document categories
- Resource update, Metallurgy
- Extracted
- 2026-10-06 22:30:11 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Forrestania Resources Ltd announced a maiden JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate for its Tampia Deposit, totaling 4.6 million tonnes at 1.50 g/t gold for 223,300 ounces of gold. This estimate, based on a 0.5 g/t gold cut-off, represents a significant addition to the company's gold inventory and is located within trucking distance of an existing processing facility. The resource is classified into Indicated and Inferred categories, with metallurgical testwork indicating high recoveries for both oxide and fresh mineralization.
Reasoning: Forrestania Resources announced a maiden JORC-compliant MRE for the Tampia Deposit, establishing a new gold resource with a good open-pit grade and strong M&I confidence, supported by positive metallurgical testwork, despite the contained ounces being relatively modest.
Positive factors
- Maiden MRE for the company at this project
- JORC compliant and QP signed
- Good average grade for open pit mining (1.50 g/t Au)
- Strong M&I confidence (54.3% Indicated)
- High metallurgical recoveries for both oxide (>96%) and fresh (91.4%) gold
Negative factors
- Contained gold ounces are relatively modest (223.3 koz is below the weak threshold of 500 koz)
- Significant portion of the resource is Inferred (45.7%)
- Presence of arsenic and sulphur, which can indicate processing complexities or penalty elements
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 30
Classification and evidence
Maiden Resourceneutral
First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states 'Maiden FRS JORC Mineral Resource Estimate Defined at Tampia'.
Evidence · text
“Maiden FRS JORC Mineral Resource Estimate Defined at Tampia”
QP/CP Signedpositive
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.
Why it applies: The report states that Mr Lynn Widenbar, a Competent Person, consents to the inclusion of the report's matters.
Evidence · text
“Mr Lynn Widenbar, a Competent Person who is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Widenbar is a full-time employee of Widenbar and Associates Pty Ltd. Mr Widenbar has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity that is being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’. Mr Widenbar consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context that the information appears.”
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The Mineral Resource Estimate is explicitly stated to be JORC compliant and refers to the '2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (JORC Code)'.
Evidence · text
“Maiden FRS JORC Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE)”
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: The resource includes an Inferred category of 2.1 Mt at 1.56 g/t Au for 104,800 oz, which constitutes 45.7% of the total resource.
Evidence · table
“Inferred”
Context: 2.1
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative · Story-specific tag
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: Arsenic and Sulphur grades are reported in the MRE table, and the metallurgy section discusses arsenic-bearing minerals and their association with gold mineralization.
Evidence · text
“Arsenic grade is a good indicator of gold mineralisation”
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: The resource estimate clearly states a '0.5g/t Au cut-off grade'.
Evidence · text
“0.5g/t Au cut-off grade”
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: The resource includes an Indicated category of 2.5 Mt at 1.47 g/t Au for 118,500 oz, which constitutes 54.3% of the total resource.
Evidence · table
“Indicated”
Context: 2.5
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: The document states that 'Reasonable Prospects for Eventual Economic Extraction (RPEEE) have been addressed by carrying out Pit Optimisation' using costs and recoveries typical for WA gold deposits, which is characteristic of a PEA-level study.
Evidence · text
“Reasonable Prospects for Eventual Economic Extraction (RPEEE) have been addressed by carrying out Pit Optimisation assuming open pit mining with mining costs, processing and transport costs and recoveries assuming processing at the Edna May plant located approximately 140 km by road from the deposit.”
Open Pit Miningneutral · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Why it applies: The economic assessment for the MRE assumes 'open pit mining' and refers to 'Pit Optimisation'.
Evidence · text
“Mining is assumed to be by conventional open pit methods.”
High Recoverypositive
Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.
Why it applies: Oxide mineralisation shows >96% recovery, which is exceptional for gold processing.
Evidence · text
“Oxide mineralisation has > 96% recovery”
Free Millingpositive
Simple, clean ore amenable to standard processing without oxidation.
Why it applies: Oxide mineralisation is described with 'fast leach kinetics' and 'very low reagent consumption', indicating free-milling characteristics.
Evidence · text
“fast leach kinetics at P80 150 μm grind size and favourable rheology with very low reagent consumption”
Mill Routeneutral
Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
Why it applies: The metallurgy section discusses CIL processing for gold recovery.
Evidence · text
“recoveries via gravity/CIL alone”
Gravity Routeneutral
Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.
Why it applies: The metallurgy section highlights a 'high gravity recoverable component' for oxide mineralization and discusses 'gravity/CIL' processing.
Evidence · text
“high gravity recoverable component”
POX/BIOX Routeneutral
Pressure or bio-oxidation for refractory ore — high CAPEX and OPEX.
Why it applies: the document describes a pox_biox route ("ultra-fine grinding")
Multi-Domain Testedpositive
Variability across ore domains (oxide, transition, fresh) has been addressed.
Why it applies: 2 distinct composites were tested
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 30. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (27)
indicatedTampia Deposit · goldTonnes: 2500000Grade: 118500Grade Unit: ouncesContained Metal: 118500Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tampia Deposit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- FRS
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Lynn Widenbar
- Resource group id
- resource:ae9dd6948e030516f202
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 2500000
- Grade
- 118500
- Grade Unit
- ounces
- Contained Metal
- 118500
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-10-01
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS, SGS, KalAssay, MinAnalytical, Genalysis
Location
- CRS
- MGA2020 Zone 50 (GDA2020)
- EPSG
- 7850
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The indicated gold resource represents a significant portion of the maiden MRE, providing a good grade for potential open-pit mining with reasonable geological confidence.
Positive factors
- Maiden MRE for the company at this project
- JORC compliant and QP signed
- Good grade for open pit mining (1.47 g/t Au)
- Indicated category provides reasonable geological confidence
Evidence · table
“118,500”
Context: 2.5
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
indicatedTampia Deposit · arsenicTonnes: 2500000Grade: 1132Grade Unit: ppmView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tampia Deposit
- Commodity
- arsenic
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- FRS
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Lynn Widenbar
- Resource group id
- resource:ae9dd6948e030516f202
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 2500000
- Grade
- 1132
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-10-01
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS, SGS, KalAssay, MinAnalytical, Genalysis
Location
- CRS
- MGA2020 Zone 50 (GDA2020)
- EPSG
- 7850
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The reported arsenic grade in the indicated resource is a potential penalty element, requiring careful consideration for processing and concentrate quality.
Negative factors
- Presence of arsenic, which can be a penalty element or indicate processing complexities
Evidence · table
“1,132”
Context: 2.5
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
indicatedTampia Deposit · sulfurTonnes: 2500000Grade: 0.62Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tampia Deposit
- Commodity
- sulfur
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- FRS
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Lynn Widenbar
- Resource group id
- resource:ae9dd6948e030516f202
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 2500000
- Grade
- 0.62
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-10-01
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS, SGS, KalAssay, MinAnalytical, Genalysis
Location
- CRS
- MGA2020 Zone 50 (GDA2020)
- EPSG
- 7850
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The reported sulphur grade in the indicated resource is a potential factor for processing and environmental management.
Negative factors
- Presence of sulphur, which can indicate processing complexities or environmental considerations
Evidence · table
“0.62”
Context: 2.5
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
inferredTampia Deposit · goldTonnes: 2100000Grade: 104800Grade Unit: ouncesContained Metal: 104800Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tampia Deposit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- FRS
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Lynn Widenbar
- Resource group id
- resource:7a205ffc617472f8a7da
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 2100000
- Grade
- 104800
- Grade Unit
- ounces
- Contained Metal
- 104800
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-10-01
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS, SGS, KalAssay, MinAnalytical, Genalysis
Location
- CRS
- MGA2020 Zone 50 (GDA2020)
- EPSG
- 7850
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The inferred gold resource contributes significantly to the maiden MRE, showing good grade but with lower geological confidence typical of early-stage estimates.
Positive factors
- Maiden MRE for the company at this project
- JORC compliant and QP signed
- Good grade for open pit mining (1.56 g/t Au)
Negative factors
- Inferred category indicates lower geological confidence
Evidence · table
“104,800”
Context: 2.1
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
inferredTampia Deposit · arsenicTonnes: 2100000Grade: 1286Grade Unit: ppmView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tampia Deposit
- Commodity
- arsenic
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- FRS
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Lynn Widenbar
- Resource group id
- resource:7a205ffc617472f8a7da
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 2100000
- Grade
- 1286
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-10-01
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS, SGS, KalAssay, MinAnalytical, Genalysis
Location
- CRS
- MGA2020 Zone 50 (GDA2020)
- EPSG
- 7850
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The reported arsenic grade in the inferred resource is a potential penalty element, with lower confidence due to the resource category.
Negative factors
- Presence of arsenic, which can be a penalty element or indicate processing complexities
- Inferred category indicates lower geological confidence
Evidence · table
“1,286”
Context: 2.1
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
inferredTampia Deposit · sulfurTonnes: 2100000Grade: 0.55Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tampia Deposit
- Commodity
- sulfur
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- FRS
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Lynn Widenbar
- Resource group id
- resource:7a205ffc617472f8a7da
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 2100000
- Grade
- 0.55
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-10-01
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS, SGS, KalAssay, MinAnalytical, Genalysis
Location
- CRS
- MGA2020 Zone 50 (GDA2020)
- EPSG
- 7850
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The reported sulphur grade in the inferred resource is a potential factor for processing and environmental management, with lower confidence due to the resource category.
Negative factors
- Presence of sulphur, which can indicate processing complexities or environmental considerations
- Inferred category indicates lower geological confidence
Evidence · table
“0.55”
Context: 2.1
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
inferredTampia Deposit · goldTonnes: 4600000Grade: 223300Grade Unit: ouncesContained Metal: 223300Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tampia Deposit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- FRS
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Lynn Widenbar
- Resource group id
- resource:228ba6b43cc3cd1545ac
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 4600000
- Grade
- 223300
- Grade Unit
- ounces
- Contained Metal
- 223300
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-10-01
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS, SGS, KalAssay, MinAnalytical, Genalysis
Location
- CRS
- MGA2020 Zone 50 (GDA2020)
- EPSG
- 7850
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The total maiden MRE establishes a new gold resource for the company with a good open-pit grade, although the overall contained ounces are relatively modest.
Positive factors
- Maiden MRE for the company at this project
- JORC compliant and QP signed
- Good average grade for open pit mining (1.50 g/t Au)
Negative factors
- Contained gold ounces are relatively modest (223.3 koz is below the weak threshold of 500 koz)
- Total resource includes a significant inferred component
Evidence · table
“223,300”
Context: 4.6
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
inferredTampia Deposit · arsenicTonnes: 4600000Grade: 1201Grade Unit: ppmView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tampia Deposit
- Commodity
- arsenic
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- FRS
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Lynn Widenbar
- Resource group id
- resource:228ba6b43cc3cd1545ac
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 4600000
- Grade
- 1201
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-10-01
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS, SGS, KalAssay, MinAnalytical, Genalysis
Location
- CRS
- MGA2020 Zone 50 (GDA2020)
- EPSG
- 7850
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The total reported arsenic grade in the maiden MRE is a potential penalty element, requiring careful consideration for processing and concentrate quality.
Negative factors
- Presence of arsenic, which can be a penalty element or indicate processing complexities
Evidence · table
“1,201”
Context: 4.6
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
inferredTampia Deposit · sulfurTonnes: 4600000Grade: 0.59Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tampia Deposit
- Commodity
- sulfur
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- FRS
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Lynn Widenbar
- Resource group id
- resource:228ba6b43cc3cd1545ac
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 4600000
- Grade
- 0.59
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-10-01
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS, SGS, KalAssay, MinAnalytical, Genalysis
Location
- CRS
- MGA2020 Zone 50 (GDA2020)
- EPSG
- 7850
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The total reported sulphur grade in the maiden MRE is a potential factor for processing and environmental management.
Negative factors
- Presence of sulphur, which can indicate processing complexities or environmental considerations
Evidence · table
“0.59”
Context: 4.6
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
indicatedTampia Deposit · sulfurTonnes: 2500000Grade: 0.62Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tampia Deposit
- Commodity
- sulfur
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- FRS
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Lynn Widenbar
- Resource group id
- resource:ae9dd6948e030516f202
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 2500000
- Grade
- 0.62
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-10-01
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS, SGS, KalAssay, MinAnalytical, Genalysis
Location
- CRS
- MGA2020 Zone 50 (GDA2020)
- EPSG
- 7850
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The indicated gold resource represents a significant portion of the maiden MRE, providing a good grade for potential open-pit mining with reasonable geological confidence. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Positive factors
- Maiden MRE for the company at this project
- JORC compliant and QP signed
- Good grade for open pit mining (1.47 g/t Au)
- Indicated category provides reasonable geological confidence
Evidence · table
“0.62”
Context: 2.5
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
inferredTampia Deposit · sulfurTonnes: 2100000Grade: 0.55Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tampia Deposit
- Commodity
- sulfur
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- FRS
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Lynn Widenbar
- Resource group id
- resource:7a205ffc617472f8a7da
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 2100000
- Grade
- 0.55
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-10-01
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS, SGS, KalAssay, MinAnalytical, Genalysis
Location
- CRS
- MGA2020 Zone 50 (GDA2020)
- EPSG
- 7850
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The inferred gold resource contributes significantly to the maiden MRE, showing good grade but with lower geological confidence typical of early-stage estimates. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Positive factors
- Maiden MRE for the company at this project
- JORC compliant and QP signed
- Good grade for open pit mining (1.56 g/t Au)
Negative factors
- Inferred category indicates lower geological confidence
Evidence · table
“0.55”
Context: 2.1
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
inferredTampia Deposit · sulfurTonnes: 4600000Grade: 0.59Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tampia Deposit
- Commodity
- sulfur
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- FRS
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Lynn Widenbar
- Resource group id
- resource:228ba6b43cc3cd1545ac
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 4600000
- Grade
- 0.59
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-10-01
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS, SGS, KalAssay, MinAnalytical, Genalysis
Location
- CRS
- MGA2020 Zone 50 (GDA2020)
- EPSG
- 7850
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The total maiden MRE establishes a new gold resource for the company with a good open-pit grade, although the overall contained ounces are relatively modest. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Positive factors
- Maiden MRE for the company at this project
- JORC compliant and QP signed
- Good average grade for open pit mining (1.50 g/t Au)
Negative factors
- Contained gold ounces are relatively modest (223.3 koz is below the weak threshold of 500 koz)
- Total resource includes a significant inferred component
Evidence · table
“0.59”
Context: 4.6
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
indicatedTampia Deposit · goldTonnes: 3200000Grade: 130000Grade Unit: ouncesView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tampia Deposit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- FRS
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Lynn Widenbar
- Resource group id
- resource:e677b1d6cc93b44e1c69
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 3200000
- Grade
- 130000
- Grade Unit
- ounces
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-10-01
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS, SGS, KalAssay, MinAnalytical, Genalysis
Location
- CRS
- MGA2020 Zone 50 (GDA2020)
- EPSG
- 7850
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The indicated gold resource represents a significant portion of the maiden MRE, providing a good grade for potential open-pit mining with reasonable geological confidence. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Positive factors
- Maiden MRE for the company at this project
- JORC compliant and QP signed
- Good grade for open pit mining (1.47 g/t Au)
- Indicated category provides reasonable geological confidence
Evidence · table
“130,000”
Context: 3.2
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
inferredTampia Deposit · goldTonnes: 2700000Grade: 117000Grade Unit: ouncesView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tampia Deposit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- FRS
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Lynn Widenbar
- Resource group id
- resource:7538b27cdb8133e06cdd
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 2700000
- Grade
- 117000
- Grade Unit
- ounces
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-10-01
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS, SGS, KalAssay, MinAnalytical, Genalysis
Location
- CRS
- MGA2020 Zone 50 (GDA2020)
- EPSG
- 7850
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The inferred gold resource contributes significantly to the maiden MRE, showing good grade but with lower geological confidence typical of early-stage estimates. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Positive factors
- Maiden MRE for the company at this project
- JORC compliant and QP signed
- Good grade for open pit mining (1.56 g/t Au)
Negative factors
- Inferred category indicates lower geological confidence
Evidence · table
“117,000”
Context: 2.7
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
inferredTampia Deposit · goldTonnes: 5900000Grade: 247000Grade Unit: ouncesView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tampia Deposit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- FRS
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Lynn Widenbar
- Resource group id
- resource:26fc4b231221380803cd
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 5900000
- Grade
- 247000
- Grade Unit
- ounces
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-10-01
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS, SGS, KalAssay, MinAnalytical, Genalysis
Location
- CRS
- MGA2020 Zone 50 (GDA2020)
- EPSG
- 7850
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The inferred gold resource contributes significantly to the maiden MRE, showing good grade but with lower geological confidence typical of early-stage estimates. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Positive factors
- Maiden MRE for the company at this project
- JORC compliant and QP signed
- Good grade for open pit mining (1.56 g/t Au)
Negative factors
- Inferred category indicates lower geological confidence
Evidence · table
“247,000”
Context: 5.9
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
indicatedTampia Deposit · goldTonnes: 2800000Grade: 124000Grade Unit: ouncesView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tampia Deposit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- FRS
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Lynn Widenbar
- Resource group id
- resource:282e76277bc257f05b4b
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 2800000
- Grade
- 124000
- Grade Unit
- ounces
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-10-01
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS, SGS, KalAssay, MinAnalytical, Genalysis
Location
- CRS
- MGA2020 Zone 50 (GDA2020)
- EPSG
- 7850
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The indicated gold resource represents a significant portion of the maiden MRE, providing a good grade for potential open-pit mining with reasonable geological confidence. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Positive factors
- Maiden MRE for the company at this project
- JORC compliant and QP signed
- Good grade for open pit mining (1.47 g/t Au)
- Indicated category provides reasonable geological confidence
Evidence · table
“124,000”
Context: 2.8
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
inferredTampia Deposit · goldTonnes: 2300000Grade: 109000Grade Unit: ouncesView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tampia Deposit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- FRS
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Lynn Widenbar
- Resource group id
- resource:28b099e24b8b2bf007ce
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 2300000
- Grade
- 109000
- Grade Unit
- ounces
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-10-01
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS, SGS, KalAssay, MinAnalytical, Genalysis
Location
- CRS
- MGA2020 Zone 50 (GDA2020)
- EPSG
- 7850
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The inferred gold resource contributes significantly to the maiden MRE, showing good grade but with lower geological confidence typical of early-stage estimates. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Positive factors
- Maiden MRE for the company at this project
- JORC compliant and QP signed
- Good grade for open pit mining (1.56 g/t Au)
Negative factors
- Inferred category indicates lower geological confidence
Evidence · table
“109,000”
Context: 2.3
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
inferredTampia Deposit · goldTonnes: 5100000Grade: 233000Grade Unit: ouncesView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tampia Deposit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- FRS
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Lynn Widenbar
- Resource group id
- resource:e37383223ad6a9150259
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 5100000
- Grade
- 233000
- Grade Unit
- ounces
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-10-01
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS, SGS, KalAssay, MinAnalytical, Genalysis
Location
- CRS
- MGA2020 Zone 50 (GDA2020)
- EPSG
- 7850
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The inferred gold resource contributes significantly to the maiden MRE, showing good grade but with lower geological confidence typical of early-stage estimates. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Positive factors
- Maiden MRE for the company at this project
- JORC compliant and QP signed
- Good grade for open pit mining (1.56 g/t Au)
Negative factors
- Inferred category indicates lower geological confidence
Evidence · table
“233,000”
Context: 5.1
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
indicatedTampia Deposit · goldTonnes: 2200000Grade: 111000Grade Unit: ouncesView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tampia Deposit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- FRS
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Lynn Widenbar
- Resource group id
- resource:18b2a43d3cc4d7d5ee6c
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 2200000
- Grade
- 111000
- Grade Unit
- ounces
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-10-01
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS, SGS, KalAssay, MinAnalytical, Genalysis
Location
- CRS
- MGA2020 Zone 50 (GDA2020)
- EPSG
- 7850
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The indicated gold resource represents a significant portion of the maiden MRE, providing a good grade for potential open-pit mining with reasonable geological confidence. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Positive factors
- Maiden MRE for the company at this project
- JORC compliant and QP signed
- Good grade for open pit mining (1.47 g/t Au)
- Indicated category provides reasonable geological confidence
Evidence · table
“111,000”
Context: 2.2
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
inferredTampia Deposit · goldTonnes: 1800000Grade: 97000Grade Unit: ouncesView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tampia Deposit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- FRS
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Lynn Widenbar
- Resource group id
- resource:e812c621a663c0bc9b29
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 1800000
- Grade
- 97000
- Grade Unit
- ounces
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-10-01
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS, SGS, KalAssay, MinAnalytical, Genalysis
Location
- CRS
- MGA2020 Zone 50 (GDA2020)
- EPSG
- 7850
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The inferred gold resource contributes significantly to the maiden MRE, showing good grade but with lower geological confidence typical of early-stage estimates. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Positive factors
- Maiden MRE for the company at this project
- JORC compliant and QP signed
- Good grade for open pit mining (1.56 g/t Au)
Negative factors
- Inferred category indicates lower geological confidence
Evidence · table
“97,000”
Context: 1.8
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
inferredTampia Deposit · goldTonnes: 4000000Grade: 208000Grade Unit: ouncesView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tampia Deposit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- FRS
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Lynn Widenbar
- Resource group id
- resource:0e38be6b123106d4513e
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 4000000
- Grade
- 208000
- Grade Unit
- ounces
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-10-01
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS, SGS, KalAssay, MinAnalytical, Genalysis
Location
- CRS
- MGA2020 Zone 50 (GDA2020)
- EPSG
- 7850
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The inferred gold resource contributes significantly to the maiden MRE, showing good grade but with lower geological confidence typical of early-stage estimates. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Positive factors
- Maiden MRE for the company at this project
- JORC compliant and QP signed
- Good grade for open pit mining (1.56 g/t Au)
Negative factors
- Inferred category indicates lower geological confidence
Evidence · table
“208,000”
Context: 4.0
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
indicatedTampia Deposit · goldTonnes: 1900000Grade: 103000Grade Unit: ouncesView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tampia Deposit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- FRS
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Lynn Widenbar
- Resource group id
- resource:ad8d5c2081be7a9366a5
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 1900000
- Grade
- 103000
- Grade Unit
- ounces
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-10-01
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS, SGS, KalAssay, MinAnalytical, Genalysis
Location
- CRS
- MGA2020 Zone 50 (GDA2020)
- EPSG
- 7850
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The indicated gold resource represents a significant portion of the maiden MRE, providing a good grade for potential open-pit mining with reasonable geological confidence. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Positive factors
- Maiden MRE for the company at this project
- JORC compliant and QP signed
- Good grade for open pit mining (1.47 g/t Au)
- Indicated category provides reasonable geological confidence
Evidence · table
“103,000”
Context: 1.9
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
inferredTampia Deposit · goldTonnes: 1600000Grade: 91000Grade Unit: ouncesView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tampia Deposit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- FRS
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Lynn Widenbar
- Resource group id
- resource:d9e45cf91c1d3048a3ad
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 1600000
- Grade
- 91000
- Grade Unit
- ounces
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-10-01
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS, SGS, KalAssay, MinAnalytical, Genalysis
Location
- CRS
- MGA2020 Zone 50 (GDA2020)
- EPSG
- 7850
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The inferred gold resource contributes significantly to the maiden MRE, showing good grade but with lower geological confidence typical of early-stage estimates. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Positive factors
- Maiden MRE for the company at this project
- JORC compliant and QP signed
- Good grade for open pit mining (1.56 g/t Au)
Negative factors
- Inferred category indicates lower geological confidence
Evidence · table
“91,000”
Context: 1.6
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
inferredTampia Deposit · goldTonnes: 3500000Grade: 194000Grade Unit: ouncesView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tampia Deposit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- FRS
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Lynn Widenbar
- Resource group id
- resource:1e9c90665f266eeb2e13
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 3500000
- Grade
- 194000
- Grade Unit
- ounces
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-10-01
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS, SGS, KalAssay, MinAnalytical, Genalysis
Location
- CRS
- MGA2020 Zone 50 (GDA2020)
- EPSG
- 7850
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The inferred gold resource contributes significantly to the maiden MRE, showing good grade but with lower geological confidence typical of early-stage estimates. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Positive factors
- Maiden MRE for the company at this project
- JORC compliant and QP signed
- Good grade for open pit mining (1.56 g/t Au)
Negative factors
- Inferred category indicates lower geological confidence
Evidence · table
“194,000”
Context: 3.5
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
indicatedTampia Deposit · goldTonnes: 1700000Grade: 97000Grade Unit: ouncesView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tampia Deposit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- FRS
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Lynn Widenbar
- Resource group id
- resource:3dd84c65ce1fb93159b8
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 1700000
- Grade
- 97000
- Grade Unit
- ounces
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-10-01
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS, SGS, KalAssay, MinAnalytical, Genalysis
Location
- CRS
- MGA2020 Zone 50 (GDA2020)
- EPSG
- 7850
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The indicated gold resource represents a significant portion of the maiden MRE, providing a good grade for potential open-pit mining with reasonable geological confidence. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Positive factors
- Maiden MRE for the company at this project
- JORC compliant and QP signed
- Good grade for open pit mining (1.47 g/t Au)
- Indicated category provides reasonable geological confidence
Evidence · table
“97,000”
Context: 1.7
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
inferredTampia Deposit · goldTonnes: 1400000Grade: 85000Grade Unit: ouncesView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tampia Deposit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- FRS
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Lynn Widenbar
- Resource group id
- resource:9ba67bb1c206db466cbe
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 1400000
- Grade
- 85000
- Grade Unit
- ounces
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-10-01
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS, SGS, KalAssay, MinAnalytical, Genalysis
Location
- CRS
- MGA2020 Zone 50 (GDA2020)
- EPSG
- 7850
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The inferred gold resource contributes significantly to the maiden MRE, showing good grade but with lower geological confidence typical of early-stage estimates. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Positive factors
- Maiden MRE for the company at this project
- JORC compliant and QP signed
- Good grade for open pit mining (1.56 g/t Au)
Negative factors
- Inferred category indicates lower geological confidence
Evidence · table
“85,000”
Context: 1.4
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
inferredTampia Deposit · goldTonnes: 3100000Grade: 182000Grade Unit: ouncesView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tampia Deposit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- FRS
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Lynn Widenbar
- Resource group id
- resource:c5dfbbe76d5e4d5cf4ea
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 3100000
- Grade
- 182000
- Grade Unit
- ounces
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-10-01
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS, SGS, KalAssay, MinAnalytical, Genalysis
Location
- CRS
- MGA2020 Zone 50 (GDA2020)
- EPSG
- 7850
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The inferred gold resource contributes significantly to the maiden MRE, showing good grade but with lower geological confidence typical of early-stage estimates. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Positive factors
- Maiden MRE for the company at this project
- JORC compliant and QP signed
- Good grade for open pit mining (1.56 g/t Au)
Negative factors
- Inferred category indicates lower geological confidence
Evidence · table
“182,000”
Context: 3.1
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
Metallurgical Results (3)
leachTampia Project · goldRecovery: 85.6 %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tampia Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- FRS
Test Work
- Program Status
- detailed
- Test Type
- leach
- Processing Route
- ultra-fine grinding with enhanced leaching
- Sample
- Flotation concentrate
Recovery
- Recovery
- 85.6 %
- Recovery Basis
- actual_test
Lab
- Consultant
- JT Metallurgical Services
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Ultra-fine grinding and enhanced leaching of flotation concentrate achieves good gold recovery, providing a potential solution for refractory gold, though it may imply higher processing costs.
Positive factors
- Good gold recovery (85.6%) from ultra-fine grinding and enhanced leaching of flotation concentrate
Negative factors
- Ultra-fine grinding and enhanced leaching can be a more complex and costly processing route
Evidence · text
“Ultra-fine grinding (UFG) of the flotation concentrate with enhanced leaching returned 85.6% gold recovery”
Tags used in scoring
POX/BIOX Routeneutral
Pressure or bio-oxidation for refractory ore — high CAPEX and OPEX.
Why it applies: processing_route matches the pox_biox signal
flotationTampia Project · arsenicRecovery: 91.5 %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tampia Project
- Commodity
- arsenic
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- FRS
Test Work
- Program Status
- detailed
- Test Type
- flotation
- Processing Route
- flotation
- Sample
- Fresh master composite gravity tailings
- Grind P80
- 125 µm
Recovery
- Recovery
- 91.5 %
- Recovery Basis
- to_concentrate
- Mass Pull
- 5.2 %
Lab
- Consultant
- JT Metallurgical Services
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Flotation effectively recovers arsenic into the concentrate, which is positive for overall metal recovery but highlights the need to manage arsenic in the final product.
Positive factors
- High arsenic recovery (91.5%) into flotation concentrate, indicating it can be managed
Negative factors
- High recovery of arsenic into concentrate means it will be present in the final product, potentially leading to penalties
Evidence · text
“Two stage flotation of the fresh master composite gravity tailings recovered 89.7% of the gold, 91.5% of the arsenic and 98.8% of the sulphur at a 5.2% mass pull resulting in a flotation tailings grade of 0.18g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
Mill Routeneutral
Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
Why it applies: processing_route matches the flotation signal
flotationTampia Project · sulfurRecovery: 98.8 %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tampia Project
- Commodity
- sulfur
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- FRS
Test Work
- Program Status
- detailed
- Test Type
- flotation
- Processing Route
- flotation
- Sample
- Fresh master composite gravity tailings
- Grind P80
- 125 µm
Recovery
- Recovery
- 98.8 %
- Recovery Basis
- to_concentrate
- Mass Pull
- 5.2 %
Lab
- Consultant
- JT Metallurgical Services
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Flotation effectively recovers sulphur into the concentrate, which is positive for overall metal recovery but highlights the need to manage sulphur in the final product.
Positive factors
- Very high sulphur recovery (98.8%) into flotation concentrate, indicating it can be managed
Negative factors
- High recovery of sulphur into concentrate means it will be present in the final product, potentially leading to environmental or processing considerations
Evidence · text
“Two stage flotation of the fresh master composite gravity tailings recovered 89.7% of the gold, 91.5% of the arsenic and 98.8% of the sulphur at a 5.2% mass pull resulting in a flotation tailings grade of 0.18g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
Mill Routeneutral
Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
Why it applies: processing_route matches the flotation signal
How Atlas produces this analysis
Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.