FRS: British Hill MRE Continues Solid Growth
Original announcement by asx on
- Company
- Forrestania Resources Limited
- Ticker
- FRS
- Exchange
- ASX
- Region
- Western Australia
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-09-23 23:22:46 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Forrestania Resources has updated its British Hill Mineral Resource Estimate, reporting a total resource of 4.12Mt at 1.60g/t Au (212,400oz). The update represents a 21% increase in total tonnage and a 37% increase in Indicated resources compared to the previous estimate.
Reasoning: The update shows strong growth in both total tonnage and higher-confidence Indicated resources, driven by recent drilling.
Positive factors
- Tonnage growth of 21%
- Significant increase in Indicated resources (37%)
- High-confidence Indicated category now comprises >50% of gold ounces
- JORC compliant with QP sign-off
Negative factors
- Includes significant historical data component
Facts used in scoring: 6
Classification and evidence
Category Upgradepositive
Resource confidence improved — Inferred upgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Measured. De-risking signal.
Why it applies: Indicated Mineral Resources increased by 37% from the previous estimate.
Evidence · text
“representing a 37% increase in higher-confidence Indicated Mineral Resources”
Tonnage Growthpositive
Significant tonnage increase (≥15%) vs prior estimate with grade maintained or improved.
Why it applies: Total resource tonnage increased by 21% following the inclusion of 15 additional RC holes.
Evidence · text
“MRE update represents a 21% increase”
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: Mr Lynn Widenbar, a Fellow of AusIMM, is named as the Competent Person.
Evidence · text
“based on information compiled by Mr Lynn Widenbar, a Competent Person”
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The resource is explicitly stated to be JORC-compliant.
Evidence · text
“is pleased to announce a JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 6. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (6)
indicatedBritish Hill · goldTonnes: 2650000Grade: 1.62Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 138100Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- British Hill
- 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:183d69283ef0db9e072d
- Deposit or zone
- British Hill
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Material type
- mixed
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 2650000
- Grade
- 1.62
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 138100
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-09-24
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong growth in high-confidence category.
Positive factors
- 37% increase in Indicated resources
Evidence · table
“1.62”
Context: 2,650,000
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
inferredBritish Hill · goldTonnes: 1470000Grade: 1.57Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 74300Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- British Hill
- 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:7f25e0a369a4055ed6e8
- Deposit or zone
- British Hill
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Material type
- mixed
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 1470000
- Grade
- 1.57
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 74300
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-09-24
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Standard inferred component of the resource.
Negative factors
- Inferred category is lower confidence
Evidence · table
“1.57”
Context: 1,470,000
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
indicatedBritish Hill · goldTonnes: 4120000Grade: 1.6Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 212400Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- British Hill
- 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:9dced938dca51bfda675
- Deposit or zone
- British Hill
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Material type
- mixed
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 4120000
- Grade
- 1.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 212400
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-09-24
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Total resource growth is significant.
Positive factors
- 21% increase in total tonnage
Evidence · table
“1.60”
Context: 4,120,000
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
indicatedBritish Hill · goldTonnes: 1.62Grade: 0.5Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- British Hill
- 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:2e15c0053b3a7ec9a4e3
- Deposit or zone
- British Hill
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Material type
- mixed
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 1.62
- Grade
- 0.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-09-24
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong growth in high-confidence category. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Positive factors
- 37% increase in Indicated resources
Evidence · table
“0.5”
Context: 1.62
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
inferredBritish Hill · goldTonnes: 1.57Grade: 0.5Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- British Hill
- 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:3fe2cf3509d0d70dcca9
- Deposit or zone
- British Hill
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Material type
- mixed
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 1.57
- Grade
- 0.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-09-24
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Standard inferred component of the resource. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Negative factors
- Inferred category is lower confidence
Evidence · table
“0.5”
Context: 1.57
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
inferredBritish Hill · goldTonnes: 1.6Grade: 0.5Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- British Hill
- 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:925a901484f2f145b99a
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 1.6
- Grade
- 0.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-09-24
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Standard inferred component of the resource. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Negative factors
- Inferred category is lower confidence
Evidence · table
“0.5”
Context: 1.60
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
How Atlas produces this analysis
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