Group Resources & Reserves Statement FY26
Original announcement by globenewswire on
- Company
- Alkane Resources Limited
- Ticker
- ALK
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Australia
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Copper, Antimony
- Document categories
- Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-09-11 02:33:34 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Alkane Resources Limited has released its FY26 Group Resources & Reserves Statement, reporting growth in mineral resources and ore reserves across its Björkdal, Tomingley, and Costerfield assets. The update confirms continued resource replacement through exploration and extension, maintaining a strong producing portfolio in Australia and Sweden.
Reasoning: The company reports group-wide resource and reserve growth across multiple producing assets, reinforcing the portfolio value.
Positive factors
- continued growth in resources at each producing asset
- all assets replacing depletion through exploration and extension
- JORC and NI 43-101 compliant
Negative factors
- Boda Kaiser resource is not newly re-estimated
Facts used in scoring: 14
Classification and evidence
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 Chris Davis, a Competent Person (MAusIMM CP(Geo)), has approved the statements.
Evidence · text
“Those documents have been approved by Mr Chris Davis.”
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The announcement states that estimates comply with the JORC Code 2012.
Evidence · text
“comply with the ASX Listing Rules and the JORC Code”
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The announcement states that technical reports supporting the information are NI 43-101 compliant.
Evidence · text
“has prepared following NI 43-101 compliant technical reports”
Mill Routeneutral
Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
Why it applies: the document describes a mill_cil route ("CIP")
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 14. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (14)
indicatedBjörkdal · goldTonnes: 22474000Grade: 2.07Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Björkdal
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- sweden
- Reported Region
- Sweden
- Ticker
- ALK
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 22474000
- Grade
- 2.07
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid gold grade for an indicated resource at Björkdal.
Evidence · table
“2.07”
Context: 22,474
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedTomingley · goldTonnes: 17302000Grade: 2.1Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tomingley
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia
- Reported Region
- Australia
- Ticker
- ALK
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 17302000
- Grade
- 2.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Consistent gold grade for Tomingley indicated resource.
Evidence · table
“2.1”
Context: 17,302
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedCosterfield · goldTonnes: 1993000Grade: 6Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Costerfield
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia
- Reported Region
- Australia
- Ticker
- ALK
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 1993000
- Grade
- 6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong high-grade gold intercept at Costerfield.
Positive factors
- high grade intercept
Evidence · table
“6.0”
Context: 1,993
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedBoda Kaiser · goldTonnes: 537000000Grade: 0.32Grade Unit: g/tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Boda Kaiser
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia
- Reported Region
- Australia
- Ticker
- ALK
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 537000000
- Grade
- 0.32
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Large scale resource, but note it has not been re-estimated in this release.
Positive factors
- massive tonnage
Negative factors
- stale data
Evidence · table
“0.32”
Context: 537,000
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedBoda Kaiser · copperTonnes: 537000000Grade: 0.19Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Boda Kaiser
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- australia
- Reported Region
- Australia
- Ticker
- ALK
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 537000000
- Grade
- 0.19
- Grade Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Copper grade for Boda Kaiser, noted as not newly re-estimated.
Negative factors
- stale data
Evidence · table
“0.19”
Context: 537,000
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredBjörkdal · goldTonnes: 12096000Grade: 1.57Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Björkdal
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- sweden
- Reported Region
- Sweden
- Ticker
- ALK
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 12096000
- Grade
- 1.57
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred resource at Björkdal.
Evidence · table
“1.57”
Context: 12,096
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredTomingley · goldTonnes: 4549000Grade: 2.1Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tomingley
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia
- Reported Region
- Australia
- Ticker
- ALK
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 4549000
- Grade
- 2.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred resource at Tomingley.
Evidence · table
“2.1”
Context: 4,549
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredCosterfield · goldTonnes: 969000Grade: 3.6Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Costerfield
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia
- Reported Region
- Australia
- Ticker
- ALK
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 969000
- Grade
- 3.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred resource at Costerfield.
Evidence · table
“3.6”
Context: 969
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredBoda Kaiser · goldTonnes: 258000000Grade: 0.33Grade Unit: g/tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Boda Kaiser
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia
- Reported Region
- Australia
- Ticker
- ALK
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 258000000
- Grade
- 0.33
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred resource for Boda Kaiser, not newly re-estimated.
Negative factors
- stale data
Evidence · table
“0.33”
Context: 258,000
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredBoda Kaiser · copperTonnes: 258000000Grade: 0.18Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Boda Kaiser
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- australia
- Reported Region
- Australia
- Ticker
- ALK
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 258000000
- Grade
- 0.18
- Grade Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Copper grade for Boda Kaiser, not newly re-estimated.
Negative factors
- stale data
Evidence · table
“0.18”
Context: 258,000
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
reserveBjörkdal · goldTonnes: 13121000Grade: 1.33Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Björkdal
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- sweden
- Reported Region
- Sweden
- Ticker
- ALK
Resource Data
- Category
- reserve
- Tonnes
- 13121000
- Grade
- 1.33
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Ore reserve at Björkdal.
Evidence · table
“1.33”
Context: 13,121
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
reserveTomingley · goldTonnes: 11407000Grade: 1.7Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tomingley
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia
- Reported Region
- Australia
- Ticker
- ALK
Resource Data
- Category
- reserve
- Tonnes
- 11407000
- Grade
- 1.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Ore reserve at Tomingley.
Evidence · table
“1.7”
Context: 11,407
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
reserveCosterfield · goldTonnes: 960000Grade: 5.5Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Costerfield
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia
- Reported Region
- Australia
- Ticker
- ALK
Resource Data
- Category
- reserve
- Tonnes
- 960000
- Grade
- 5.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong gold grade for Costerfield ore reserve.
Positive factors
- high grade
Evidence · table
“5.5”
Context: 960
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
reserveCosterfield · antimonyTonnes: 960000Grade: 1.6Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Costerfield
- Commodity
- antimony
- Region
- australia
- Reported Region
- Australia
- Ticker
- ALK
Resource Data
- Category
- reserve
- Tonnes
- 960000
- Grade
- 1.6
- Grade Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Antimony grade for Costerfield ore reserve.
Evidence · table
“1.6”
Context: 960
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
How Atlas produces this analysis
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