ML8: Significant Near-Surface Gold Exploration Target Clermont
Original announcement by asx on
- Company
- Moonlight Resources Ltd
- Ticker
- ML8
- Exchange
- ASX
- Region
- central Queensland
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Resource update, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-10-13 23:55:31 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Moonlight Resources Ltd has announced a significant near-surface gold Exploration Target at its Clermont Gold Project in central Queensland, totaling 16.2 – 19.8 Mt at 0.94 - 1.15 g/t Au for 443 - 662 koz of contained gold across three prospects. This conceptual target provides a framework for systematically expanding the project's gold Mineral Resource base, with a 13,000m RC drilling program underway to test the target and support a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate.
Reasoning: Moonlight Resources has defined a significant near-surface gold exploration target of 443-662 koz at Clermont, providing a clear pathway for future resource definition, though the target remains conceptual and is not a Mineral Resource Estimate.
Positive factors
- Exploration Target Defined
- Near-Surface
- Significant Scale
- Clear Path to MRE
Negative factors
- Conceptual Nature
- No Current MRE
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 8
Classification and evidence
Exploration Target Definedpositive · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Why it applies: The company has announced a 'significant new Exploration Target (ET)' for its Clermont Gold Project.
Evidence · text
“significant new Exploration Target (ET) across the Leo Grande, Goldfinger and Petersens gold prospects”
Near-Surfacepositive · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Why it applies: The Exploration Target is described as a 'substantial, predominantly near-surface gold opportunity'.
Evidence · text
“Substantial, predominantly near-surface gold opportunity”
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The report includes a 'JORC, 2012 EDITION: TABLE 1 REPORT' and states that the Competent Person qualifies under the JORC Code.
Evidence · text
“JORC, 2012 EDITION: TABLE 1 REPORT”
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: Dr. Bryce Healy, a member of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, is named as the Competent Person and consents to the inclusion of information in the report.
Evidence · text
“Dr. Bryce Healy, who is a member of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy... 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” (JORC Code).”
Maiden Resourceneutral
First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component.
Why it applies: The company is targeting 'near-term delivery of a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE)' for the Clermont Project.
Evidence · text
“targeting near-term delivery of a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) for the Clermont Project”
No Current MREnegative · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states that 'Insufficient exploration has been undertaken to estimate a Mineral Resource' and 'No current MRE' for the prospects.
Evidence · text
“Insufficient exploration has been undertaken to estimate a Mineral Resource in the target areas, and it is uncertain whether further exploration will result in a Mineral Resource.”
Conceptual Naturenegative · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Why it applies: The Exploration Target is explicitly stated as 'conceptual in nature' and not a Mineral Resource estimate.
Evidence · text
“The potential quantity and grade are conceptual in nature. Insufficient exploration has been undertaken to estimate a Mineral Resource in the target areas, and it is uncertain whether further exploration will result in a Mineral Resource.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 8. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (8)
Leo Grande Exploration TargetClermont · goldTonnes: 11100000Grade: 0.87Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 281000Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Clermont
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_qld
- Reported Region
- central Queensland
- Ticker
- ML8
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Dr. Bryce Healy
- Resource group id
- resource:6cb86196978e64dda042
- Deposit or zone
- Leo Grande Exploration Target
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Tonnes
- 11100000
- Grade
- 0.87
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 281000
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-10-14
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
Location
- CRS
- GDA94 MGA Zone 52
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moonlight Resources has defined a significant near-surface gold exploration target of 443-662 koz at Clermont, providing a clear pathway for future resource definition, though the target remains conceptual and is not a Mineral Resource Estimate.
Positive factors
- Exploration Target Defined
- Near-Surface
- Significant Scale
- Clear Path to MRE
Negative factors
- Conceptual Nature
- No Current MRE
Evidence · table
“0.87”
Context: 11.1
Tags used in scoring
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
Leo Grande Exploration TargetClermont · goldTonnes: 13600000Grade: 1.06Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 420000Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Clermont
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_qld
- Reported Region
- central Queensland
- Ticker
- ML8
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Dr. Bryce Healy
- Resource group id
- resource:1fd0bf80c3a4892954c9
- Deposit or zone
- Leo Grande Exploration Target
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Tonnes
- 13600000
- Grade
- 1.06
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 420000
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-10-14
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
Location
- CRS
- GDA94 MGA Zone 52
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moonlight Resources has defined a significant near-surface gold exploration target of 443-662 koz at Clermont, providing a clear pathway for future resource definition, though the target remains conceptual and is not a Mineral Resource Estimate.
Positive factors
- Exploration Target Defined
- Near-Surface
- Significant Scale
- Clear Path to MRE
Negative factors
- Conceptual Nature
- No Current MRE
Evidence · table
“1.06”
Context: 13.6
Tags used in scoring
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
Goldfinger Exploration TargetClermont · goldTonnes: 2700000Grade: 1.2Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 95000Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Clermont
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_qld
- Reported Region
- central Queensland
- Ticker
- ML8
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Dr. Bryce Healy
- Resource group id
- resource:8e5a3451491118d47d94
- Deposit or zone
- Goldfinger Exploration Target
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Tonnes
- 2700000
- Grade
- 1.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 95000
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-10-14
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
Location
- CRS
- GDA94 MGA Zone 52
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moonlight Resources has defined a significant near-surface gold exploration target of 443-662 koz at Clermont, providing a clear pathway for future resource definition, though the target remains conceptual and is not a Mineral Resource Estimate.
Positive factors
- Exploration Target Defined
- Near-Surface
- Significant Scale
- Clear Path to MRE
Negative factors
- Conceptual Nature
- No Current MRE
Evidence · table
“1.20”
Context: 2.7
Tags used in scoring
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
Goldfinger Exploration TargetClermont · goldTonnes: 3300000Grade: 1.5Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 142000Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Clermont
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_qld
- Reported Region
- central Queensland
- Ticker
- ML8
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Dr. Bryce Healy
- Resource group id
- resource:427a1c90267f44f427c7
- Deposit or zone
- Goldfinger Exploration Target
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Tonnes
- 3300000
- Grade
- 1.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 142000
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-10-14
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
Location
- CRS
- GDA94 MGA Zone 52
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moonlight Resources has defined a significant near-surface gold exploration target of 443-662 koz at Clermont, providing a clear pathway for future resource definition, though the target remains conceptual and is not a Mineral Resource Estimate.
Positive factors
- Exploration Target Defined
- Near-Surface
- Significant Scale
- Clear Path to MRE
Negative factors
- Conceptual Nature
- No Current MRE
Evidence · table
“1.50”
Context: 3.3
Tags used in scoring
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
Petersens Exploration TargetClermont · goldTonnes: 2300000Grade: 1Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 67000Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Clermont
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_qld
- Reported Region
- central Queensland
- Ticker
- ML8
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Dr. Bryce Healy
- Resource group id
- resource:0b57a46254c3ac4feeb3
- Deposit or zone
- Petersens Exploration Target
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Tonnes
- 2300000
- Grade
- 1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 67000
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-10-14
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
Location
- CRS
- GDA94 MGA Zone 52
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moonlight Resources has defined a significant near-surface gold exploration target of 443-662 koz at Clermont, providing a clear pathway for future resource definition, though the target remains conceptual and is not a Mineral Resource Estimate.
Positive factors
- Exploration Target Defined
- Near-Surface
- Significant Scale
- Clear Path to MRE
Negative factors
- Conceptual Nature
- No Current MRE
Evidence · table
“1.00”
Context: 2.3
Tags used in scoring
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
Petersens Exploration TargetClermont · goldTonnes: 2800000Grade: 1.22Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 100000Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Clermont
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_qld
- Reported Region
- central Queensland
- Ticker
- ML8
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Dr. Bryce Healy
- Resource group id
- resource:e22fa74afffad742c536
- Deposit or zone
- Petersens Exploration Target
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Tonnes
- 2800000
- Grade
- 1.22
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 100000
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-10-14
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
Location
- CRS
- GDA94 MGA Zone 52
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moonlight Resources has defined a significant near-surface gold exploration target of 443-662 koz at Clermont, providing a clear pathway for future resource definition, though the target remains conceptual and is not a Mineral Resource Estimate.
Positive factors
- Exploration Target Defined
- Near-Surface
- Significant Scale
- Clear Path to MRE
Negative factors
- Conceptual Nature
- No Current MRE
Evidence · table
“1.22”
Context: 2.8
Tags used in scoring
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
Clermont Exploration Target TotalClermont · goldTonnes: 16200000Grade: 0.94Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 443000Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Clermont
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_qld
- Reported Region
- central Queensland
- Ticker
- ML8
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Dr. Bryce Healy
- Resource group id
- resource:dc624d0e7dbc7c703925
- Deposit or zone
- Clermont Exploration Target Total
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Tonnes
- 16200000
- Grade
- 0.94
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 443000
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-10-14
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
Location
- CRS
- GDA94 MGA Zone 52
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moonlight Resources has defined a significant near-surface gold exploration target of 443-662 koz at Clermont, providing a clear pathway for future resource definition, though the target remains conceptual and is not a Mineral Resource Estimate.
Positive factors
- Exploration Target Defined
- Near-Surface
- Significant Scale
- Clear Path to MRE
Negative factors
- Conceptual Nature
- No Current MRE
Evidence · table
“0.94”
Context: 16.2
Tags used in scoring
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
Clermont Exploration Target TotalClermont · goldTonnes: 19800000Grade: 1.15Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 662000Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Clermont
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_qld
- Reported Region
- central Queensland
- Ticker
- ML8
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Dr. Bryce Healy
- Resource group id
- resource:170873ee2976e5ab7e6d
- Deposit or zone
- Clermont Exploration Target Total
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Tonnes
- 19800000
- Grade
- 1.15
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 662000
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-10-14
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
Location
- CRS
- GDA94 MGA Zone 52
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moonlight Resources has defined a significant near-surface gold exploration target of 443-662 koz at Clermont, providing a clear pathway for future resource definition, though the target remains conceptual and is not a Mineral Resource Estimate.
Positive factors
- Exploration Target Defined
- Near-Surface
- Significant Scale
- Clear Path to MRE
Negative factors
- Conceptual Nature
- No Current MRE
Evidence · table
“1.15”
Context: 19.8
Tags used in scoring
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
How Atlas produces this analysis
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