NMG: 2026 Annual Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve Statement

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Company
New Murchison Gold Limited
Ticker
NMG
Exchange
ASX
Region
Western Australia
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
None reported
Document categories
Resource update
Extracted
2026-09-23 07:04:40 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published:

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

New Murchison Gold Limited has released its annual Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves Statement for the financial year ending 30 June 2026. The company reported an increase in total Mineral Resources to 353,700 ounces at 2.4 g/t gold and total Ore Reserves to 90,800 ounces at 2.5 g/t gold, successfully replacing mining depletion. The update includes maiden Mineral Resource Estimates for Lydia and Abbotts, and a maiden Ore Reserve for Cloudkicker, all compliant with JORC 2012.

Reasoning: New Murchison Gold Limited has reported a significant increase in overall contained gold ounces for both Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves, successfully replacing mining depletion. The update includes maiden estimates for new deposits and category upgrades, all compliant with JORC 2012 and supported by active mining operations, indicating strong project growth and de-risking.

Positive factors

  • Overall contained gold ounces increased for both resources and reserves
  • Exploration successfully replaced mining depletion
  • Maiden Mineral Resource Estimates for Lydia and Abbotts
  • Maiden Ore Reserve for Cloudkicker
  • Category upgrades from Inferred to Indicated for several deposits
  • JORC 2012 compliant estimates signed off by Competent Persons
  • Active mining operations at Crown Prince and Cloudkicker

Negative factors

  • Some areas still require additional drilling for classification improvement or to define boundaries
  • Potential for deleterious elements (arsenic) at Lydia requires further investigation

Facts used in scoring: 16

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 16. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Resource Estimates (16)

measuredGarden Gully Gold Project · goldTonnes: 263000Grade: 3.5Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 29400Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Garden Gully Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
Western Australia
Ticker
NMG

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Craig Stokes, Lynn Widenbar
Resource group id
resource:dc3e937ba6ca11dee715
Deposit or zone
Crown Prince OP
Mining method
combined

Resource Data

Category
measured
Tonnes
263000
Grade
3.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
29400
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-06-30

Lab

Laboratory
Intertek Laboratories, Nagrom, Bureau Veritas

Location

CRS
MGA2020, Zone 50
Loc. Confidence
medium

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High confidence Measured Resource for an actively mined open pit deposit, contributing significantly to the overall resource.

Positive factors

  • High confidence Measured Resource
  • JORC compliant
  • QP/CP signed
  • Active production

Evidence · table

“263,000”

Context: Crown Prince OP

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

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

indicatedGarden Gully Gold Project · goldTonnes: 360000Grade: 3.3Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 37900Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Garden Gully Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
Western Australia
Ticker
NMG

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Craig Stokes, Lynn Widenbar
Resource group id
resource:b46d1088cb70ff9d9bd6
Deposit or zone
Crown Prince OP
Mining method
combined

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
360000
Grade
3.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
37900
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-06-30

Lab

Laboratory
Intertek Laboratories, Nagrom, Bureau Veritas

Location

CRS
MGA2020, Zone 50
Loc. Confidence
medium

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated Resource for an actively mined open pit deposit, with category upgrade from Inferred to Indicated, enhancing confidence.

Positive factors

  • Indicated Resource
  • JORC compliant
  • QP/CP signed
  • Category Upgrade
  • Active production

Evidence · table

“360,000”

Context: Crown Prince OP

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: Reasonable geological confidence for this resource.

Evidence · table

“Indicated”

Context: 360,000

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

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

inferredGarden Gully Gold Project · goldTonnes: 14000Grade: 0.8Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 400Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Garden Gully Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
Western Australia
Ticker
NMG

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Craig Stokes, Lynn Widenbar
Resource group id
resource:232ee901037e8766cdc0
Deposit or zone
Crown Prince OP
Mining method
combined

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
14000
Grade
0.8
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
400
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-06-30

Lab

Laboratory
Intertek Laboratories, Nagrom, Bureau Veritas

Location

CRS
MGA2020, Zone 50
Loc. Confidence
medium

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Small Inferred Resource for the open pit, indicating some remaining potential but with lower confidence.

Positive factors

  • JORC compliant
  • QP/CP signed

Negative factors

  • Inferred Resource

Evidence · table

“14,000”

Context: Crown Prince OP

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: Speculative category with limited drilling.

Evidence · table

“Inferred”

Context: 14,000

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

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

measuredGarden Gully Gold Project · goldTonnes: 190000Grade: 0.8Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 4800Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Garden Gully Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
Western Australia
Ticker
NMG

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Craig Stokes, Lynn Widenbar
Resource group id
resource:07f5a83df1c33c9722f2
Deposit or zone
Crown Prince OP Stockpiles
Mining method
combined

Resource Data

Category
measured
Tonnes
190000
Grade
0.8
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
4800
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-06-30

Lab

Laboratory
Intertek Laboratories, Nagrom, Bureau Veritas

Location

CRS
MGA2020, Zone 50
Loc. Confidence
medium

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Resource from existing stockpiles, providing immediate feed for operations.

Positive factors

  • High confidence resource from stockpiles
  • JORC compliant
  • QP/CP signed

Evidence · table

“190,000”

Context: Stockpiles

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

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

measuredGarden Gully Gold Project · goldTonnes: 12000Grade: 3.3Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1300Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Garden Gully Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
Western Australia
Ticker
NMG

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Craig Stokes, Lynn Widenbar
Resource group id
resource:e0fd2e2fab74f0847daa
Deposit or zone
Crown Prince UG
Mining method
combined

Resource Data

Category
measured
Tonnes
12000
Grade
3.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
1300
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
1.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-06-30

Lab

Laboratory
Intertek Laboratories, Nagrom, Bureau Veritas

Location

CRS
MGA2020, Zone 50
Loc. Confidence
medium

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High confidence Measured Resource for the underground component, indicating future growth potential.

Positive factors

  • High confidence Measured Resource
  • JORC compliant
  • QP/CP signed
  • Underground potential

Evidence · table

“12,000”

Context: Crown Prince UG

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

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

indicatedGarden Gully Gold Project · goldTonnes: 1081000Grade: 3.6Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 126700Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Garden Gully Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
Western Australia
Ticker
NMG

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Craig Stokes, Lynn Widenbar
Resource group id
resource:8fe4e7828b4b9add852f
Deposit or zone
Crown Prince UG
Mining method
combined

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
1081000
Grade
3.6
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
126700
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
1.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-06-30

Lab

Laboratory
Intertek Laboratories, Nagrom, Bureau Veritas

Location

CRS
MGA2020, Zone 50
Loc. Confidence
medium

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Significant Indicated Resource for the underground component, with category upgrade, pointing to future growth.

Positive factors

  • Large Indicated Resource
  • JORC compliant
  • QP/CP signed
  • Category Upgrade
  • Underground potential

Evidence · table

“1,081,000”

Context: Crown Prince UG

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: Reasonable geological confidence for this resource.

Evidence · table

“Indicated”

Context: 1,081,000

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

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

inferredGarden Gully Gold Project · goldTonnes: 361000Grade: 1.9Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 22400Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Garden Gully Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
Western Australia
Ticker
NMG

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Craig Stokes, Lynn Widenbar
Resource group id
resource:1ae51382be8c34725e04
Deposit or zone
Crown Prince UG
Mining method
combined

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
361000
Grade
1.9
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
22400
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
1.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-06-30

Lab

Laboratory
Intertek Laboratories, Nagrom, Bureau Veritas

Location

CRS
MGA2020, Zone 50
Loc. Confidence
medium

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate Inferred Resource for the underground component, indicating potential but requiring further drilling to increase confidence.

Positive factors

  • JORC compliant
  • QP/CP signed
  • Underground potential

Negative factors

  • Inferred Resource

Evidence · table

“361,000”

Context: Crown Prince UG

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: Speculative category with limited drilling.

Evidence · table

“Inferred”

Context: 361,000

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

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

indicatedGarden Gully Gold Project · goldTonnes: 341000Grade: 2.3Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 25100Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Garden Gully Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
Western Australia
Ticker
NMG

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Craig Stokes, Lynn Widenbar
Resource group id
resource:fcf32c69fc87edd7a041
Deposit or zone
Cloudkicker
Mining method
combined

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
341000
Grade
2.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
25100
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-06-30

Lab

Laboratory
Intertek Laboratories, Nagrom, Bureau Veritas

Location

CRS
MGA2020, Zone 50
Loc. Confidence
medium

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Significant Indicated Resource for Cloudkicker, with category upgrade, supporting the maiden Ore Reserve.

Positive factors

  • Indicated Resource
  • JORC compliant
  • QP/CP signed
  • Category Upgrade

Evidence · table

“341,000”

Context: Cloudkicker

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: Reasonable geological confidence for this resource.

Evidence · table

“Indicated”

Context: 341,000

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

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

inferredGarden Gully Gold Project · goldTonnes: 159000Grade: 1.2Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 6100Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Garden Gully Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
Western Australia
Ticker
NMG

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Craig Stokes, Lynn Widenbar
Resource group id
resource:bc089bb52d5256d69180
Deposit or zone
Cloudkicker
Mining method
combined

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
159000
Grade
1.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
6100
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-06-30

Lab

Laboratory
Intertek Laboratories, Nagrom, Bureau Veritas

Location

CRS
MGA2020, Zone 50
Loc. Confidence
medium

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate Inferred Resource for Cloudkicker, indicating potential but requiring further drilling to increase confidence.

Positive factors

  • JORC compliant
  • QP/CP signed

Negative factors

  • Inferred Resource

Evidence · table

“159,000”

Context: Cloudkicker

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: Speculative category with limited drilling.

Evidence · table

“Inferred”

Context: 159,000

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

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

measuredGarden Gully Gold Project · goldTonnes: 2000Grade: 17.1Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1100Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Garden Gully Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
Western Australia
Ticker
NMG

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Craig Stokes, Lynn Widenbar
Resource group id
resource:2ee512241276571e050f
Deposit or zone
Lydia
Mining method
combined

Resource Data

Category
measured
Tonnes
2000
Grade
17.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
1100
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-06-30

Lab

Laboratory
Intertek Laboratories, Nagrom, Bureau Veritas

Location

CRS
MGA2020, Zone 50
Loc. Confidence
medium

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade Measured Resource for the maiden Lydia estimate, indicating strong potential, but with a small tonnage and potential for deleterious elements.

Positive factors

  • High confidence Measured Resource
  • JORC compliant
  • QP/CP signed
  • Maiden Resource

Negative factors

  • Potential deleterious elements

Evidence · table

“2,000”

Context: Lydia

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

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

indicatedGarden Gully Gold Project · goldTonnes: 474000Grade: 1.7Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 26400Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Garden Gully Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
Western Australia
Ticker
NMG

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Craig Stokes, Lynn Widenbar
Resource group id
resource:09508a4027765d49febb
Deposit or zone
Lydia
Mining method
combined

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
474000
Grade
1.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
26400
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-06-30

Lab

Laboratory
Intertek Laboratories, Nagrom, Bureau Veritas

Location

CRS
MGA2020, Zone 50
Loc. Confidence
medium

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Significant Indicated Resource for the maiden Lydia estimate, with category upgrade, but potential for deleterious elements needs further study.

Positive factors

  • Indicated Resource
  • JORC compliant
  • QP/CP signed
  • Maiden Resource
  • Category Upgrade

Negative factors

  • Potential deleterious elements

Evidence · table

“474,000”

Context: Lydia

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: Reasonable geological confidence for this resource.

Evidence · table

“Indicated”

Context: 474,000

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

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

inferredGarden Gully Gold Project · goldTonnes: 486000Grade: 1.8Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 27600Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Garden Gully Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
Western Australia
Ticker
NMG

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Craig Stokes, Lynn Widenbar
Resource group id
resource:cb736be675d8f7c05526
Deposit or zone
Lydia
Mining method
combined

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
486000
Grade
1.8
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
27600
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-06-30

Lab

Laboratory
Intertek Laboratories, Nagrom, Bureau Veritas

Location

CRS
MGA2020, Zone 50
Loc. Confidence
medium

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate Inferred Resource for the maiden Lydia estimate, indicating potential but requiring further drilling and study on deleterious elements.

Positive factors

  • JORC compliant
  • QP/CP signed
  • Maiden Resource

Negative factors

  • Inferred Resource
  • Potential deleterious elements

Evidence · table

“486,000”

Context: Lydia

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: Speculative category with limited drilling.

Evidence · table

“Inferred”

Context: 486,000

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

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

inferredGarden Gully Gold Project · goldTonnes: 789000Grade: 1.8Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 44500Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Garden Gully Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
Western Australia
Ticker
NMG

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Craig Stokes, Lynn Widenbar
Resource group id
resource:23fc1c758bb4cfd0c738
Deposit or zone
Abbotts
Mining method
combined

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
789000
Grade
1.8
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
44500
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-06-30

Lab

Laboratory
Intertek Laboratories, Nagrom, Bureau Veritas

Location

CRS
MGA2020, Zone 50
Loc. Confidence
medium

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Significant Inferred Resource for the maiden Abbotts estimate, indicating good potential but requiring further drilling to increase confidence.

Positive factors

  • JORC compliant
  • QP/CP signed
  • Maiden Resource

Negative factors

  • Inferred Resource

Evidence · table

“789,000”

Context: Abbotts

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: Speculative category with limited drilling.

Evidence · table

“Inferred”

Context: 789,000

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

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

probableGarden Gully Gold Project · goldTonnes: 640000Grade: 3.1Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 65000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Garden Gully Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
Western Australia
Ticker
NMG

Resource scope

Estimate type
reserve
Reporting standards
jorc
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Hemal Patel
Resource group id
resource:b6b77462367afddc2b46
Deposit or zone
Crown Prince OP
Mining method
combined

Resource Data

Category
probable
Tonnes
640000
Grade
3.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
65000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.7
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-06-30

Lab

Laboratory
Intertek Laboratories, Nagrom, Bureau Veritas

Location

CRS
MGA2020, Zone 50
Loc. Confidence
medium

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Significant Probable Reserve for the actively mined Crown Prince open pit, demonstrating economic viability.

Positive factors

  • Probable Reserve
  • JORC compliant
  • QP/CP signed
  • Active production

Evidence · table

“640,000”

Context: Crown Prince OP

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

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

probableGarden Gully Gold Project · goldTonnes: 310000Grade: 2.2Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 21000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Garden Gully Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
Western Australia
Ticker
NMG

Resource scope

Estimate type
reserve
Reporting standards
jorc
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Hemal Patel
Resource group id
resource:bf13f88dd7170278db82
Deposit or zone
Cloudkicker OP
Mining method
combined

Resource Data

Category
probable
Tonnes
310000
Grade
2.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
21000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.7
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-06-30

Lab

Laboratory
Intertek Laboratories, Nagrom, Bureau Veritas

Location

CRS
MGA2020, Zone 50
Loc. Confidence
medium

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Maiden Probable Ore Reserve for Cloudkicker, with mining already underway, significantly de-risking the project.

Positive factors

  • Maiden Reserve
  • Probable Reserve
  • JORC compliant
  • QP/CP signed
  • Mining underway

Evidence · table

“310,000”

Context: Cloudkicker OP

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

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

provenGarden Gully Gold Project · goldTonnes: 190000Grade: 0.8Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 4800Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Garden Gully Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
Western Australia
Ticker
NMG

Resource scope

Estimate type
reserve
Reporting standards
jorc
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Hemal Patel
Resource group id
resource:ceb91bdd82872cd6e744
Deposit or zone
Crown Prince stockpiles
Mining method
combined

Resource Data

Category
proven
Tonnes
190000
Grade
0.8
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
4800
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.7
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-06-30

Lab

Laboratory
Intertek Laboratories, Nagrom, Bureau Veritas

Location

CRS
MGA2020, Zone 50
Loc. Confidence
medium

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Proven Reserve from existing stockpiles, providing immediate and high-confidence feed for operations.

Positive factors

  • Proven Reserve
  • JORC compliant
  • QP/CP signed
  • Immediate feed

Evidence · table

“190,000”

Context: Crown Prince stockpiles

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

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

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.