RKB: 2026 Annual Financial Statements
Original announcement by asx on
- Company
- Rokeby Resources Limited
- Ticker
- RKB
- Exchange
- ASX
- Region
- Victoria
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Antimony, Copper, Silver, Lead, Zinc, Tin
- Document categories
- Resource update, Agreement transaction, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-30 08:30:04 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Rokeby Resources Limited announced its annual financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2026, highlighting the landmark acquisition of the Omeo Gold Project in Victoria. The company has commenced a nine-hole drill program at Sunnyside to upgrade the historical, non-JORC compliant resource estimate of 2.4 Mt at 4.02 g/t Au for 320,000 ounces of gold. Despite an increased operating loss, the company's cash position was strengthened by a $4.34 million placement.
Reasoning: Rokeby Resources completed the acquisition of the Omeo Gold Project, a significant strategic move, and has commenced a drill program to upgrade its historical, non-JORC compliant resource estimate. The company reported an increased operating loss for the year but maintains a strong cash position.
Positive factors
- Acquisition of Omeo Gold Project, a significant strategic asset
- Commencement of a drill program at Sunnyside to upgrade the historical estimate
- Renewal of Mining Licence MIN 4921 for 20 years, underpinning long-term potential
- Strong cash position of $3.4 million at 30 June 2026 following a $4.34 million placement
Negative factors
- Historical resource estimate is non-JORC (2012) compliant and not classified by a Competent Person
- Increased operating loss for the year ended 30 June 2026 compared to the prior year
- Divestment of Northern Territory and Western Australia tenements, indicating portfolio rationalization
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 8
Classification and evidence
Historical Estimate Onlynegative
Estimate pre-dates or does not comply with current JORC/NI 43-101 standards — requires verification drilling.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states that the resource estimate is 'non-JORC (2012) compliant' and 'A Competent Person has not done sufficient work to classify the historical estimate as a Mineral Resource in accordance with the JORC Code'.
Evidence · text
“Historical estimates are not JORC (2012) compliant. A Competent Person has not done sufficient work to classify the historical estimate as a Mineral Resource in accordance with the JORC Code.”
No QP/CP Disclosurenegative
No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states that 'A Competent Person has not done sufficient work to classify the historical estimate as a Mineral Resource in accordance with the JORC Code'.
Evidence · text
“A Competent Person has not done sufficient work to classify the historical estimate as a Mineral Resource in accordance with the JORC Code.”
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: A significant portion of the Omeo Gold Project's historical resource is classified as Inferred, including 999 kt at Maude and 930 kt at Sunnyside, totaling 1,929 kt.
Evidence · table
“Inferred”
Context: 999
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: The document presents a historical mineral resource estimate for the Omeo Gold Project, which is now being targeted for upgrade through a new drill program.
Evidence · text
“The Project is underpinned by a non-JORC (2012) Historical Mineral Resource Estimate of 2.4 Mt at 4.02 g/t Au for 320,000 ounces of gold across the Maude and Sunnyside deposits”
Maiden Resourceneutral
First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component.
Why it applies: The Omeo Gold Project's resource estimate is historical and is being presented by Rokeby for the first time as part of their acquisition, with plans to upgrade it.
Evidence · text
“The Project is underpinned by a non-JORC (2012) Historical Mineral Resource Estimate of 2.4 Mt at 4.02 g/t Au for 320,000 ounces of gold across the Maude and Sunnyside deposits”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 7. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (7)
indicatedOmeo Gold Project · goldTonnes: 414000Grade: 5.2Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 69Contained Unit: kozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Omeo Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_vic
- Reported Region
- Victoria
- Ticker
- RKB
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- No
- Resource group id
- resource:d737f0c6e0eeb223a84d
- Deposit or zone
- Maude
- Mining method
- underground
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 414000
- Grade
- 5.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 69
- Contained Unit
- koz
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-04-24T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a historical Indicated resource for the Maude deposit with a strong gold grade, but its non-JORC compliant status and lack of QP sign-off reduce confidence.
Positive factors
- Indicated category provides moderate geological confidence
- Grade of 5.2 g/t Au is considered strong for gold deposits
Negative factors
- Estimate is historical and non-JORC compliant, lacking current verification by a Competent Person
Evidence · table
“5.2”
Context: 414
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
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
inferredOmeo Gold Project · goldTonnes: 999000Grade: 3.5Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 112Contained Unit: kozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Omeo Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_vic
- Reported Region
- Victoria
- Ticker
- RKB
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- No
- Resource group id
- resource:a9d8bd0b911dfcdd6c06
- Deposit or zone
- Maude
- Mining method
- underground
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 999000
- Grade
- 3.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 112
- Contained Unit
- koz
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-04-24T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a historical Inferred resource for the Maude deposit with a moderate gold grade, but its non-JORC compliant status and lower confidence category are notable.
Positive factors
- Grade of 3.5 g/t Au is considered moderate for gold deposits
Negative factors
- Estimate is historical and non-JORC compliant, lacking current verification by a Competent Person
- Inferred category represents lower geological confidence
Evidence · table
“3.5”
Context: 999
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
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
indicatedOmeo Gold Project · goldTonnes: 113000Grade: 8.8Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 32Contained Unit: kozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Omeo Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_vic
- Reported Region
- Victoria
- Ticker
- RKB
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- No
- Resource group id
- resource:54719c1bb8e0556fd794
- Deposit or zone
- Sunnyside
- Mining method
- underground
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 113000
- Grade
- 8.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 32
- Contained Unit
- koz
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-04-24T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical Indicated resource for the Sunnyside deposit shows an exceptional gold grade, but its non-JORC compliant status and lack of QP sign-off reduce overall confidence.
Positive factors
- Indicated category provides moderate geological confidence
- Grade of 8.8 g/t Au is considered exceptional for gold deposits
Negative factors
- Estimate is historical and non-JORC compliant, lacking current verification by a Competent Person
Evidence · table
“8.8”
Context: 113
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
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
inferredOmeo Gold Project · goldTonnes: 930000Grade: 3.5Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 106Contained Unit: kozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Omeo Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_vic
- Reported Region
- Victoria
- Ticker
- RKB
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- No
- Resource group id
- resource:6195763294670633c8fd
- Deposit or zone
- Sunnyside
- Mining method
- underground
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 930000
- Grade
- 3.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 106
- Contained Unit
- koz
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-04-24T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a historical Inferred resource for the Sunnyside deposit with a moderate gold grade, but its non-JORC compliant status and lower confidence category are notable.
Positive factors
- Grade of 3.5 g/t Au is considered moderate for gold deposits
Negative factors
- Estimate is historical and non-JORC compliant, lacking current verification by a Competent Person
- Inferred category represents lower geological confidence
Evidence · table
“3.5”
Context: 930
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
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
indicatedOmeo Gold Project · goldTonnes: 527000Grade: 6Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 101Contained Unit: kozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Omeo Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_vic
- Reported Region
- Victoria
- Ticker
- RKB
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- No
- Resource group id
- resource:1bdca73eea13ab413b80
- Mining method
- underground
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 527000
- Grade
- 6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 101
- Contained Unit
- koz
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-04-24T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The total historical Indicated resource for the Omeo Gold Project shows a strong average gold grade, but its non-JORC compliant status and lack of QP sign-off reduce confidence.
Positive factors
- Total Indicated resource for the project provides moderate geological confidence
- Average grade of 6.0 g/t Au is considered strong for gold deposits
Negative factors
- Estimate is historical and non-JORC compliant, lacking current verification by a Competent Person
Evidence · table
“6.0”
Context: 527
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
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
inferredOmeo Gold Project · goldTonnes: 1929000Grade: 3.5Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 218Contained Unit: kozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Omeo Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_vic
- Reported Region
- Victoria
- Ticker
- RKB
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- No
- Resource group id
- resource:784cb22aef268ad9cb50
- Mining method
- underground
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 1929000
- Grade
- 3.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 218
- Contained Unit
- koz
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-04-24T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The total historical Inferred resource for the Omeo Gold Project is substantial in tonnage with a moderate gold grade, but its non-JORC compliant status and lower confidence category are significant considerations.
Positive factors
- Large tonnage in the Inferred category indicates significant exploration potential
- Average grade of 3.5 g/t Au is considered moderate for gold deposits
Negative factors
- Estimate is historical and non-JORC compliant, lacking current verification by a Competent Person
- Inferred category represents lower geological confidence
Evidence · table
“3.5”
Context: 1,929
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
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
inferredOmeo Gold Project · goldTonnes: 2456000Grade: 4Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 320Contained Unit: kozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Omeo Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_vic
- Reported Region
- Victoria
- Ticker
- RKB
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- No
- Resource group id
- resource:09ac510fce7c3fa1e6a0
- Mining method
- underground
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 2456000
- Grade
- 4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 320
- Contained Unit
- koz
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-04-24T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The total historical resource for the Omeo Gold Project is substantial in scale with a strong average gold grade, but its non-JORC compliant status and significant Inferred component are key considerations.
Positive factors
- Total historical resource of 320,000 ounces of gold is a significant scale
- Average grade of 4.0 g/t Au is considered strong for gold deposits
Negative factors
- Estimate is historical and non-JORC compliant, lacking current verification by a Competent Person
- A significant portion of the resource is in the Inferred category, representing lower geological confidence
Evidence · table
“4.0”
Context: 2,456
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
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
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.