Alkane Resources Reports FY26 Resource Growth Across Björkdal, Costerfield and Tomingley
Original announcement by cruxinvestor on
- Company
- Alkane Resources
- Ticker
- ALK
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Australia
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Copper, Antimony
- Document categories
- Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-09-14 11:03:52 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Alkane Resources reported FY26 resource growth across its Björkdal, Costerfield, and Tomingley assets, successfully offsetting depletion from mining. The group Measured and Indicated gold resource stands at 8.64 million ounces as of 30 June 2026.
Reasoning: The update demonstrates successful exploration by replacing mined ounces with new resource additions across multiple projects.
Positive factors
- Resource growth across all producing assets
- Depletion replacement through exploration
- Significant gold resource maintained at Boda-Kaiser
Negative factors
- Boda-Kaiser figures are historical/not re-estimated
Facts used in scoring: 11
Classification and evidence
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: The document reports a group resource and reserve update for multiple assets.
Evidence · text
“Alkane Resources Reports FY26 Resource Growth Across Björkdal, Costerfield and Tomingley”
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: Technical information for Björkdal was approved by Chris Davis, Alkane's Chief Geologist.
Evidence · text
“prepared under the supervision of and approved by Chris Davis, Alkane's Chief Geologist”
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: Technical information for Björkdal was prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 standards.
Evidence · text
“approved by Chris Davis, Alkane's Chief Geologist, in accordance with NI 43-101 disclosure standards”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 11. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (11)
indicatedBjörkdal · goldTonnes: 22470000Grade: 2.07Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1497000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Björkdal
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- sweden
- Reported Region
- Sweden
- Ticker
- ALK
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:96f01da6ccd7a7df72fc
- Deposit or zone
- Björkdal
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 22470000
- Grade
- 2.07
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 1497000
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-06-30
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: M&I resource increased due to exploration results.
Positive factors
- Resource growth including Storheden area
Evidence · text
“Björkdal's Measured and Indicated resource increased to 22.47 million tonnes at 2.07 grams per tonne gold, containing 1,497,000 ounces.”
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
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
inferredBjörkdal · goldTonnes: 12100000Grade: 1.57Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 611000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Björkdal
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- sweden
- Reported Region
- Sweden
- Ticker
- ALK
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:defa949a7a0226642988
- Deposit or zone
- Björkdal
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 12100000
- Grade
- 1.57
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 611000
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-06-30
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred resource component of the Björkdal project.
Evidence · text
“The mine also carries an Inferred resource of 12.1 million tonnes at 1.57 grams per tonne for 611,000 ounces”
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
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
probableBjörkdal · goldTonnes: 13120000Grade: 1.33Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 563000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Björkdal
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- sweden
- Reported Region
- Sweden
- Ticker
- ALK
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- reserve
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:efeae5b2f9231be49d23
- Deposit or zone
- Björkdal
Resource Data
- Category
- probable
- Tonnes
- 13120000
- Grade
- 1.33
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 563000
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-06-30
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Ore reserve reported for Björkdal.
Evidence · text
“an Ore Reserve of 13.12 million tonnes at 1.33 grams per tonne for 563,000 ounces.”
Tags used in scoring
Probable Reservepositive
Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
Why it applies: category is "probable"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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
probableTomingley · goldTonnes: 11410000Grade: 1.7Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 641000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tomingley
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_nsw
- Reported Region
- New South Wales
- Ticker
- ALK
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- reserve
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:4f5691ed57ff3d3e3880
- Deposit or zone
- Tomingley
Resource Data
- Category
- probable
- Tonnes
- 11410000
- Grade
- 1.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 641000
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-06-30
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Tomingley ore reserve growth.
Positive factors
- Ore Reserve increase
Evidence · text
“Tomingley's Ore Reserve increased to 11.41 million tonnes at 1.7 grams per tonne gold for 641,000 ounces”
Tags used in scoring
Probable Reservepositive
Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
Why it applies: category is "probable"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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
inferredTomingley · goldTonnes: 4550000Grade: 2.1Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 304000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tomingley
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_nsw
- Reported Region
- New South Wales
- Ticker
- ALK
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:b7164a932b9cc1cfb0dd
- Deposit or zone
- Tomingley
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 4550000
- Grade
- 2.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 304000
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-06-30
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred resource for Tomingley.
Positive factors
- Includes Peak Hill deposit
Evidence · text
“its Inferred Mineral Resource of 4.55 million tonnes at 2.1 grams per tonne, containing 304,000 ounces, includes the Peak Hill deposit.”
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
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
probableCosterfield · goldTonnes: 960000Grade: 5.5Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 170000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Costerfield
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_vic
- Reported Region
- Victoria
- Ticker
- ALK
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- reserve
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:9a75b694caf3b2537c02
- Deposit or zone
- Costerfield
Resource Data
- Category
- probable
- Tonnes
- 960000
- Grade
- 5.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 170000
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-06-30
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Costerfield ore reserve.
Positive factors
- High grade intercept
Evidence · text
“Costerfield's Ore Reserve stood at 960,000 tonnes at 5.5 grams per tonne gold and 1.6% antimony, containing 170,000 ounces of gold”
Tags used in scoring
Probable Reservepositive
Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
Why it applies: category is "probable"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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
probableCosterfield · antimonyTonnes: 960000Grade: 1.6Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 15000Contained Unit: tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Costerfield
- Commodity
- antimony
- Region
- australia_vic
- Reported Region
- Victoria
- Ticker
- ALK
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- reserve
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:9a75b694caf3b2537c02
- Deposit or zone
- Costerfield
Resource Data
- Category
- probable
- Tonnes
- 960000
- Grade
- 1.6
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 15000
- Contained Unit
- t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-06-30
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Antimony byproduct in Costerfield reserve.
Evidence · text
“960,000 tonnes at 5.5 grams per tonne gold and 1.6% antimony, containing 170,000 ounces of gold and 15,000 tonnes of antimony.”
Tags used in scoring
Probable Reservepositive
Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
Why it applies: category is "probable"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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
indicatedBoda-Kaiser · goldTonnes: 537000000Grade: 0.32Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 5.57Contained Unit: mozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Boda-Kaiser
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_nsw
- Reported Region
- New South Wales
- Ticker
- ALK
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:5b4d3ca635c913a28346
- Deposit or zone
- Boda-Kaiser
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 537000000
- Grade
- 0.32
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 5.57
- Contained Unit
- moz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-06-06
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2025-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Boda-Kaiser resource is a restatement of October 2025 data.
Negative factors
- Not re-estimated in this update
Evidence · text
“Boda-Kaiser's Measured and Indicated resource comprises 537 million tonnes at 0.32 grams per tonne gold and 0.19% copper, containing 5.57 million ounces of gold and 1.01 million tonnes of copper.”
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
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
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
indicatedBoda-Kaiser · copperTonnes: 537000000Grade: 0.19Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 1.01Contained Unit: mtHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Boda-Kaiser
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- australia_nsw
- Reported Region
- New South Wales
- Ticker
- ALK
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:5b4d3ca635c913a28346
- Deposit or zone
- Boda-Kaiser
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 537000000
- Grade
- 0.19
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 1.01
- Contained Unit
- mt
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-06-06
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2025-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Boda-Kaiser copper resource is a restatement of October 2025 data.
Negative factors
- Not re-estimated in this update
Evidence · text
“537 million tonnes at 0.32 grams per tonne gold and 0.19% copper, containing 5.57 million ounces of gold and 1.01 million tonnes of copper.”
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
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
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
inferredBoda-Kaiser · goldTonnes: 258000000Grade: 0.33Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 2.73Contained Unit: mozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Boda-Kaiser
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_nsw
- Reported Region
- New South Wales
- Ticker
- ALK
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:550f5036f272303c4081
- Deposit or zone
- Boda-Kaiser
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 258000000
- Grade
- 0.33
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 2.73
- Contained Unit
- moz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-06-06
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2025-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Boda-Kaiser inferred resource is a restatement of October 2025 data.
Negative factors
- Not re-estimated in this update
Evidence · text
“Its inferred resource adds a further 258 million tonnes at 0.33 grams per tonne gold and 0.18% copper, containing 2.73 million ounces of gold and 0.45 million tonnes of copper.”
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
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
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
inferredBoda-Kaiser · copperTonnes: 258000000Grade: 0.18Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 0.45Contained Unit: mtHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Boda-Kaiser
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- australia_nsw
- Reported Region
- New South Wales
- Ticker
- ALK
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:550f5036f272303c4081
- Deposit or zone
- Boda-Kaiser
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 258000000
- Grade
- 0.18
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 0.45
- Contained Unit
- mt
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-06-06
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2025-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Boda-Kaiser copper resource is a restatement of October 2025 data.
Negative factors
- Not re-estimated in this update
Evidence · text
“Its inferred resource adds a further 258 million tonnes at 0.33 grams per tonne gold and 0.18% copper, containing 2.73 million ounces of gold and 0.45 million tonnes of copper.”
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
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
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
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