Barton Gold nearly doubles Challenger underground resource to 230koz
Barton Gold updated its JORC estimate: Challenger underground resources rose to 230koz at 3.65 g/t gold, with Tarcoola about 400koz combined.
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what happened
Australian gold developer Barton Gold Holdings has updated its JORC mineral resource estimates, according to a press release distributed by ACCESS Newswire. The Challenger underground resource more than doubled to 230koz at an average grade of 3.65 g/t gold. Including the Tarcoola project, total gold ounces at the hub are about 400koz.
The company is running a definitive feasibility study (DFS) for a Stage 1 operation, with publication targeted for Q1 CY27. The CGM mill is fully permitted, which could shorten the timeline and capex needed to restart operations. The Tarcoola resource stands at 29koz, 72% of it in the Indicated category.
why it matters
For the gold market this is a local update: the project is small and no development decision has been made. The DFS results, financing and timing of underground mining permits will be the key next steps.
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- Barton Gold Holdings Limited (BGD) Challenger Underground MRE More Than Doubles to 230koz — accessnewswire.com, 28 October 2026 at 01:55 UTC
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