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Austral Resources Australia Ltd (ASX:AR1)

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Announcement
Release
19 Jun 2026 8:42AM
Price at Release
$0.084
Full Release
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Summary
Austral Resources Australia Ltd (ASX: AR1) has confirmed a significant copper oxide system near its Mt Kelly Copper Oxide Facility, following maiden drilling at the Canyon Prospect. Initial results include a notable intercept of 24 meters at 1.03% copper across a 1.2-kilometer mineralized trend, located less than 4 kilometers from existing infrastructure. The mineralization remains open in multiple directions, underscoring substantial exploration potential. These results align with Austral's strategy to enhance copper inventories around current facilities, potentially leveraging existing infrastructure without the need for additional processing investments.
Key Points
  • Austral Resources Australia Ltd (ASX: AR1) confirmed a significant copper oxide system near Mt Kelly.
  • Maiden drilling at Canyon Prospect returned 24m at 1.03% Cu over a 1.2km strike.
  • The copper system is less than 4km from the Mt Kelly Copper Oxide Facility.
  • Mineralization remains open in multiple directions, indicating exploration upside.
  • Drilling highlights include 57m at 0.44% Cu and 29m at 0.36% Cu.
  • Austral aims to expand copper inventory around existing infrastructure.
  • The Canyon Prospect offers a pathway to future operation feed without new processing facilities.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This information is autogenerated and has not been reviewed for accuracy or completeness. You should refer to the full announcement here for further information.