The Day’s Play Edition 76: ASX resource growth, gold drilling and processing milestones | PSC MRE expansion, OD6 metallurgy, CZN funding pathway

The Day’s Play Edition 76: ASX resource growth, gold drilling and processing milestones | PSC MRE expansion, OD6 metallurgy, CZN funding pathway

May 20, 2026 Off By MarketOpen

Prospect Resources (ASX:PSC) expanded Mumbezhi resources, materially increasing contained copper and gold inventory ahead of planned development studies. OD6 Metals (ASX:OD6) strengthened Quinn’s processing pathway through historic metallurgy supporting conventional fluorspar upgrading assumptions. Corazon Mining (ASX:CZN) secured funding, ownership and processing optionality around a WA gold restart opportunity. GBM Resources (ASX:GBM) extended Twin Hills mineralisation beyond current estimates, supporting future resource growth. Strata Minerals (ASX:SMX) expanded Zelica continuity, advancing resource definition across strike and depth. Cazaly Resources (ASX:CAZ) confirmed deeper Goongarrie gold continuity, strengthening confidence in high grade shoots. OncoSil Medical (ASX:OSL) gained Australian approval, enabling domestic commercialisation pathways. MB Gold (ASX:MBG) confirmed Twin Veins mineralisation through maiden drilling, supporting follow up programmes. Amara Minerals (ASX:AM3) reported antimony across all Trojan holes, extending targeting confidence. Iceni Gold (ASX:ICL) advanced multiple programmes, broadening exploration exposure. 49 Metals (ASX:49M) expanded Nevada tenure, adding strategic ground and historical datasets.

Trading Halt Raising Capital: $LEX, $MPK

Runs on the Board: $WIA, $MMA, $WCN, $HYD, $FLG, $RC1

Selection Table: $EVG, $SIS, $MCM

 

Prospect expanded Mumbezhi’s MRE base, increasing tonnage, copper and gold while adding a maiden Inferred MRE.

THE PLAY

  • Updated MRE delivered 208.1Mt at 0.42% Cu and 0.49% CuEq.

  • Gold resources increased 106% to 262,100oz from recent re assaying.
  • Contained copper increased 14% to 877,100t across all deposits.
  • Maiden West Mwombezhi Inferred MRE added shallow copper resource growth.
  • Nyungu Central Indicated classification represents approximately 35% of the MRE.

THE PITCH

  • Mumbezhi includes Nyungu Central, Kabikupa and West Mwombezhi deposits.

  • Total MRE includes copper, cobalt and gold resource exposure.
  • Nyungu Central holds 154.4Mt at 0.42% Cu and 0.51% CuEq.
  • Kabikupa remains unchanged at 23.0Mt at 0.48% Cu.
  • West Mwombezhi contains 30.7Mt at 0.37% Cu Inferred.

THE NEXT OVERS

  • Phase 3 diamond drilling is underway at southern Nyungu Central.

  • Aircore and RC drilling has commenced across regional targets.
  • Technical studies support initial Scoping Study targeted in Q4 2026.

Read full ASX Announcement here.

OD6 Metals (ASX:OD6)

Historic Flotation Results Strengthen Quinn Processing Pathway

Historic metallurgical testwork indicated Quinn mineralisation may support conventional fluorspar upgrading, subject to modern metallurgical confirmation.

THE PLAY

  • Historic testwork indicated acid grade concentrate potential from Quinn mineralisation.

  • Mammoth returned 97.83% CaF₂ at 70% recovery through flotation.
  • Mammoth returned 95.0% CaF₂ at 82.7% recovery.
  • Horseshoe produced concentrates up to ~89% CaF₂.
  • Conventional grinding and flotation were identified as primary methods.

THE PITCH

  • Quinn includes Mammoth and Horseshoe fluorspar mineralisation areas.

  • Historical testwork was completed by Union Carbide and Galigher.
  • Mammoth sample head grade was 28.29% CaF₂.
  • Horseshoe sample head grade was 58.57% CaF₂.
  • Historic testwork was preliminary and unoptimised.

THE NEXT OVERS

  • Samples will be sent for optical ore sorting with TOMRA.

  • Additional metallurgical flotation testwork is planned this quarter.
  • OD6 will apply for bulk sample permits across multiple areas.

Read full ASX Announcement here.

Corazon Mining (ASX:CZN)

Chalice Deal Unlocks Funded WA Gold Restart

Corazon has secured resource, tenure, funding and processing optionality around an advanced WA gold asset.

THE PLAY

  • Chalice acquisition secures 100% ownership from Westgold under binding agreement.

  • Existing resource delivers 191,000oz at 2.7g/t Au JORC 2012.
  • Westgold backing adds 19.9% strategic shareholding after Acquisition and Placement completion.
  • A$16.5 million Placement funds upfront consideration, drilling, studies and exploration.
  • Immediate 15,000m drilling will target mineralisation extensions and new targets.

THE PITCH

  • Chalice sits on granted Mining Lease ML 15/786 in Western Australia’s Higginsville district.

  • Chalice has 645,000oz production history across open pit and underground mining.
  • 7 operating processing facilities are located within 130km of Chalice.
  • Westgold’s 1.6Mtpa Higginsville CIL facility sits 22km from Chalice by road.
  • Corazon also holds Two Pools and Feather Cap gold projects in Western Australia.

THE NEXT OVERS

  • Shareholder approval will be sought at the General Meeting.

  • Placement settlement and Consideration Shares issue follow approval.
  • Phase 1 drilling starts immediately after Acquisition completion.

Read full ASX Announcement here.

The Day's Play Sponsor: Frontline Drilling

GBM Resources (ASX:GBM)

High Grade Step Out Strengthens 309 Growth Case

GBM extended high grade mineralisation east of the 309 MRE, reinforcing resource growth potential at Twin Hills.

THE PLAY

  • High grade gold extended east of 309 MRE beyond the current resource envelope.

  • TNDH026 returned 21m @ 2.50g/t Au from 158m including 4m @ 9.24g/t Au.
  • TNDH026 returned 14m @ 2.99g/t Au from 194m including 5m @ 6.86g/t Au.
  • Drilling supports mineralisation continuity outside the current MRE along strike and at depth.
  • Assays remain pending for 20 drill holes across Lone Sister and 309.

THE PITCH

  • Twin Hills Gold Project hosts ~1.0Moz Au MRE in the Drummond Basin.

  • 3 drill rigs are operating across Lone Sister and 309 deposits.
  • The 50,000m Stage 2 drilling program is underway at Twin Hills.
  • Yandan hosts 0.44Moz @ 1.1g/t Au including 0.20Moz @ 5.7g/t Au.
  • Additional drilling supports evolving geological and structural understanding of mineralisation at 309.

THE NEXT OVERS

  • Further assay results are expected progressively from the Stage 2 program.

  • Preparation to drill the Yandan deposit is underway.
  • Drilling continues across Lone Sister and 309 at Twin Hills.

Read full ASX Announcement here.

Strata Minerals (ASX:SMX)

Step Out Drilling Expands High Grade Zelica System

Phase 2 drilling extended shallow gold mineralisation while confirming continuity across broader strike and depth.

THE PLAY

  • 8 of 9 step out holes intersected significant gold mineralisation.

  • Zelica extended across ~1km strike and 115m vertical depth.
  • Mineralisation remains open along strike and at depth.
  • 7m @ 3.32g/t Au included 3m @ 5.37g/t.
  • Hanging wall intercepts identified an emerging hanging wall lode.

THE PITCH

  • Zelica is a 100% owned gold project in Western Australia.

  • The Phase 2 program comprised 17 RC holes for 2,209m.
  • Strata controls ~9.5km of interpreted mineralised corridor.
  • Zelica is located on a granted Mining Licence.
  • Nearby processing infrastructure and access are already in place.

THE NEXT OVERS

  • Assays from the remaining 8 holes are expected imminently.

  • Higher grade shoots remain priority follow up drill targets.
  • Work continues toward a maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate.

Read full ASX Announcement here.

Cazaly Resources (ASX:CAZ)

Deeper Gold Confirmation Strengthens Goongarrie Continuity

Cazaly confirmed higher grade gold continuity at depth, strengthening mineralisation confidence across Duke of York and Duchess.

THE PLAY

  • High grade gold confirmed at Duke of York and Duchess Prospects.

  • GGRC021 returned 2m @ 26.4g/t gold from 206m at Duke of York.
  • GGRC022 returned 5m @ 6.2g/t gold from 242m, extending mineralisation down dip.
  • 1m split assays upgraded previously reported 4m composite grades.
  • Multiple high grade shoots identified across 400m strike from Duke of York to Duchess.

THE PITCH

  • Goongarrie sits 90km north of Kalgoorlie in Western Australia’s northeastern goldfields.

  • The project consists of 70km² of greenstone sequence within the Kalgoorlie Terrain.
  • The project covers 12km of the Bardoc Tectonic Zone.
  • Duke of York mineralisation extends to at least 200m below surface.
  • Mineralisation remains open at depth across multiple strike limited high grade shoots.

THE NEXT OVERS

  • Internal economic mineralisation study will guide the next drilling phase.

  • Gravity survey data from Sir Laurence is being processed and interpreted.
  • Results from the Sir Laurence gravity survey are imminent.

Read full ASX Announcement here.

The Day's Play Sponsor - Relait

OncoSil Medical (ASX:OSL)

TGA Approval Secures Australian Commercial Pathway

OncoSil secured home market regulatory approval, de risking commercialisation and expanding treatment access in Australia.

THE PLAY

  • TGA approval received for OncoSil device treatment of pancreatic cancer in Australia.

  • OncoSil added ARTG inclusion following Therapeutic Goods Administration approval.
  • First and only TGA approved Class III device targets tumours within pancreas.
  • Approval opens commercialisation pathway for OncoSil device in Australia.
  • Approval supports adoption, clinician engagement and international regulatory support.

THE PITCH

  • OncoSil focuses on localised treatment for unresectable locally advanced pancreatic cancer.

  • OncoSil is an Australian developed medical technology platform.
  • Australia records approximately 4,353 new pancreatic cancer cases each year.
  • Class III devices undergo the most stringent regulatory review process.
  • OncoSil is approved for sale in 30+ countries.

THE NEXT OVERS

  • Commercialisation of the OncoSil device in Australia can proceed.

  • New manufacturing facility in Macquarie Park is near completion.
  • OncoSil can support domestic and global supply chain capabilities.

Read full ASX Announcement here.

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MB Gold (ASX:MBG)

Twin Veins Delivers Widest Gold Intercept Yet

MB Gold confirmed the Twin Veins gold mineralised system through maiden drill hole assays at Twin Veins.

THE PLAY

  • Twin Veins system confirmed by first six maiden RC drill hole assays.

  • Widest significant intercept reached 20m at 1.74g/t Au from 81m.
  • Included interval returned 7m at 4.06g/t Au from 81m.
  • Initial assays returned 6m at 1.22g/t Au from 4m.
  • Drilling reached 3,735m of the 6,000m RC Phase 1 program.

THE PITCH

  • Twin Veins sits within the Marble Bar Gold Project.

  • First six drill holes were part of the maiden RC campaign.
  • Marble Bar Gold Project is in the Pilbara region.
  • Twin Veins remains a gold mineralised system.
  • RC Phase 1 drilling is a 6,000m program.

THE NEXT OVERS

  • Further assay results are expected in approximately three weeks.

  • Additional planned drill holes will be incorporated into Phase 2.
  • Phase 2 drilling is to commence in August.

Read full ASX Announcement here.

The Day's Play Sponsor - MPH Lawyers

Amara Minerals (ASX:AM3)

All reported Trojan holes return antimony

Amara Minerals reported additional antimony gold assays from the Trojan Prospect at Lauriston.

THE PLAY

  • Returned 6.5m at 0.86% Sb from 142.6m in AY2610

  • Reported 1.3m at 0.38% Sb and 5.59g/t Au in AY2609
  • Intersected 0.8m at 2.08% Sb from 109.8m in AY2606
  • Confirmed antimony intercepts across all 6 reported Trojan drillholes
  • Reported assays from AY2611 and AY2612 remain outstanding

THE PITCH

  • Trojan forms the antimony rich southern zone within Yankee Trojan area

  • Mineralisation occurs within west dipping shears, quartz breccias and fault zones
  • Soil antimony anomalism extends approximately 1.2km north toward Countess Prospect
  • Diamond drilling has intersected a consistent west dipping shear at Trojan
  • Trojan remains open along strike and at depth

THE NEXT OVERS

  • Test down dip extensions beneath recent Trojan antimony intercepts

  • Conduct step out drilling along the Comet Trojan corridor
  • Integrate photon assay results into structural interpretation and sampling refinement

Read full ASX Announcement here.

Iceni Gold (ASX:ICL)

Exploration Pipeline Expands Across Three Active Fronts

Iceni advanced drilling, due diligence and seismic work across multiple assets within its exploration portfolio.

THE PLAY

  • Goose Well field reconnaissance refined upcoming diamond drill targeting.

  • Geological review improved mineralisation control understanding at Goose Well.
  • Historical drilling orientation was reassessed against the Gander Fault.
  • Laverton South appraisal included Rock of Ages and Redeemed targets.
  • Welcome Creek secured $250,000 EIS co funding for seismic work.

THE PITCH

  • 14 Mile Well remains the flagship gold project.

  • Goose Well sits within the 14 Mile Well Project.
  • Laverton South covers a proposed 65.8km² tenement package.
  • 149 rock chip samples were collected with assays pending.
  • Welcome Creek review included WCD001 at GSWA core library.

THE NEXT OVERS

  • Diamond drilling at Goose Well is scheduled for June.

  • Regional AC drilling is planned to commence in June.
  • Historical data review continues across Laverton South.

Read full ASX Announcement here.

49 Metals (ASX:49M)

8 patented claims added at nil consideration

49 Metals added 8 patented claims to Gold Mountain in Nevada.

THE PLAY

  • Added 8 patented claims to Gold Mountain

  • Incorporated claims into existing earn in agreement at nil consideration
  • Extended tenure west and infilled strategic project ground
  • Added claims include 9 RC holes and 2 RAB holes
  • Added claims cover historical drilling and rock chip results

THE PITCH

  • Gold Mountain sits within Nevada’s Walker Lane Trend

  • Project hosts low sulphidation epithermal gold silver mineralisation
  • Gold Mountain hosts patented and unpatented mining claims
  • Oddie Rhyolite hosts broader disseminated mineralisation
  • Existing tenements remain in good standing

THE NEXT OVERS

  • Interpret current geological and assay results

  • Conduct geophysical surveys for deeper targets
  • Undertake additional drilling

Read full ASX Announcement here.

 

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