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• Minerals 260 expanded the Bullabulling Gold Project Mineral Resource by 38% to 190 million tonnes grading 1.0g/t gold for 6.2 million ounces, adding 1.7 million ounces to the previous estimate.
• The Pre-Feasibility Study outlined a post-tax NPV5 of AU$2.3 billion, a 43% Internal Rate of Return, a 19-year mine life, and targeted average annual gold production of 150,000 ounces.
• Early development works are underway, while the Definitive Feasibility Study and an updated Ore Reserve remain on track for completion in Q1 CY2027.

Bigger Resource, Bigger Opportunity?Minerals 260 Limited (ASX: MI6) has strengthened the outlook for its Bullabulling Gold Project after announcing a substantial resource increase alongside the completion of a positive Pre-Feasibility Study. Even with these major project milestones, the company's shares traded at a current market price (CMP) of AU$0.720, down 5%, suggesting investors are waiting for further development progress before reassessing the stock. The latest update has positioned Bullabulling as one of Australia's largest undeveloped gold projects, placing future execution firmly in the spotlight.Resource Growth Adds ScaleThe latest Mineral Resource Estimate has increased to 190 million tonnes at an average grade of 1.0g/t gold for 6.2 million ounces, representing a 38% increase from the previous estimate and adding 1.7 million ounces of contained gold. Resource confidence also improved significantly, with 4.4 million ounces, or 71% of the total inventory, now classified in the higher-confidence Indicated category.The expanded estimate reflects approximately 78,000 metres of additional drilling that successfully extended mineralisation across the Dicksons, Phoenix, Bacchus, Kraken and Gibraltar deposits. The revised resource also incorporates updated mining assumptions, including a gold price of AU$5,250 per ounce, a 0.35g/t cut-off grade and expected average metallurgical recoveries of 92%.Development Plan Delivers Strong Financial MetricsThe completed Pre-Feasibility Study demonstrated attractive project economics, highlighting a post-tax NPV5 of AU$2.3 billion, an Internal Rate of Return of 43% and an estimated payback period of two years. The proposed operation is designed to process 5 million tonnes of ore annually and produce an average of 150,000 ounces of gold each year during the first decade of operations across a planned 19-year mine life.The study also estimates average annual EBITDA of AU$510 million, annual free cash flow of AU$330 million and a maiden Ore Reserve of 90 million tonnes grading 0.86g/t gold for 2.5 million ounces. Construction-related activities have already commenced, while infrastructure planning includes flexibility to support future expansion.Will the Next Stage Unlock More Value?Attention now turns to the Definitive Feasibility Study, which is expected to be completed in Q1 CY2027 and will incorporate the expanded 6.2-million-ounce resource into an updated Ore Reserve. At the same time, ongoing exploration across the company's extensive 1,160km² land package continues to target additional discoveries. As these initiatives progress, investors will be watching closely to determine whether Minerals 260 can convert its growing resource base into a large-scale, long-life gold operation.Note- All data presented is based on information available at the time of writing.Disclaimer for Kapitales ResearchThe materials provided by Kapitales Research, including articles, news, data, reports, opinions, images, charts, and videos ("Content"), are intended for personal, non-commercial use only. The primary goal of this Content is to educate and inform readers. This Content is not meant to offer financial advice, nor does it include any recommendation or opinion that should be relied upon for making financial decisions. Certain Content on this platform may be sponsored or unsponsored, but it does not serve as a solicitation or endorsement to buy, sell, or hold any securities, nor does it encourage any specific investment activities. Kapitales Research is not authorized to provide investment advice, and we strongly advise users to seek guidance from a qualified financial professional, such as a financial advisor or stockbroker, before making any investment choices. Kapitales Research disclaims all liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of the Content, which is provided without any warranties. The opinions expressed by contributors or guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Kapitales Research. Media such as images or music used on this platform are either owned by Kapitales Research, sourced through paid subscriptions, or believed to be in the public domain. We have made reasonable efforts to credit sources where appropriate. Kapitales Research does not claim ownership of any third-party media unless explicitly stated otherwise. 

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