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title: "Native Mineral Resources Hits Significant High-Grade Gold at Blackjack, Eyes Mine Restart"
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description: "Native Mineral Resources has reported high-grade gold intercepts at its Blackjack project in Queensland, supporting plans for a mine restart and pit expansion. The drilling program revealed significant grades, including a standout intercept of 10m at 7.14 g/t Au. The company aims for a mine restart in early 2026, with ongoing funding and operational momentum. However, risks such as execution challenges and commodity price volatility remain, necessitating careful monitoring of its financial and operational performance."
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# Native Mineral Resources Hits Significant High-Grade Gold at Blackjack, Eyes Mine Restart

Native Mineral Resources has announced significant high-grade gold intercepts at its Blackjack project in Queensland.

The news supports the company's plans for a near-term mine restart and pit expansion, building on ongoing positive production updates.

**Twenty** RC holes were completed in the **2026** shallow definition program, with **17** returning grades above **0.6 g/t Au**.

A standout intercept of **10m at 7.14 g/t Au from 16m**, including **4m at 16.56 g/t from 21m**, highlights near-surface mineralisation.

Other notable intercepts include **10m at 3.83 g/t Au** and **7m at 3.37 g/t Au**.

**Pit Expansion and Mine Restart Planned**

Drilling aims to define outer pit boundaries between the Main Pit and **Newton Butler Pit**.

**AMC** is optimising pit design for an eventual mine restart in **early 2026**.

The program is due to complete in **Q1 2026**, with assays expected through **February–March 2026**.

The company has transitioned to a gold producer with first gold poured in **July 2025**.

A record gold pour of **1,474.9 oz** in late **January 2026** signals ongoing operational momentum.

**Funding and Capital Structure**

Directors exercised **63 million** unlisted options, raising **$1.62 million** and issuing new shares.

The company remains funded by a **$17.448 million** financing facility, drawn in full.

A **$3 million** convertible note issue in **January 2026** and strong **January** gold receipts (**$6.5m**) provide near-term liquidity.

**NMR** prepaid two monthly repayments on its **Collins St** debt facility, reflecting strong operational cash flow.

**Outlook Positive but Risks Remain**

Native Mineral Resources is advancing towards a mine restart with encouraging high-grade drilling results at Blackjack and a continued production ramp-up.

However, the company faces ongoing challenges including potential execution risks, tight liquidity, and commodity price volatility, requiring careful monitoring of its funding and operational performance.

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