Key facts
| Company | Aldebaran Resources Inc. (TSXV: ALDE) |
|---|---|
| Commodity | Copper |
| Location | Argentina |
| Stage | PEA |
Mineral resource estimates
6 reported estimates, newest first. Categories are as disclosed by Aldebaran Resources Inc.; inferred material carries the lowest confidence and cannot support a reserve.
| Category | Tonnes | Au g/t | Au oz | Ag g/t | Ag oz | Cu % | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeasuredNI 43-101 | 796.6 Mt | 0.11 g/t | 2.71 Moz | 1.08 g/t | 27.62 Moz | 0.42 % | Dec 31, 2024 |
| IndicatedNI 43-101 | 1620.7 Mt | 0.06 g/t | 2.86 Moz | 1.31 g/t | 68.46 Moz | 0.41 % | Dec 31, 2024 |
| InferredNI 43-101 | 1216.9 Mt | 0.04 g/t | 1.73 Moz | 1.26 g/t | 49.24 Moz | 0.37 % | Dec 31, 2024 |
| MeasuredNI 43-101 | 622.1 Mt | 0.10 g/t | 1.99 Moz | 1.04 g/t | 20.82 Moz | 0.44 % | Mar 22, 2021 |
| IndicatedNI 43-101 | 576.1 Mt | 0.08 g/t | 1.43 Moz | 0.96 g/t | 17.78 Moz | 0.42 % | Mar 22, 2021 |
| InferredNI 43-101 | 189.2 Mt | 0.06 g/t | 390 koz | 0.80 g/t | 4.84 Moz | 0.42 % | Mar 22, 2021 |
How the categories differ: Inferred vs Indicated vs Measured. Compare reports over time with the Resource Growth Tracker.
Economic studies
Preliminary economic assessment
Sep 1, 2025- IRR
- 20.5%
- Payback
- 4 years
- Initial capex
- US$1593M
- Mine life
- 48 years
- Gold price assumed
- US$2,500/oz
Figures as extracted from each study, in US dollars as the studies report them. Open the report before relying on one.
News releases4 on file
Aldebaran Reports 513 m of 1.06% CuEq (1.01% Cu, 0.08 g/t Au & 3.58 g/t Ag), Within 1,257.30 m of 0.66% CuEq (0.62% Cu, 0.05 g/t Au & 1.94 g/t Ag) at the Altar Copper-Gold Project in San Juan, Argentina
Drilling at the Altar copper-gold project in San Juan, Argentina returned 1,257.30 m of 0.66% CuEq (0.62% Cu, 0.05 g/t Au, 1.94 g/t Ag) from 135.70 m in hole ALD-26-267, including 513 m of 1.06% CuEq and 214 m of 1.57% CuEq. Other holes returned 1,323.20 m of 0.50% CuEq, 939.30 m of 0.58% CuEq, 1,354 m of 0.41% CuEq and 1,336 m of 0.38% CuEq. Assay delays push the updated resource estimate to Octo
Drill resultsAldebaran Reports 1,339.30 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.38% Cu, 0.14 g/t Au & 2.54 g/t Ag) including 500 m of 0.71% CuEq (0.58% Cu, 0.35 g/t Au & 1.42 g/t Ag)at the Altar Copper-Gold Project in San Juan, Argentina
Infill drilling at the Altar copper-gold project in San Juan, Argentina returned 1,339.30 m of 0.45% CuEq from 12 m depth in hole ALD-26-173EXT, including 500 m of 0.71% CuEq from 326 m; other holes included 1,059.20 m of 0.51% CuEq, 1,198.00 m of 0.43% CuEq and 826.10 m of 0.54% CuEq with 98 m of 1.07% CuEq. The seven holes aimed to upgrade Inferred resource blocks to Measured and Indicated. An u
Drill resultsAldebaran Reports 936 m of 0.66% CuEq (0.62% Cu, 0.09 g/t Au and 1.16 g/t Ag), including 194 m of 0.99% CuEq (0.92% Cu, 0.19 g/t Au and 1.02 g/t Ag) at the Altar Copper-Gold Project in San Juan Argentina
Infill drilling at the Altar copper-gold project in San Juan, Argentina returned 936.00 m of 0.66% CuEq from 130 m depth in hole ALD-26-049EXT, including 194 m of 0.99% CuEq from 346 m; other holes included 1,048 m of 0.40% CuEq from 260 m (ALD-26-159EXT) and 1,353 m of 0.29% CuEq from 70 m (ALD-26-171EXT). Six rigs are drilling to convert Inferred resources to Measured and Indicated, with an upda
Drill resultsAldebaran PEA for the Altar Project Reports 48 Year Mine Life, After Tax NPV (8%) of US$2 Billion, and 20.5% IRR
A preliminary economic assessment for the Altar copper-gold project in San Juan, Argentina reports a 48-year mine life (including 3 years of construction), an after-tax NPV (8%) of US$2.0 billion, a 20.5% IRR and a 4-year payback, using base-case prices of $4.35/lb Cu, $2,500/oz Au and $27/oz Ag. The 60,000 tpd open-pit and block-cave plan carries initial capex of $1.59 billion, LOM capital of $5,
Study results