WA1 Resources (WA1) Corporate presentation summary
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Corporate presentation summary
20 May, 2026Project overview and ownership
Luni Niobium Project discovered in 2022, awarded Major Project Status by the Australian government in 2025.
100% ownership, with A$131M in cash to advance project workstreams.
Board and management have significant shareholdings, aligning interests with shareholders.
Executive team experienced in permitting and developing mines in Western Australia.
Resource estimate and growth
2026 Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE): 220 Mt at 1.0% Nb2O5, including 93 Mt at 1.32% Nb2O5 Indicated.
High-grade subset: 35 Mt at 2.57% Nb2O5 within 56 Mt at 2.3% Nb2O5.
Indicated resource contains 1,230 kt Nb2O5; high-grade subset contains 900 kt Nb2O5.
Resource confidence and tonnage have increased year-on-year.
Metallurgy and product development
Beneficiation testwork shows concentrate grades up to 58% Nb2O5 at 53–58% recovery.
Proof-of-concept ferroniobium and niobium oxide produced from Luni mineralisation.
Process flowsheet optimised for both ferroniobium and niobium oxide, enabling product mix flexibility.
Latest events from WA1 Resources
- Luni is set to become a major global niobium supplier, reshaping critical mineral supply chains.WA1
Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum 2026 - Luni Niobium Project's resource and recovery advances, with $124M cash supporting Q4 PFS.WA1
Q4 2026 TU - Luni drilling delivers high-grade results; $131M cash supports robust project advancement.WA1
Q3 2026 TU - Luni niobium discovery drives resource growth, robust funding, and technical milestones.WA1
H2 2024 - Luni Niobium Project delivered high-grade results, strong cash reserves, and secured Major Project Status.WA1
Q2 2026 TU - Luni advances as a Tier-1 niobium project with strong cash reserves and successful testwork.WA1
Q1 2026 TU - Major niobium project advances with strong resources, funding, and market demand.WA1
Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum 2025 - Luni resource upgraded 10% to 220 Mt at 1.0% Nb2O5; $72.8M cash supports ongoing exploration.WA1
Q4 2025 TU - A world-class niobium discovery is advancing to diversify supply and meet critical mineral demand.WA1
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