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TLO 5.37 +5.7% BNKR 4.88 +1.7% GG 2.25 +3.2% MJS 0.100 +5.3% PAAS 62.54 +3.6% PE 0.230 +0.0% SGML 17.19 +4.8% LAR 10.34 −1.1% NED 0.025 +0.0% GEN 0.080 +0.0% TVI 0.060 +0.0% SKYG 0.025 −37.5% WRLG 0.660 +6.5% FFU 0.120 −7.7% LOD 0.310 +3.3% CBI 0.110 +0.0% TLO 5.37 +5.7% BNKR 4.88 +1.7% GG 2.25 +3.2% MJS 0.100 +5.3% PAAS 62.54 +3.6% PE 0.230 +0.0% SGML 17.19 +4.8% LAR 10.34 −1.1% NED 0.025 +0.0% GEN 0.080 +0.0% TVI 0.060 +0.0% SKYG 0.025 −37.5% WRLG 0.660 +6.5% FFU 0.120 −7.7% LOD 0.310 +3.3% CBI 0.110 +0.0%
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Aldebaran 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

Aldebaran Resources Inc.

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis May 21, 2026 · 07:00 ALDE · 2.78 Aldebaran Resources Inc.
Executive Summary
  • Aldebaran Resources released drilling results from seven holes at the Altar Copper-Gold Project in San Juan, Argentina on May 21, 2026.
  • The program is an infill drill initiative designed to upgrade mineral resources from Inferred to Measured & Indicated categories.
  • Key intercept includes 1,339.30 m of 0.45% CuEq (including 500 m of 0.71% CuEq).
  • The company anticipates releasing an updated mineral resource estimate in Q3 2026 and aims to complete a Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) in Q2/Q3 2027.
  • Over 40,000 m of drilling has been completed since the 2024 resource estimate.
  • Management confirms continuity of mineralization and grade consistency, which is critical for PFS de-risking.
Material Impact
  • The news validates the ongoing infill drilling program announced in previous releases (Feb-April 2026) aimed at supporting the Q3 2026 resource update.
  • While grades are robust, this is expected progress rather than a new discovery or economic breakthrough; the PEA ($2B NPV) was already released in late 2025.
  • The market has previously reacted negatively to dilution concerns following the $45M financing closed at $3.25/share in February 2026, as evidenced by the price drop from ~$4.18 (Jan 2026) to current levels (~$2.78).
  • The news does not materially alter the investment thesis but confirms execution of the path to PFS.
  • Given the recent downtrend and trading below the offering price, positive technical momentum is required for this news to translate into a sustained price increase.
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Company Overview
  • Company: Aldebaran Resources Inc. (TSX.V: ALDE, OTCQX: ADBRF).
  • Flagship Project: Altar Copper-Gold Project in San Juan Province, Argentina.
  • Project Status: Development stage; Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) completed with $2B NPV (8%). Moving toward Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS).
  • Mine Type: Open-pit concentrator (future transition to block-cave underground).
  • Production Guidance: 60,000 tpd throughput; LOM CuEq production ~101 kt/year.
  • Cost Profile: C1 cash costs estimated at $1.71/lb payable Cu in first 20 years.
  • Resource Base: Updated 2024 MRE shows 2.40 Mt Measured & Indicated (approx. 66% of total resource).
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