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Resouro Strategic Metals Inc. (RAU.ASX) Executes Binding Mining and Processing Agreement for Novo Mundo

Resouro Strategic Metals Inc.

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Jun 01, 2026 · 23:03 RSM · 0.315 Resouro Strategic Metals Inc.

Executive Summary

Resouro Strategic Metals Inc. executed a binding mining, transport, and processing agreement with Future Mining Ltda. and Buriti Gold Mineracao Ltda. for its 100%-owned Novo Mundo Gold Project in Brazil.
Future Mining/BGM will fully fund and operate the program, covering all capital, operating costs, and technical capabilities, while Resouro retains full ownership and control of the underlying mineral rights.
The agreement establishes a revenue-sharing model: initially 30% to Resouro and 70% to Future Mining/BGM, transitioning to a 50/50 split after initial mining, logistics, and plant capital expenditures are repaid.
Brazilian ANM approved a three-year extension to the Novo Mundo GU (Trial Mining License) on April 26, 2026, permitting up to 4,000 tonnes of material per month. Resouro has commenced the application for a full mining concession.
Commencement is subject to extensive conditions precedent, including verification of GU validity, environmental/operating permits, Joint Operating Committee approvals, finalization of budgets/payment mechanics, and regulatory/board filings.
The project carries high uncertainty as no feasibility study or declared Mineral/Ore Reserves exist for Novo Mundo. The program will proceed without a feasibility study.

Material Impact

The announcement is a direct follow-up to the August 2025 strategy of monetizing the Novo Mundo asset to fund the flagship Tiros Project without equity dilution.
It provides a structured, non-dilutive pathway to generate potential cash flow, aligning with management's stated capital preservation goals.
However, the lack of a feasibility study or declared reserves at Novo Mundo means the revenue share is highly speculative and subject to significant geological and operational risks.
The deal does not accelerate the Tiros PEA, which remains delayed pending metallurgical optimization. The market likely priced in this strategic pivot earlier in the year, making the execution of the agreement incremental rather than transformative.
The news is expected, follows a clear corporate strategy, and lacks immediate, unexpected upside. It qualifies as routine positive news.

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Company Overview

Resouro Strategic Metals Inc. is a Canadian/Australian-listed critical metals company focused on the Tiros Titanium and Rare Earths Project in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Flagship Project: Tiros hosts a JORC/NI 43-101 Measured & Indicated Resource of 1.4 billion tonnes at 12% TiO2 and 4,000 ppm TREO. A high-grade zone comprises 104 million tonnes at ~23% TiO2 and ~9,100 ppm TREO.
The company has selected a process flowsheet combining coarse-particle titanium concentrate and fine-particle titanium powder plus rare earth sulfates. Metallurgical testing is ongoing to reduce high sulphuric acid consumption (currently 700–1,320 kg/t).
Secondary Asset: Novo Mundo Gold Project comprises ~16,700 hectares in the Alta Floresta Gold Province. It is currently non-core, lacks reserves, and is being monetized via the new agreement to preserve capital for Tiros.

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