What does fresh Kobada drilling set up for Toubani Resources Limited (ASX: TRE) as its resource update nears?

Sonal Goyal

10 November 2026 06:18 PM AEDT

What does fresh Kobada drilling set up for Toubani Resources Limited (ASX: TRE) as its resource update nears?

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Key Highlights

Toubani reported new Kobada drilling results on 5 November 2026, including 55 metres grading 3.30 grams per tonne (g/t) gold from 138 metres.
Additional intersections included 23 metres at 3.83 g/t gold and five metres at 13.8 g/t gold at the Gosso deposit.
An updated Mineral Resource Estimate incorporating approximately 26,000 metres of additional drilling is expected ahead of revised reserve and mine planning work.
Toubani reported AUD 120.8 million in cash at 30 September 2026, while targeting first gold production in the third quarter of 2027.

Toubani Resources Limited (ASX:TRE) is an Australian-listed gold development company advancing the Kobada Gold Project in southern Mali, West Africa. The company is progressing construction activities alongside drilling and resource evaluation to support its proposed Mining operations. Toubani Resources Limited (ASX:TRE) shares closed at AUD 0.30 on 10 November 2026. Its latest drilling results provide additional geological information ahead of a planned Mineral Resource update and revised mine schedule.

Kobada Drilling Identifies Additional Gold Mineralisation

On 5 November 2026, Toubani Resources Limited (ASX:TRE) announced drilling results from the Kobada Main and Gosso deposits.

At Kobada Main, drilling returned 55 metres grading 3.30 g/t gold from 138 metres within the footwall mineralised zone.

Another intersection returned 23 metres grading 3.83 g/t gold from 200 metres.

At Gosso, drilling intersected five metres grading 13.8 g/t gold from 47 metres.

These results provide additional information about gold distribution across the project.

The company intends to incorporate new geological information into its forthcoming Mineral Resource Estimate.

However, the reported intersections do not independently establish an increase in Ore Reserves or confirm changes to future production.

Resource Update and Revised Mine Planning

Toubani is preparing an updated Mineral Resource Estimate incorporating approximately 26,000 metres of additional drilling.

The revised estimate is expected to inform an updated Ore Reserve and mine plan targeted for early January 2027.

Resource modelling will help determine whether additional mineralisation can influence pit design, mining sequences and grade distribution.

Toubani Resources Limited (ASX:TRE) is also planning grade-control drilling across the proposed Stage 1A pit area.

The results will support further refinement of the mining schedule before operations commence.

Any changes to mine life, production expectations or reserve quantities will depend on the completed technical assessments.

Kobada Construction and Development Progress

During October 2026, Toubani reported continued construction progress at Kobada.

Process plant engineering was more than 95% complete, while power plant engineering was approaching 90%.

Structural steel fabrication had reached approximately 80%, with more than 900 personnel working on site.

The company also reported achieving one million lost-time-injury-free working hours during September 2026.

Mining activities are targeted to commence in early 2027, with first gold production planned for the third quarter of 2027.

These timelines remain subject to construction progress, equipment delivery, commissioning and operational readiness.

Financial Position and Project Funding

Toubani Resources Limited (ASX:TRE) reported cash and cash equivalents of approximately AUD 120.8 million at 30 September 2026.

Its September Quarterly Report recorded operating cash outflows of AUD 11.2 million and investing outflows of AUD 74.3 million.

During 2026, the company completed an AUD 70 million entitlement offer and reported USD 75 million drawn under its USD 160 million gold streaming arrangement.

For the six months ended 30 June 2026, Toubani reported net Assets of approximately AUD 145.1 million.

Continued project expenditure will depend on construction requirements and the availability of committed financing.

Development Risks and Upcoming Milestones

Kobada remains exposed to construction execution, cost escalation, commissioning and country-specific operating risks.

The Malian State's participation rights may also affect Toubani's ultimate economic interest in the project.

The gold streaming arrangement creates future delivery obligations that must be considered alongside operating cash flows.

Near-term milestones include completion of the updated Mineral Resource Estimate, revised reserve and mine planning, and progress towards commissioning.

Key Insights

Toubani Resources Limited (ASX:TRE) has reported additional gold intersections at Kobada while construction activities continue.

The forthcoming resource update will determine how recent drilling influences the project's geological inventory.

Revised reserves, mine scheduling and construction progress will be central to assessing the company's planned transition into production.

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