Project 10 statements
The deposit 6
Key takeaway. In a May 2026 interview, Aldebaran Resources management described the deposit as a "large copper-gold porphyry" with a resource size of "a little over 500 million tons" grading about 0.4% copper.
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Separately in the same interview, management also cited a resource size of "over 3 billion tons" and a grade of approximately 0.7% copper equivalent. Earlier, in January 2025, the company referred to the project as the "Alar copper deposit."
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Jurisdiction 4
Key takeaway. Management has stated that the company's project is located in Argentina, specifically the San Juan province in the southwestern part of the country (Jan 2025).
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In a separate statement (May 2026), the company again referenced Argentina as the jurisdiction, but also mentioned Peru, without clarifying whether both countries apply to the same project or different assets.
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Economics 7 statements
Economics 3
Key takeaway. In May 2026, management reported that the project economics are based on a $435 copper price assumption.
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They cited an initial capital expenditure of about $1.6 billion and total capital of about $6 billion. The company says this yields approximately a $2 billion net present value.
Financing 4
Key takeaway. Management has described a multi-stage financing arrangement with Rio Tinto Venture Newton under an option agreement (January 2025).
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The company reports that payments of $10 million and $20 million have already been received, with a further $30 million due upon delivery of a PEA and $190 million upon delivery of a PFS. As of September 30, the company had $2 million in cash and cash equivalents plus $1.5 million in marketable securities (January 2025), and by May 2026 management said it held about $5 million in cash.
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Timeline 4 statements
Timeline 2
Key takeaway. Management has outlined a two-phase study timeline for the project.
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A preliminary economic assessment (PEA) is expected in the second quarter of 2025, followed by a pre-feasibility study (PFS) due in the second half of 2026; the company notes the milestone of moving to the PFS as May 2026.
Catalysts 2
Key takeaway. Management highlighted two near-term catalysts for the project.
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A mining analyst visit is scheduled for the first week of February 2025, and the company says key information on the Newton project design will be released prior to the completion of the preliminary economic assessment (PEA).
Corporate 7 statements
Management 2
Key takeaway. Management points to the track record of the founding team, noting they previously founded Onar Minerals, which was sold and later spun into Regulus Resources.
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On ownership, the company reports that insiders have participated in major financings for both Regulus and Aldebaran, signaling alignment with shareholders.
Market 1
Outside views 3 mentions
3 mentions by people who do not speak for the company — 3 constructive, 0 cautious, 0 neutral. These are their views, not the company's.
Sources 2 interviews
Every interview 2
| Date | Channel | Interview | Statements |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 2026 | Rule Investment Media | John Black, CEO of Regulus/Aldebaran Resources | Rule Symposium 2026: Rick Rule interviews | 14 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | Resource Talks | COPPER & GOLD: Giant Deposit in Argentina | Aldebaran Resources CEO Interview | 14 |
What else those interviews covered
Every other asset named in the same recordings, by how many of them named it — the company's coverage context, not its holdings. Where the name is another company we hold a record for, it links to it.
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What is Aldebaran Resources's project and where is it?
Aldebaran Resources is a explorer copper company, with a project stated to be in Argentina. Everything here is drawn from its executives' own interviews.
Which interviews mention Aldebaran Resources?
We track 2 interviews mentioning Aldebaran Resources, across 2 channels (Resource Talks, Rule Investment Media).
What are investors saying about Aldebaran Resources?
3 independent voices — people who do not speak for the company — are on record discussing it (3 bullish). Their reasoning is quoted in the outside-view section above.
What do recent interviews with Aldebaran Resources cover?
The most-discussed topics on record are the deposit, financing, jurisdiction, share structure — each claim quoted and dated in the sections above.