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Canyon ResourcesASX:CAY

Bauxite developer.

developer bauxite
Dec 2025 → Apr 2026Covered
10 of 10Topics on record
6Figures tracked over time
1 executiveNamed on the record
Generate Claims & Checks What management and commentators said, and what still needs independent verification 2 interviews with the company
Stage
Developer
Primary commodity
Bauxite
Deposit
bauxite
Latest appearance
07 Apr 2026
On record
2 interviews · 42 statements · 1 executive

At a glance

What the record holds today. Every card names where it came from — a management representation is not an established fact, and the page never blurs the two.

What is in the ground
over 1.1 billion tons of bauxite
Management-stated Peter Secker Apr 2026
Grade
51% alumina, 2% silica
Management-stated Peter Secker Apr 2026
Money on hand
about 40 million cash in the bank
Stated capital need: just under 100 million US
Management-stated Peter Secker Apr 2026
What happens next
trial mining in the next weeks, production mining in May June, first shipment towards the end of September
Management-stated Peter Secker Apr 2026
The main open question
Management's timeline has already slipped repeatedly (first shipment moved from June 2026 to late September 2025, then back to mid-2026 across their statements), and the entire project hinges on Cameroon rail capacity—which management…
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How the stated figures have moved

The same figure, as management put it on the earliest and the latest recording we hold. A difference may be a genuine update, a different measure of the same thing (total against indicated), or a mis-heard number — both quotes are here, and both recordings are one click away.

Capex 97 millionjust under 100 million ● Higher 2 statements on record
09 Dec 2025
97 million
“cost to first development critical number less than 100 million at 97 million”
07 Apr 2026
just under 100 million US
“the cost to build the project through the first production is just under 100 million US”
Operating cost $35about $36 ● Higher 2 statements on record
09 Dec 2025
$35 US a ton
“operating cost uh to get it onto a boat $35 US a ton”
07 Apr 2026
about $36 a ton to get it onto a boat, then about 20 bucks a ton to get it to final destination
“the feasibility says we will get it onto a boat for about $36 a ton. Um, and then about 20 bucks a ton to get it to uh final destination.”
Grade ● Broadly unchanged 2 statements on record
09 Dec 2025
51% alumina, less than 2% silica
“the key thing about many martap is 51% aluminina, less than 2% silica”
07 Apr 2026
51% alumina, 2% silica
“uh it's a 51% aluminina 2% silica uh borsite deposit”
Ownership more than 30%just over 9% ● Lower 3 statements on record
09 Dec 2025
seeking to increase to more than 30% in Cam Rail
“We're currently nine. We'd like to go to more than 30.”
07 Apr 2026
owns just over 9% of Chem Cam Rail, in negotiation to increase ownership significantly
“We're currently at uh Chem Cam Rail is the rail operator. Um and and we currently own just over 9% of that. We're in negotiation with Chem Rail to to increase that significantly.”
Capital needed 140 millionabout 95 million ≠ Different basis One statement qualifies the figure and the other does not (debt) 2 statements on record
09 Dec 2025
140 million US
“we have a debt package 140 million US”
07 Apr 2026
undrawn debt facility from AFG alert local bank of about 95 million
“we have an undrawn debt facility uh from AFG alert local bank of about 95 million.”
Permitting ? Wording changed No comparable date in one of the two statements 2 statements on record
09 Dec 2025
mining license granted late last year
“mining license granted uh late last year”
07 Apr 2026
EIS completed two and a half years ago, mining license issued mid third quarter 2024, permitted to export
“The EIS was completed two and a half years ago. The mining license was issued uh mid third quarter 2024. So in in terms of permitting, we we are permitted and we we can export.”

Management view vs outside view

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What management spends its time on

Counted from Canyon Resources's own claims across 2 interviews — most-covered theme first.

What outside voices pick up on

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Bull · Bear · Watch next

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▲ Bull case

Management says the Mini Martite deposit is the world's highest-grade undeveloped bauxite at 51% alumina, over 1.1 billion tons, with an NPV exceeding $800 million and 29% IRR.

What it rests on
Evidence: 2 moments from 2 interviews
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Management says the Mini Martite deposit is the world's highest-grade undeveloped bauxite at 51% alumina, over 1.1 billion tons, with an NPV exceeding $800 million and 29% IRR. With $40 million cash, a $95 million undrawn debt facility, and another $140 million debt package, Canyon claims it can fund the $100 million capex and reach production by mid-2026, generating cash by Q3 2026 at a $25–30 margin per ton.

▼ Bear case

Management's timeline has already slipped repeatedly (first shipment moved from June 2026 to late September 2025, then back to mid-2026 across their statements), and the entire project hinges on Cameroon rail capacity—which management…

What it rests on
Evidence: 1 moment from 1 interview
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Management's timeline has already slipped repeatedly (first shipment moved from June 2026 to late September 2025, then back to mid-2026 across their statements), and the entire project hinges on Cameroon rail capacity—which management admits is the core dependency for cash flow. A $65 per ton Guinea standard price assumption is at risk, and Canyon owns only 9% of Cam Rail with no certainty on increasing that stake. No independent validation of the deposit grade, permitting, or rail upgrade timeline is available.

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Locomotives arriving (stated as February, then May/June); road completion (March or "next couple of months"); first trial mining and production mining (May–June); and rail commissioning by March.

What it rests on
Evidence: 3 moments from 2 interviews
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Locomotives arriving (stated as February, then May/June); road completion (March or "next couple of months"); first trial mining and production mining (May–June); and rail commissioning by March. First shipment (50,000 tons) expected late September 2025 or mid-2026 depending on statement. The World Bank's $820 million rail upgrade and Canyon's ability to lock in >30% of Cam Rail are critical to unlocking the project's economics.

Each moment links to the exact point in the source recording. The cases are drawn from the transcripts, weighed as written — they are not a rating, a target or a recommendation.

Project 12 statements

The deposit 5

Key takeaway. Management describes the deposit as bauxite with a resource size of over 1.1 billion tons.

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In April 2026 they reported a grade of 51% alumina and 2% silica, while in December 2025 they cited the same alumina grade but less than 2% silica.

What was actually said
deposit type
bauxite
“uh it's a 51% aluminina 2% silica uh borsite deposit”
Peter Secker· 07 Apr 2026·
grade
51% alumina, 2% silica
“uh it's a 51% aluminina 2% silica uh borsite deposit”
Peter Secker· 07 Apr 2026·
resource size
over 1.1 billion tons of bauxite
“It's over 1.1 billion tons of borite uh located about 800 kilometers from from the coast.”
Peter Secker· 07 Apr 2026·
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deposit type
bauxite
“we're currently developing the mini martab booksite project in Cameroon”
Peter Secker· 09 Dec 2025·
grade
51% alumina, less than 2% silica
“the key thing about many martap is 51% aluminina, less than 2% silica”
Peter Secker· 09 Dec 2025·

Jurisdiction 4

Key takeaway. Management reports that the company's mining license for its Cameroon project was granted in late 2024 (mid third quarter) and reaffirmed as granted late last year (Dec 2025).

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According to the company, the environmental impact statement was completed two and a half years ago and the project is permitted to export (Apr 2026).

What was actually said
country
Cameroon
“developing the uh, the Mini Martite deposit in the Cameroon.”
Peter Secker· 07 Apr 2026·
permit status
EIS completed two and a half years ago, mining license issued mid third quarter 2024, permitted to export
“The EIS was completed two and a half years ago. The mining license was issued uh mid third quarter 2024. So in in terms of permitting, we we are permitted and we we can export.”
Peter Secker· 07 Apr 2026·
country
Cameroon
“we're currently developing the mini martab booksite project in Cameroon”
Peter Secker· 09 Dec 2025·
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permit status
mining license granted late last year
“mining license granted uh late last year”
Peter Secker· 09 Dec 2025·

Technical risk 3

Key takeaway. Regarding technical risk, Canyon Resources' management identifies rail capacity as the critical factor.

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"Without rail capacity, we basically have no cash flow," they stated in April 2025. Their projections assume bauxite prices stabilize at around $65 US a ton (Guinea standard) and target production of 5 million tons by 2029 and 10 million tons by 2031 (stated in December 2025).

What was actually said
key assumption
bauxite prices stabilize at around $65 US a ton Guinea standard
“the Guinea standard GBIX uh will be somewhere around $65 US a ton.”
Peter Secker· 07 Apr 2026·
stated risk
rail capacity is key; without rail capacity, basically have no cash flow
“Without that rail capacity, we basically have no cash flow. So, our key competency or core competency is is the running of those trains”
Peter Secker· 07 Apr 2026·
key assumption
5 million tons by 2029, 10 million tons by 2031
“we will move to 5 million tons in 2029 and 10 million tons by 2031”
Peter Secker· 09 Dec 2025·

Economics 11 statements

Economics 8

Key takeaway. Management has laid out the project's economics across two updates.

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In December 2025, the company reported a 97-million-US-dollar capex, a $35/ton operating cost, an NPV of over US$800 million, an IRR of 29%, and a payback of three and a half years. By April 2026, the capex had moved to just under US$100 million and the operating cost to about $36/ton to put it on a boat plus roughly $20/ton to final destination, with a price assumption of $65/ton for Guinea standard and $76–78/ton for Mini Martite at 51%.

What was actually said
capex
just under 100 million US
“the cost to build the project through the first production is just under 100 million US”
Peter Secker· 07 Apr 2026·
operating cost
about $36 a ton to get it onto a boat, then about 20 bucks a ton to get it to final destination
“the feasibility says we will get it onto a boat for about $36 a ton. Um, and then about 20 bucks a ton to get it to uh final destination.”
Peter Secker· 07 Apr 2026·
price assumption
$65 US a ton for Guinea standard, $76-78 per ton for Mini Martite at 51%
“the Guinea standard GBIX uh will be somewhere around $65 US a ton. The nice thing about minimatap is is because of that 51% because we are significantly higher than the guinea standard we will get a 10 to12 a ton premium to to gin standard dbx. So instead of selling for 65 we'll be selling for 76 778”
Peter Secker· 07 Apr 2026·
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capex
97 million
“cost to first development critical number less than 100 million at 97 million”
Peter Secker· 09 Dec 2025·
irr
29%
“IRRa 29%”
Peter Secker· 09 Dec 2025·
npv
over 800 million US
“the feasibility um NPV pre-tax over 800 million US”
Peter Secker· 09 Dec 2025·
operating cost
$35 US a ton
“operating cost uh to get it onto a boat $35 US a ton”
Peter Secker· 09 Dec 2025·
payback
three and a half years
“we're looking to pay back roughly just over three years >> three and a half years”
Peter Secker· 09 Dec 2025·

Financing 3

Key takeaway. Regarding financing, management stated in December 2025 that about $140 million US is needed.

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By April 2026, the company reported about $40 million cash in the bank and an undrawn debt facility from AFG, a local bank, of about $95 million. Management did not reconcile these figures or explain how the earlier $140 million estimate relates to the later cash and debt facility total.

What was actually said
capital needed
undrawn debt facility from AFG alert local bank of about 95 million
“we have an undrawn debt facility uh from AFG alert local bank of about 95 million.”
Peter Secker· 07 Apr 2026·
cash position
about 40 million cash in the bank
“So we we've got about 40 million cash in the bank.”
Peter Secker· 07 Apr 2026·
capital needed
140 million US
“we have a debt package 140 million US”
Peter Secker· 09 Dec 2025·

Timeline 12 statements

Timeline 11

Key takeaway. Management has provided timelines that differ between two statements.

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In December 2025 the company said mining would begin in January 2026, locomotives would arrive in February and be commissioned in March, road construction would finish in March, and first shipment would occur in June 2026. By April 2026, management updated those estimates: locomotives are now expected to arrive "towards the end of May, early June," road construction is 80% complete with completion in "the next couple of months," construction overall is 50% done and should reach 100% over the next three to four months, and first shipment is now slated for "towards the end of September" at about 50,000 tons grading 51% and 2%. The company still expects first production in mid-2026, with trial mining in the coming weeks and production mining in May and June.

What was actually said
first production
trial mining in the next weeks, production mining in May June, first shipment towards the end of September
“We'll start trial mining in the next weeks and we'll start production mining in in May June. we will be hauling ore from the rail head to the port in July. we'll make our first shipment towards the end of September.”
Peter Secker· 07 Apr 2026·
milestone
locomotives will arrive in country in Cameroon towards the end of May, early June
“The first locomotives will arrive in country in Cameroon uh towards the end of May, early June.”
Peter Secker· 07 Apr 2026·
milestone
first shipment around 50,000 tons at 51% and 2%
“aiming for first shipment around 50,000 tons at 51% and 2%.”
Peter Secker· 07 Apr 2026·
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milestone
road construction 80% complete, will be completed in the next couple of months
“That road construction is probably 80% complete and will be completed again in the next couple of months.”
Peter Secker· 07 Apr 2026·
milestone
construction completion 50% at the moment, will reach 100% over the next three four months
“overall percentage completion uh and the locals are in transit. So that that's that's difficult but I'd say we are at a 50% completion state at the moment uh with full completion and and production to the port by July.”
Peter Secker· 07 Apr 2026·
first production
mid 2026
“we want to be producing and shipping our first parcel or our first shipment to uh Asia in mid 2026”
Peter Secker· 09 Dec 2025·
milestone
first shipment June
“we want to be delivering bulls like Q2”
Peter Secker· 09 Dec 2025·
milestone
mining January
“mining contractor will arrive early January, mid January”
Peter Secker· 09 Dec 2025·
milestone
road finished March
“We're upgrading the road from the site to the rail. That'll be finished March.”
Peter Secker· 09 Dec 2025·
milestone
locos arrive February
“They'll be in dual uh the port by end of February”
Peter Secker· 09 Dec 2025·
milestone
locos commissioned March
“we want those locos commissioned in March to be able to start hauling ore”
Peter Secker· 09 Dec 2025·

Catalysts 1

What was actually said
upcoming milestone
generating cash by Q3 2026
“we'll be generating cash by Q3 2026 which is nine months away”
Peter Secker· 09 Dec 2025·

Corporate 7 statements

Management 1

What was actually said
track record
Rana Singh runs operations in Cameroon, worked all over Africa
“Rana Singh is the guy who runs the operations in Cameroon. He's worked all over Africa.”
Peter Secker· 09 Dec 2025·

Share structure 3

Key takeaway. Management states that an insider is currently a 9% shareholder in Cam Rail (Dec 2025) and is in negotiation to increase that stake significantly, seeking to own more than 30% (Dec 2025).

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As of April 2026, the company reports that the insider owns just over 9% and is still in negotiation to increase ownership significantly.

What was actually said
insider stake
owns just over 9% of Chem Cam Rail, in negotiation to increase ownership significantly
“We're currently at uh Chem Cam Rail is the rail operator. Um and and we currently own just over 9% of that. We're in negotiation with Chem Rail to to increase that significantly.”
Peter Secker· 07 Apr 2026·
insider stake
seeking to increase to more than 30% in Cam Rail
“We're currently nine. We'd like to go to more than 30.”
Peter Secker· 09 Dec 2025·
insider stake
9% shareholder in Cam Rail
“So Cam Rail is is the company that that owns the rail. We're a 9% shareholder.”
Peter Secker· 09 Dec 2025·

Market 3

Key takeaway. Management says Canyon Resources holds the highest-grade undeveloped bauxite deposit in the world, positioning it favorably on the cost curve.

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The company reports a projected cost of $35 per ton FOB or CIF, with a $25–30 margin based on a selling price of $81–82 per ton. To support growth, management notes a World Bank facility of $820 million has been allocated for rail upgrades that would increase capacity from 2 million tons to 10 million tons per year, reflecting strategic interest in the project.

What was actually said
cost curve position
highest grade undeveloped bauxite deposit in the world
“which I believe is the highest grade undeveloped bite deposit in the world.”
Peter Secker· 07 Apr 2026·
strategic interest
World Bank facility of 820 million US for rail upgrade to increase capacity from 2 million tons to 10 million tons per year
“there's a significant upgrade being undertaken on the cam rail assets that that rail line uh 800 km uh has a world bank facility of 820 million US”
Peter Secker· 07 Apr 2026·
cost curve position
$35 per ton FOB or CIF, $25-30 margin at $81-82 per ton selling price
“we're getting on my boat for $35 a ton we will get a $10 premium we'll be getting $81 $82 a ton”
Peter Secker· 09 Dec 2025·

Sources 2 interviews

Every interview 2

DateChannelInterviewStatements
07 Apr 2026 Crux Investor Canyon Resources (ASX:CAY) - World's Highest-Grade Bauxite Project Targets September Production 20
09 Dec 2025 Crux Investor Canyon Resources (ASX:CAY) - Premium Cameroon Bauxite Mine Ships First Ore Mid-2026 22

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camrail 2
bauxite 1
cameroon 1
guinea 1
minim martap deposit 1
afg 1
world bank 1
alukan 1

Questions people ask

What is Canyon Resources's project and where is it?

Canyon Resources is a developer bauxite company. Everything here is drawn from its executives' own interviews.

Which interviews mention Canyon Resources?

We track 2 interviews mentioning Canyon Resources, across 1 channel (Crux Investor).

What are investors saying about Canyon Resources?

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What do recent interviews with Canyon Resources cover?

The most-discussed topics on record are timeline, economics, the deposit, jurisdiction — each claim quoted and dated in the sections above.

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