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12 November 2026
Cobra Resources plc
(“Cobra” or the “Company”)
Manna Hill - Copper Discovery Growth
22m at 0.48% Cu from 10m 100m south of discovery hole containing 42m at 0.56% Cu from 22m
Visual observations extend strike potential a further 600m west
Cobra (LSE: COBR), a South Australian mineral exploration and development company advancing the Wudinna Rare Earth Project and the Manna Hill Copper Project, is pleased to announce encouraging results from a further six drill holes in the Blue Rose and associated skarn discovery areas. These results add considerable scale, whilst visual and pXRF observations support further scale with near term results.
A second drill rig is mobilising to site, and drilling has commenced at the Netley Hill porphyry copper-molybdenum prospect area.
Highlights:
Note: Visual observations and pXRF readings in this announcement are preliminary, qualitative and semi-quantitative respectively, and are not a substitute for laboratory assay results. No reliance should be placed on them as an indication of grade, tenor or economic significance. Full notes are set out at the end of this announcement.
Figure 1: Plan showing detailing received, pending results and further drilling across the Blue Rose mineralisation corridor.

Rupert Verco, Managing Director, commented:
“Early indications from the Shadow Rose discovery are positive for complementary scale with broad, shallow mineralisation proximal to Blue Rose. Whilst we remain appropriately cautious pending assays, the pXRF and visual observations from MHRC0055 indicate that we may have one of our best intersections of the year to be delivered from the Shadow Rose discovery.
Scale is defined in three dimensions and having the capacity to test depth continuity below these shallow intersections is an important next step. We expect that further drilling over the coming weeks will increase our definition of mineralisation at Shadow Rose and advance our understanding of porphyry mineralisation.
We have achieved another important operational milestone commencing drilling at Netley Hill, a proven porphyry that has not been advanced in decades. Our plan through this drilling programme is to deliver scale across multiple prospects.”
Follow this link to watch a short video of MD Rupert Verco discussing this announcement: https://investors.cobraplc.com/link/rLOwqe.
Enquiries:
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Cobra Resources plc Rupert Verco (Australia) Dan Maling (UK) |
via Vigo Consulting +44 (0)20 7390 0234
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Hannam & Partners (Joint Broker) Leif Powis Andrew Chubb |
+44 (0) 20 7907 8500
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SI Capital Limited (Joint Broker) Nick Emerson Sam Lomanto |
+44 (0)1483 413 500
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Vigo Consulting (Financial Public Relations) Ben Simons George Pope
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+44 (0)20 7390 0234 cobra@vigoconsulting.com |
Further information on observations from drilling
Current drilling at the Manna Hill Copper Project is designed to test several geological interpretations that, if proven correct, would provide considerable upside to defined mineralisation at Blue Rose where earlier drilling has:
Results announced today expand on the discovery hole that tested a conceptual target based on along-strike outcropping skarn alteration 2km east of anomalous copper in shallow aircore drilling.
Figure 2: Section 428,075mE highlighting intersections across Shadow Rose, Blue Rose and Neptune Rose

Previously reported results from the current programme include:
Figure 3: Section A. 428,050m East demonstrating additional intersections

Figure 4: Manna Hill planned drilling over magnetics highlighting drill collars across Blue Rose, Netley Hill and Anabama prospects

Figure 5: Slim-line RC drilling at the Netley Hill Porphyry project

Disclaimer: Visual observations and portable X-ray fluorescence (“pXRF”) readings referred to in this announcement are preliminary in nature and should not be considered a substitute for laboratory assay results.
Visual estimates of mineralisation, alteration and sulphide abundance are qualitative observations only and do not represent quantitative estimates of grade or metal content.
pXRF measurements provide indicative, semi-quantitative geochemical information and may be affected by a range of factors including sample heterogeneity, moisture content, particle size, surface condition, matrix effects and instrument calibration. pXRF results have therefore been used principally to assist geological interpretation, identify relative geochemical trends and guide sampling.
No reliance should be placed on visual observations or pXRF readings as an indication of the grade, tenor or economic significance of mineralisation. Representative samples have been submitted, or will be submitted, to an accredited laboratory for quantitative analysis. Laboratory assay results will be reported when available and following completion of appropriate quality assurance and quality control procedures.
Competent Person’s Statement
Information in this announcement has been assessed by Mr Rupert Verco, a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Verco is an employee of Cobra and has more than 18 years’ industry experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation, deposit type, and activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves of JORC. This includes 13 years of Mining, Resource Estimation and Exploration. Mr Verco consents to the inclusion in this announcement of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.
About Cobra
Cobra Resources is developing two South Australian critical minerals opportunities: the Wudinna ionic rare earth project and the Manna Hill copper project.
At Wudinna, Cobra has established a maiden JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate of 150 Mt grading 470 ppm total rare earth oxides (TREO), with significant potential for further resource growth. The resource will underpin a Scoping Study as Cobra advances its staged development strategy, incorporating low-disturbance controlled-aquifer in situ recovery (ISR), targeting bottom-quartile production costs and the potential to establish the Western World's first rare earths ISR operation.
Cobra is also advancing the Manna Hill copper project in the Nackara Arc, where drilling has confirmed copper-gold mineralisation across multiple prospects, including shallow skarn-hosted discoveries and encouraging indications of a potentially larger porphyry copper-gold system.
Cobra also holds a significant shareholding in Barton Gold (ASX: BDG), following the 2025 sale of its non-core gold assets for A$15 million in cash and shares.
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Appendix 1: Collar coordinates and drillhole details, coordinates in MGA94, Zone 54
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Hole Number |
Northing |
Easting |
RL (m) |
EOH (m) |
Azimuth |
Dip |
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MHRC0026 |
6387787 |
428009 |
239 |
120 |
0 |
-60 |
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MHRC0027 |
6387701 |
428019 |
239 |
95 |
0 |
-60 |
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MHRC0044 |
6388548 |
429803 |
232 |
76 |
180 |
-60 |
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MHRC0045 |
6388626 |
429955 |
235 |
103 |
180 |
-60 |
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MHRC0048 |
6388215 |
429488 |
238 |
120 |
0 |
-60 |
Appendix 2 – Compositing of significant intersections.
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Hole Number |
From (m) |
To (m) |
Int (m) |
Cu % |
Au ppm |
Mo ppm |
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MHRC0026 |
10 |
32 |
22 |
0.48 |
0.02 |
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and |
40 |
46 |
6 |
0.13 |
0.02 |
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and |
66 |
76 |
10 |
0.22 |
0.06 |
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and |
88 |
118 |
30 |
0.21 |
0.02 |
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MHRC0027 |
12 |
14 |
2 |
0.11 |
* |
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and |
26 |
40 |
14 |
0.17 |
0.01 |
|
|
Assays Pending |
70 |
95 |
25 |
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MHRC0044 |
16 |
28 |
12 |
0.21 |
* |
|
|
and |
38 |
42 |
4 |
0.12 |
0.01 |
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|
and |
50 |
52 |
2 |
0.10 |
0.02 |
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and |
56 |
64 |
8 |
0.28 |
0.02 |
119.34 |
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including |
60 |
62 |
2 |
0.55 |
0.02 |
24.70 |
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and |
72 |
76 (EOH) |
4 |
0.21 |
0.01 |
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MHRC0045 |
16 |
20 |
4 |
0.11 |
* |
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|
and |
42 |
48 |
6 |
0.14 |
0.02 |
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|
and |
52 |
56 |
4 |
0.16 |
0.03 |
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and |
64 |
70 |
6 |
0.17 |
0.02 |
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and |
90 |
92 |
2 |
0.13 |
0.01 |
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and |
102 |
103 (EOH) |
1 |
0.50 |
0.01 |
94.90 |
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MHRC0048 |
22 |
28 |
6 |
0.15 |
* |
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and |
34 |
36 |
2 |
0.13 |
* |
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and |
82 |
96 |
14 |
0.10 |
0.02 |
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and |
100 |
110 |
10 |
0.23 |
0.03 |
84.86 |
Appendix 3 – visible copper oxide estimation.
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Hole Number |
From (m) |
To (m) |
Int (m) |
Cu Min 1 |
Visual % |
Cu Min 2 |
Visual % |
Cu Min 3 |
Visual % |
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MHRC0055 |
12 |
20 |
8 |
Cc |
1 |
Cr |
0.1 |
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32 |
38 |
6 |
Cc |
0.5 |
Cr |
0.1 |
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38 |
44 |
6 |
Cc |
0.5 |
Cr |
0.1 |
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44 |
48 |
4 |
Cc |
0.5 |
Mlc |
0.2 |
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48 |
52 |
4 |
Cc |
0.5 |
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52 |
54 |
2 |
Cc |
0.7 |
Az |
0.1 |
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54 |
76 |
22 |
Cc |
0.5 |
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76 |
86 |
10 |
Mlc |
0.5 |
Az |
0.2 |
Cc |
0.2 |
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86 |
96 |
10 |
Mlc |
0.6 |
Cc |
0.4 |
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96 |
106 |
10 |
Cc |
0.2 |
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|
106 |
112 |
6 |
Cc |
0.5 |
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112 |
114 |
2 |
Cc |
0.2 |
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MHRC0058 |
40 |
42 |
2 |
Cc |
0.1 |
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42 |
46 |
4 |
Cc |
0.5 |
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46 |
56 |
10 |
Cc |
0.2 |
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114 |
120 |
6 |
Cpy |
0.2 |
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Mineral Abbreviations
Cc = chalcocite (Cu2S)
Cpy = chalcopyrite (CuFeS2)
Mlc = malachite (Cu2CO3(OH)2)
Az = azurite (Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2)
Cr = chrysocolla (Cu,Al)₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄ ⋅ nH₂O)
Appendix 4: JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 3
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Criteria |
JORC Code explanation |
Commentary |
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Sampling techniques |
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Historic Drilling
Cobra Resources RC Drilling (2026)
Diamond Drilling (2026)
Slimline RC and Aircore Drilling (Current Program)
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Drilling techniques |
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Historic Drilling
Cobra Resources RC Drilling
Diamond Drilling
Slimline RC Drilling (Current Program)
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Drill sample recovery |
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Historic Drilling
Cobra Resources RC Drilling
Diamond Drilling
Slimline RC & Aircore Drilling (current program)
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Logging |
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Historic
Cobra Resources
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Sub-sampling techniques and sample preparation |
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Historic
Cobra Resources RC Drilling
Diamond Drilling
Slimline RC & Aircore Drilling
All Sampling
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Quality of assay data and laboratory tests |
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Historic
Cobra Resources RC Drilling
Diamond Drilling
Slimline RC & Aircore Drilling
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Verification of sampling and assaying |
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Historic
Cobra Resources
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Location of data points |
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Historic
Cobra Resources
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Data spacing and distribution |
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Historic
Cobra Resources RC Drilling
Diamond Drilling
Slimline RC & Aircore Drilling (current program)
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Orientation of data in relation to geological structure |
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Sample security |
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Cobra Resources 2026 Drilling
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Directly to ALS Audits or reviews |
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Appendix 5: Section 2 reporting of exploration results
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Criteria |
JORC Code explanation |
Commentary |
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Mineral tenement and land tenure status |
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Exploration done by other parties |
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Geology |
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Blue Rose
Neptune Rose
Black Baccara
Assessment of Geological survey hyperspectral data from nearby “near miss” diamond holes indicate the metamorphic gradient and spectral responses anticipated from a porphyry system.
Anabama Hill Netley Hill |
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Drillhole Information |
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Data aggregation methods |
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Relationship between mineralisation widths and intercept lengths |
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Diagrams |
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Balanced reporting |
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Other substantive exploration data |
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Further work |
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