Proactive Investor: Marc Ducler on Funding, Drilling & 2026 Catalysts

Astral Resources Managing Director Marc Ducler talked with Proactive about the company’s major achievements in 2025 and plans for 2026.

Key milestones included the acquisition of Maximus Resources, delivery of the Mandilla Gold Project Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS), and efforts to institutionalise the company’s share register to support future funding needs.

Ducler called the Mandilla PFS the year’s standout moment: “$227 million out the door, over $5 billion in free cash flow coming back in — that’s a solid project.”

With $85 million cash in the bank, Astral is well positioned heading into 2026, with a busy first half expected, including ongoing drilling, resource updates, and progress towards the Definitive Feasibility Study.