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How ASM’s Heap Leach Plan Slashes Dubbo Project Costs by Over Half

12:22pm on Friday 11th of July, 2025 AEST Mining
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How ASM’s Heap Leach Plan Slashes Dubbo Project Costs by Over Half

12:22pm on Friday 11th of July, 2025 AEST
Key Points
  • Heap leach option reduces capital expenditure to AUD 740 million, down 56% from 2021 study
  • 42-year mine life targeting separated light and heavy rare earth oxides
  • Competitive operating costs place Dubbo in lowest quartile among ex-China producers
  • Pre-tax NPV of AUD 967 million and IRR of 18.3% under base case pricing
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