Latest Capital Budget News

Brightstar Resources will pay A$350,000 for five Panther Metals exploration licences beside its Laverton processing plant, securing ground needed for haul roads, water infrastructure and future tailings capacity. A separate, non-binding deal could also bring Panther’s Burtville East ore through the plant under a 50:50 net proceeds arrangement.

Westgold Resources has outlined a fully funded plan to lift gold production to 460-510koz by FY29 while reducing AISC to A$2,640-A$3,000/oz. The formal outlook excludes its potentially transformative Fletcher Zone, leaving a sizeable but still conceptual growth option beyond the plan.

Kantra Copper (ASX:KAN) showcased a robust growth strategy at the Copper to the World Conference, spotlighting its Kanmantoo mine extension, Emily Star development, and advancing exploration projects. The company maintains strong production guidance and financial health amid a tightening copper market.

BCI Minerals edges closer to first salt shipment at its Mardie Project, with crystallisation underway and 85% construction complete. The company maintains full funding and advances its sulphate of potash opportunity alongside robust sustainability initiatives.

BCI Minerals has contracted Bluestar Lehigh to build a 150 kg/hr sulphate of potash pilot plant at Mardie, aiming to de-risk commercial SOP production. Commissioning is set for early FY2028 with piloting to span about a year, funded within the existing $1.443 billion Mardie budget.

Beacon Minerals Limited has reported a robust half-year performance with gold sales more than doubling to AU$82.6 million and a comprehensive profit of AU$14.8 million, driven by strong production growth and higher gold prices.

Ramelius Resources reports a statutory loss for H1 FY26 driven by Spartan acquisition expenses, yet underlying EBITDA rises on higher gold prices. Integration of Dalgaranga and progress on Rebecca-Roe signal growth ahead.

Beacon Minerals delivered a strong December quarter with increased gold production and improved recovery rates, while progressing key mining and exploration activities at the Lady Ida Gold Project.

29Metals reported a strong December quarter with increased copper and zinc production at Golden Grove, cost efficiencies, and steady progress on key projects, while Capricorn Copper remains suspended pending regulatory approvals.

Beacon Minerals reported solid gold production of 6,884 ounces in Q3 2025 with a strategic focus on expanding its Iguana deposit and maintaining a robust gold retention strategy.

Hastings Technology Metals has formalized a 60 – 40 unincorporated joint venture with Wyloo for the Yangibana Rare Earths and Niobium Project, significantly reducing capital costs and advancing development. The company also moves to diversify with a conditional acquisition of the Whiteheads Gold Project and appoints Vince Catania as CEO.

Lotus Resources is on track to restart uranium production at its Kayelekera project in Malawi by Q3 2025, backed by binding offtake contracts covering nearly 4 million pounds of uranium and a robust cash position.