Latest Capital Costs News

International Graphite Limited has partnered with Arctic Graphite AS to establish a new expandable graphite facility in Germany, aiming to bolster European supply with an initial 3,000 tonnes per year capacity. Backed by a potential $10 million funding commitment, this venture marks a strategic push into critical mineral processing amid rising demand.

Wide Open Agriculture reports a remarkable 243% jump in cash receipts driven by soaring lupin protein sales and secures a strategic foothold in China through an exclusive distribution deal.

Boss Energy has released its FY26 guidance for the Honeymoon Uranium Operation, targeting 1.6 million pounds of uranium production and forecasting positive cash flow for the year. However, challenges in mineralisation continuity at East Kalkaroo may increase sustaining capital costs and impact future production.

Emmerson Resources’ latest Scoping Study confirms the White Devil Gold Project as a Major Mine, projecting robust financial returns and a seven-year mine life. With feasibility studies underway and a strategic JV structure, the project is poised for development in the Northern Territory.

West Wits Mining has released an updated Definitive Feasibility Study for its Qala Shallows project, revealing significant financial improvements and increased ore reserves. The study highlights a stronger gold price environment and refined mine plans that reduce capital requirements and accelerate payback.

Horizon Gold Limited has raised $12 million through a placement and entitlement offer to advance its Gum Creek Gold Project feasibility study and resource drilling, signaling strong investor confidence amid rising gold prices.

Barton Gold Holdings has revealed a preliminary A$26 million refurbishment plan for its Central Gawler Mill, aiming to restart production by the end of 2026 with significant cost and operational advantages.

BHP has reported record copper and iron ore production for FY25, while revising upward the capital cost and timeline for its Jansen Stage 1 potash project. The miner’s operational strength contrasts with ongoing challenges in nickel and coal segments.

American West Metals has finalized a binding offtake agreement and secured significant project financing with Ocean Partners, advancing the development of its Storm Copper Project in Nunavut, Canada.

29Metals Limited reported a stronger June quarter with increased copper production at Golden Grove, offset by higher costs and deferred capital spending on the Gossan Valley project. The company also secured a final $54 million insurance payout and improved liquidity despite ongoing operational challenges at Capricorn Copper.

American Rare Earths reports strong metallurgical leach recoveries and significantly reduced impurities at its Halleck Creek Rare Earths Project, marking a key step toward economic production of critical rare earth elements in the US.

Alliance Nickel has strengthened its financial position with an additional A$1.2 million unsecured loan and extended existing facilities, while reaffirming the commercial viability of its NiWest Nickel-Cobalt Project through a comprehensive Definitive Feasibility Study.