Latest Capital Costs News

Alliance Nickel has begun vat leach testing on a bulk sample from its NiWest project, targeting a significant reduction in capital costs by replacing heap leaching with a lower-cost atmospheric process. Results are expected by late Q3 2026 and could reshape the project’s economics.

Li-FT Power Ltd. has obtained a binding call option to acquire the Renard diamond mine site or its owning companies, aiming to repurpose its processing infrastructure for lithium production. The deal hinges on Canadian court approval and involves a significant option fee and care commitments.

Minbos Resources has secured a US$13.8 million Phase 2 construction contract with Grupo Arliz, marking a pivotal step toward completing its Cabinda Phosphate Fertilizer Plant in Angola. With key equipment already on site and funding in place, the project moves closer to operational readiness.

Regis Resources has reinstated the McPhillamys Gold Project Ore Reserve at 56Mt grading 1.1g/t Au for 1.89Moz, supported by a new Pre-Feasibility Study demonstrating strong economics and an alternative tailings strategy. The company targets a Final Investment Decision in H1 2028, pending permitting and judicial review outcomes.

Red Metal’s large-scale column leach tests confirm high rare earth recoveries from coarsely crushed Sybella ores using weak sulphuric acid, underpinning a low-cost heap leach development pathway.

WIN Metals has taken a strategic step to progress its Radio Gold Project by securing a six-month option to acquire a modular gravity processing plant from Tungsten Mining, aligning with its plan for onsite gold processing at 120,000 tonnes per annum.

International Graphite Ltd (ASX:IG6) has partnered with Alkeemia S.p.A. to establish a graphite processing facility in Italy, aiming for first production in the second half of 2027 and a final investment decision by Q3 2026.

Turaco Gold’s pre-feasibility study for the Afema Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire reveals a maiden 1.91 million ounce Probable Ore Reserve and robust project economics, underpinning a 10.3-year mine life producing over 2 million ounces of gold.

Alice Queen’s Project Definition Study for Horn Island reveals robust economics, including a pre-tax NPV of A$706 million and an IRR of 109%, underpinning plans to advance to feasibility stages.

Aurum Resources has unveiled a robust Pre-Feasibility Study for its Boundiali Gold Project in Côte d'Ivoire, declaring a maiden Probable Ore Reserve of 1.21 million ounces and targeting first gold production in early 2028.

PC Gold has acquired the former Territory Iron accommodation camp near its Spring Hill Gold Project for A$770,000, gaining 64 rooms and full utilities. The move cuts capital costs and development time, supporting exploration and mine development.

Toubani Resources reports rapid earthworks progress and equipment deliveries at Kobada Gold Project, maintaining its target for first gold in Q3 2027.