Latest Capital Expenditure News

Ora Banda Mining delivered a strong FY25 with 92.4koz gold produced, up 32% year-on-year, and sets an ambitious FY26 target of 140-155koz driven by new underground mines and strategic partnerships.

Renascor Resources has secured an option agreement for land near its Siviour graphite deposit, finalising a critical step in supporting its upstream mining and processing operations. This move advances the company’s Battery Anode Material project readiness with accommodation planned for construction and operational staff.

Manuka Resources has boosted the net present value of its Cobar Basin silver and gold project to A$153 million, driven by higher commodity prices, while advancing financing talks and exploring a Mt Boppy open pit cut-back to enhance production.

Freehill Mining is progressing plans to restart mining at its Yerbas Buenas magnetite project in Chile, backed by promising bulk sampling results and a staged permit extension strategy.

Aurelia Metals has successfully met its FY25 production guidance across all key metals while strengthening its cash position to A$110 million, setting the stage for upcoming growth projects including the Great Cobar development.

Southern Palladium’s Optimised Prefeasibility Study reveals a $857 million project valuation and a 38% cut in peak capital expenditure through a staged development plan for its Bengwenyama PGM project in South Africa.

Challenger Gold advances its Hualilan Gold Project with final metallurgical testwork underway, confirming heap leach processing can economically recover low-grade gold previously deemed waste. This development promises to expand the project’s scale and improve its economics ahead of the full-scale Pre-Feasibility Study.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has released a comprehensive Pre-Feasibility Study for its Colossus Rare Earth Project in Brazil, showcasing robust economics, low-cost production, and a clear path to production by 2028. The study highlights the project's resilience across price cycles and its strategic positioning in the global rare earth supply chain.

BWP Trust proposes to internalise its management by acquiring BWP Management Limited from Wesfarmers for $142.6 million, restructure 62 Bunnings leases to extend lease terms and options, and commit $86 million to capital expenditure at key Bunnings sites. The transaction aims to enhance income certainty, reduce costs, and increase distributions for investors.

Medallion Metals reports standout gold and copper assays from Harbour View infill drilling, reinforcing resource confidence ahead of a July update and advancing its strategic Forrestania acquisition.

Arrow Minerals has completed key scoping studies for its Niagara Bauxite and Simandou North Iron projects but has halted operations in Guinea due to unclear exploration permit status.

South Harz Potash Limited has launched a two-tranche placement and a rights issue to raise over A$3 million, aiming to accelerate development of its German potash assets amid mixed funding prospects.