Latest Capital Expenditure News

Sarytogan Graphite Limited’s flagship deposit in Kazakhstan has been designated a Strategic Project under the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act, positioning it as a key supplier for Europe’s battery and industrial sectors.

Challenger Gold Limited’s Preliminary Feasibility Study for the Hualilan Toll Milling Project outlines a robust three-year operation delivering 450,000 tonnes of gold-silver ore to Austral Gold’s Casposo plant, with strong economics and low upfront capital.

Challenger Gold has completed a Pre-Feasibility Study for toll milling at its Hualilan Gold Project, revealing strong economics, low capital requirements, and a swift payback period. The study underscores the project's potential to generate significant cash flow over three years through a toll milling arrangement with Austral Gold.

Challenger Gold has raised A$34.5 million through an institutional placement to fund near-term gold production and expand development at its Hualilan project in Argentina.

Patriot Resources has identified a significant new copper mineralisation zone within its Sugarloaf licence in Zambia, revealing promising surface copper grades and a substantial strike length that could expand its resource base.

Coronado Resources has locked in a $150 million asset-based lending facility with Oaktree affiliates, refinancing existing debt and funding key coal production expansions amid a challenging market.

Lake Resources N.L. has upgraded its Kachi lithium brine resource in Argentina, increasing the Measured and Indicated lithium carbonate equivalent to 8.2 million tonnes, supported by new drilling data and enhanced lithium recovery technology.

Manuka Resources is poised to restart silver production at its Wonawinta Mine targeting 13.2 million ounces, while progressing its large-scale vanadium-titanium-magnetite project in New Zealand with a robust $1.26 billion valuation.

Freehill Mining has produced a high-grade magnetite concentrate of approximately 66% iron from its Yerbas Buenas mine bulk sample, setting the stage for renewed mining operations in Chile.

Lefroy Exploration has reported outstanding near-surface gold assay results from its Lucky Strike project, validating resource models and revealing promising high-grade zones. With diamond drilling underway to explore a potential larger Stage 2 pit, the company is advancing its development plans backed by partner funding.

Ioneer Ltd has announced a 308% increase in the Ore Reserve for its Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project in Nevada, extending mine life to 95 years and confirming robust economics with low-cost lithium production and a stable boric acid revenue stream.

Metal Powder Works has doubled its production capacity for advanced metal powders using its patented DirectPowder™ process, achieving this milestone without additional capital expenditure. The company also cut production cycle times by up to 40%, positioning itself as a key US supplier for defence applications.