Latest Cost Estimation News

Guzman y Gomez has abruptly exited the US market, citing financial underperformance despite brand progress, while reaffirming strong Australian growth and international franchise confidence.

Wia Gold has raised A$92 million through a heavily supported placement to accelerate development of its Kokoseb Gold Project in Namibia, underpinning progress towards a Definitive Feasibility Study due later this year.

Anson Resources' scoping study for its Green River Lithium Project in Utah reveals first quartile operating costs and a clear development pathway targeting 10,000 tonnes per annum lithium carbonate production by 2029.

SDI Limited's acquisition by Beijing Guoci's subsidiary advances with ASIC registration of the scheme booklet and court approval to convene a shareholder meeting. The all-cash offer at a 53–58% premium awaits shareholder and final court approval.

Wildcat Resources is progressing its Definitive Feasibility Study for the Tabba Tabba lithium-tantalum project, targeting accelerated processing plant expansion and incorporating tantalum and petalite to boost project economics.

Black Canyon's latest beneficiation trials at Wandanya have consistently upgraded manganese feeds to 40-45% Mn grades with strong recoveries, while iron ore tests show a premium lump product. Ongoing drilling and larger scale testwork aim to refine project economics.

Resolute Mining’s scoping study for its ABC Project in Côte d’Ivoire outlines a robust 12-year open pit gold operation with strong economic metrics, including a post-tax NPV of US$1.2 billion and a 39% IRR at US$3,500/oz gold.

Australian Mines has reaffirmed strong economics for its Flemington Scandium Project, highlighting a robust 28-year mine life and significant leverage to scandium price scenarios.

Norwest Minerals reports strong metallurgical results from Bulgera, with gold recoveries up to 92% on coarse crushed samples, supporting a low-cost heap leach development pathway.

Genesis Minerals is poised to boost its gold output to an aspirational 500,000 ounces per annum following its strategic acquisition of Magnetic Resources and the construction of a new Tower Hill mill in Western Australia.

Critica Limited has appointed DRA Global to lead a Scoping Study for an underground, ESG-driven development of its Mt Lindsay Tin-Tungsten Project, marking a strategic pivot from open pit mining amid rising commodity prices and strong government backing.

Australian Mines Limited has raised $3 million through a strategic placement led by Tribeca Investment Partners to fast-track its Flemington Scandium Project from scoping to pre-feasibility study, aiming to de-risk and advance permitting.