Latest Cost Estimation News

Boss Energy confirms FY26 production and cost guidance while withdrawing its 2021 Enhanced Feasibility Study due to significant deviations in resource assumptions. A new feasibility study exploring a wide-spaced wellfield design is underway, aiming to optimise uranium recovery and reduce costs.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has been hit with a $50 million operational risk capital charge by APRA, while AUSTRAC launches an enforcement investigation into serious AML/CTF breaches. The bank commits to intensifying risk management efforts amid regulatory scrutiny.

Lindian Resources has optimised its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, increasing ore processing capacity by 25% and appointing Obsideo as the design and construction contractor for its processing plant. This upgrade significantly enhances the project's financial outlook while keeping capital costs within budget.

Investigator Resources reveals promising updates to the Paris Silver Project DFS, including improved silver recovery and a revised pit optimisation that could expand mineable inventory and enhance project economics.

Ausgold Limited’s updated Definitive Feasibility Study for the Katanning Gold Project significantly boosts gold production forecasts and financial returns, underpinning a robust development pathway.

Korab Resources reports significant gold and base metals exploration progress at its Rum Jungle Project, alongside innovative mining method evaluations and ongoing legal challenges to key lease renewals.

Celsius Resources has announced a maiden JORC-compliant Ore Reserve Estimate for its Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog Copper-Gold Project in the Philippines, underpinning a robust feasibility study and advancing project financing.

Volt Resources has locked in a $11.1 million equity investment from Unbounded Opportunities Fund to accelerate development of its Bunyu Graphite Project in Tanzania, aiming to boost production and cut costs.

International Graphite Limited projects robust financial returns from its new expandable graphite facility joint venture in Germany, targeting production start in mid-2027 with rapid payback and low capital costs.

Volt Resources has initiated a Definitive Feasibility Study for its Alabama Graphite Refinery, aiming to produce high purity graphite by mid-2026 and strengthen US critical minerals supply chains.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has agreed to acquire RACQ Bank’s retail lending assets and deposits, expanding its customer base and enhancing geographic diversity. The deal is expected to be accretive to earnings and align with the bank’s 2030 return targets.

Odyssey Gold has reported strong reverse circulation drilling results at its Tuckanarra Project, reinforcing the existing resource model and advancing plans for a resource upgrade. The Highway Deposit continues to demonstrate promising grade continuity and open pit potential.