Latest Cost Estimation News

Lake Resources has updated its lithium ore reserve for the Kachi Project in Argentina, unveiling an optimized mine plan that boosts lithium grades and recovery while cutting costs and environmental impact.

Redcastle Resources has unveiled a positive Scoping Study for its Queen Alexandra gold project, highlighting a high-return open pit operation with near-term production potential and robust economics at current gold prices.

Northern Star Resources has declined to exercise its option to acquire Kalamazoo’s Ashburton Gold Project, leaving Kalamazoo to advance development plans amid record Australian gold prices. The company has initiated a Scoping Study and secured $2 million in fresh capital to support its next phase.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has completed a promising scoping study for its Halls Creek copper-zinc-silver project and secured a key cobalt feedstock contract with Glencore, setting the stage for a final investment decision on its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery by year-end.

AGL Energy has greenlit a major $800 million investment in a 500 MW grid-scale battery in New South Wales, marking a significant step in its clean energy transition.

Austral Gold’s Q2 2025 report reveals a production decline at its flagship Guanaco Mine alongside rising costs, while refurbishment at its Casposo Plant advances on schedule for a second-half restart.

Impact Minerals reports a robust Preliminary Feasibility Study for its Lake Hope High Purity Alumina project, underpinned by strong economics and low production costs, while strategically acquiring a 50% stake in Alluminous Pty Ltd to fast-track market entry with HiPurA® technology.

Vital Metals’ latest Scoping Study for its Tardiff deposit in Canada reveals strong economic potential, underpinning an 11-year mine life with significant rare earth and niobium production. The company plans to advance to a Prefeasibility Study by the end of 2026, aiming to optimize recoveries and expand resources.

Lion Energy has made steady progress on its Port of Brisbane Green Hydrogen Project while moving closer to securing funding for a key drilling operation in Indonesia’s East Seram PSC.

Anson Resources has announced a maiden JORC lithium resource of 103,000 tonnes LCE at its Green River Project in Utah, with plans to expand through historic well re-entry and a new collaboration with POSCO for lithium extraction technology.

Capricorn Metals has received regulatory approval to expand its Karlawinda operations, enabling a 25% increase in gold production to 150,000 ounces annually. Construction is set to accelerate with key contracts extended and infrastructure upgrades underway.

International Graphite Limited has partnered with Arctic Graphite AS to establish a new expandable graphite facility in Germany, aiming to bolster European supply with an initial 3,000 tonnes per year capacity. Backed by a potential $10 million funding commitment, this venture marks a strategic push into critical mineral processing amid rising demand.