Latest Definitive Feasibility Study News

Barton Gold Holdings has initiated a Definitive Feasibility Study for Stage 1 production at its Challenger Gold Project, aiming to leverage existing infrastructure for commissioning by the end of 2026. The project will begin with tailings reprocessing before transitioning to fresh ore mining.

Vanadium Resources Limited is advancing multiple offtake discussions for its Steelpoortdrift project, with competing proposals offering improved terms over existing agreements. Operational readiness steps are progressing, including key executive appointments and contractor finalisations.

Canyon Resources is fast-tracking its Minim Martap bauxite project in Cameroon, backed by a $140 million debt facility and a $215 million equity raise, aiming for production start in early 2026. The Definitive Feasibility Study confirms strong economics with a project NPV exceeding $830 million and an IRR of 29%.

Altamin Limited has announced a $6.46 million capital raising via a pro rata entitlement offer to fund development of its lithium-potash Lazio Project and zinc-lead Gorno Project in Italy. The majority shareholder Victor Smorgon Group has committed strongly, underpinning the raise.

Andromeda Metals has responded to ASX queries regarding its commissioned East Coast Research report, clarifying compliance with disclosure rules and differences in project assumptions.

Ardea Resources has completed a major infill drilling campaign at its Goongarrie South deposit, confirming premium nickel-cobalt-scandium mineralisation that underpins its Definitive Feasibility Study. The results reinforce the project’s position as Australia’s largest nickel-cobalt resource.

Renascor Resources has begun construction of its Purified Spherical Graphite demonstration facility in Adelaide, aiming to showcase an innovative HF-free purification process and disrupt China’s near-monopoly on PSG supply.

Meteoric Resources has confirmed exceptional rare earth recoveries from continuous piloting at ANSTO, producing high-quality Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate and demonstrating effective waste handling. This milestone advances the Caldeira Project towards commercial development and offtake agreements.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited has launched an 1,800m drilling campaign at its Baynazar copper project in Kazakhstan, extending promising trench intercepts and securing additional ground. Concurrently, the company progresses funding and feasibility studies for its flagship graphite asset.

Dome Gold Mines has successfully closed its Share Purchase Plan, raising $366,000 to support ongoing exploration and development in Fiji. The company is advancing key projects including the Sigatoka mineral sands and Ono Island gold ventures.

iTech Minerals has officially kicked off its lithium joint venture with SQM at the Reynolds Range project, receiving a $2 million payment for an initial 30% stake in lithium rights. This partnership sets the stage for significant exploration activity in the Northern Territory.

VBX Limited reports promising low-silica bauxite discoveries at East Kalumburu A near its flagship Wuudagu project, alongside key strategic appointments and ongoing drilling programs advancing the project towards a targeted DFS completion in early 2026.