Latest Economic Evaluation News

Brightstar Resources has upgraded Mineral Resources at its Menzies Gold Project by 22%, significantly expanding its Indicated gold ounces and setting the stage for near-term mining development. The updated estimates underpin the upcoming Goldfields DFS 2.0 and a targeted Final Investment Decision in early 2026.

Legacy Minerals Holdings has identified promising new silver targets at its Mt Carrington Project in NSW, securing approvals for an additional 3,500 metres of drilling to expand its substantial 115Moz silver equivalent resource.

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.

Superior Resources reports encouraging coarse-grind metallurgical test outcomes for its Steam Engine Gold Project, reinforcing previous studies and supporting ongoing development plans.

CuFe Ltd has expanded its Orlando Deposit resource at Tennant Creek by incorporating significant bismuth and silver, enhancing the project's economic potential and positioning it among Australia's largest bismuth resources.

Marmota Limited is progressing its scoping study for the Gawler Gold Project, aiming to establish a heap leach facility processing 1 million tonnes annually over seven years. Completion is targeted by March 2026, with key technical workstreams underway.

American West Metals has identified a major new copper anomaly named Chevron at its Storm Copper Project in Nunavut, Canada, alongside promising drilling results at Squall and Tornado prospects.

Iondrive Limited’s Phase 1 techno-economic evaluation of its IONSolv™ modular rare earth elements recycling plant reveals promising financial metrics and a scalable US rollout strategy. Phase 2 validation is underway to refine assumptions and advance commercial deployment.

AusQuest Limited has identified three additional high-grade magnetite prospects at its Morrisey Project in Western Australia, with premium iron grades exceeding 70% Fe and promising recovery rates. These findings enhance the project's commercial appeal as it advances under a strategic alliance with South32.

Axel REE Limited has initiated a new Mineral Resource Estimate at Area B of its Caladão Project in Brazil, aiming to build on its already significant rare earth and gallium resources. This move could further position Caladão as a critical global source beyond China’s dominance.

Santana Minerals has lodged a comprehensive Fast-track Approvals application for its Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project in New Zealand, aiming for development consents by the end of the 2026 financial year. The project promises significant economic and employment benefits for the Central Otago region.

Bathurst Resources Limited has announced a substantial increase in its marketable coal reserves, driven by key project developments and positive feasibility studies, while total resources saw a slight decline due to reassessments and mining depletion.