Latest Economic Outlook News

Prospect Resources has confirmed significant gold by-product mineralisation at its Nyungu Central deposit, potentially boosting the economics of the Mumbezhi Copper Project in Zambia. Updated resource estimates incorporating these findings are expected in Q1 2026.

Elevra Lithium unveils a staged, accelerated expansion plan for its North American Lithium mine, aiming to increase spodumene concentrate production to 315ktpa by early 2029 while lowering operating costs.

Dateline Resources reports wide, continuous gold mineralisation extending beyond current resource boundaries at its Colosseum Gold-REE Project in California, signalling significant growth potential.

Coda Minerals has resumed its extensive diamond drilling program at the Elizabeth Creek Copper-Silver Project, progressing towards a pivotal Pre-Feasibility Study with strong commodity price tailwinds. Approximately 70% of drilling is complete, setting the stage for updated resource estimates and enhanced project economics.

AEMO forecasts a severe domestic gas shortage in Western Australia from 2028, spotlighting H3 Energy’s Warro gas field as a critical potential solution amid rising prices and technical hurdles.

Javelin Minerals has lodged its Mining Proposal for the Eureka Gold Project, setting the stage for mining to commence in mid-2026 and first cashflow by Q3. Fully funded and partnered with MEGA Resources, the project is on track to unlock value in Western Australia’s prolific goldfields.

Power Minerals Limited has amended its Rincon Lithium Project Joint Venture announcement to clarify mineral resource categories and assumptions, retracting financial forecasts to avoid investor confusion. The Rincon JV incorporation is imminent, unlocking a $4 million investment to advance lithium brine development.

VBX Limited has confirmed the quality and scale of its Wuudagu C bauxite deposit through comprehensive infill drilling, reinforcing its Preliminary Feasibility Study and advancing its Definitive Feasibility Study with metallurgical optimization.

Godolphin Resources has announced superior metallurgical flotation test results from its Lewis Ponds project, producing high-grade zinc and lead-gold-silver concentrates that promise to enhance the project’s economic outlook.

Vulcan Energy Resources has locked in a €2.2 billion financing package to fully fund Phase One of its Lionheart lithium and renewable energy project in Germany, marking a pivotal move from development to construction. The project aims to supply Europe with low-carbon lithium for electric vehicle batteries alongside renewable power and heat.

Fortuna Metals has verified rutile as the dominant titanium mineral at its Mkanda project in Malawi, with soil assays returning 1.11% rutile and extensive drilling underway. This positions the project alongside one of the world’s largest rutile deposits.

Australian Gold and Copper Ltd has reported outstanding assay results from diamond drilling at its Achilles deposit in NSW, revealing a high-grade zone extending over 150m wide and 250m deep. These results reinforce the deposit's potential amid rising silver prices.