Latest Economic Outlook News

Barton Gold Holdings reports final Phase 1 drilling results from its Tunkillia Gold Project, revealing shallow, high-grade gold intersections that underpin a $1.3 billion operating profit forecast. The company is set to commence Phase 2 drilling and advance towards a Mining Lease application in 2026.

Hot Chili Limited reports significant diamond drilling results at its La Verde copper-gold project in Chile, revealing extensive high-grade mineralisation from near surface and extending previous intercepts. These findings bolster the strategic value of the Costa Fuego project amid rising copper and gold prices.

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.