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Santana Minerals has unveiled an updated Pre-Feasibility Study for its Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project, revealing lower capital costs, higher gold grades, and robust financial returns that position the project as a low-cost, high-margin operation in New Zealand.

Santana Minerals has released an updated Pre-Feasibility Study for its Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project, showcasing robust economics with a 13.8-year mine life and strong production profile. The study highlights significant capital efficiency improvements and a refined mining strategy.

Chalice Mining confirms its Gonneville Project Pre-Feasibility Study remains on track for Q4 2025, with environmental approvals progressing smoothly toward a late 2027 Final Investment Decision. The project’s staged open-pit design and innovative infrastructure plans underscore its strategic importance in critical minerals supply.

Develop Global Limited has launched a A$180 million equity placement to fast-track production and extend mine life at its Woodlawn and Sulphur Springs projects, positioning itself as a leading copper and base metals player on the ASX.

Predictive Discovery’s Definitive Feasibility Study for the Bankan Gold Project confirms robust economics with a 12.2-year mine life producing 250,000 ounces annually and a post-tax NPV of US$1.6 billion. The study outlines a clear path to construction and production in Guinea, backed by strong financial returns and environmental approvals.

Ardea Resources reports significant progress on the Kalgoorlie Nickel Project’s Definitive Feasibility Study, completing key drilling and advancing permitting to support a multi-decade nickel-cobalt operation.

Diatreme Resources’ Northern Silica Project has been awarded Major Project Status by the Australian Government, marking a pivotal step in advancing critical minerals development in Queensland. This designation streamlines federal approvals and supports the project’s role in the clean energy supply chain.

VBX Limited is set to raise $10 million through an initial public offering to fund the development of its Wuudagu Bauxite Project in Western Australia, supported by a positive pre-feasibility study and strong market fundamentals driven by China’s growing aluminium demand.

FireFly Metals Ltd has announced a flow-through share offer aiming to raise approximately A$11.2 million, targeting Canadian investors to fund regional exploration drilling. This offer complements a broader capital raising strategy to advance development at the Ming Mine and other key projects.

ACDC Metals has released a comprehensive scoping study for its Goschen Central project in Victoria, revealing strong economic potential through a two-phase heavy mineral sand and rare earth element operation. The study highlights robust financial metrics and strategic importance in critical minerals supply.

St George Mining has initiated a 10,000-metre drilling program at its Araxá Project in Brazil, aiming to significantly grow its already substantial rare earths and niobium resource. The campaign combines multiple drilling techniques alongside a high-resolution airborne magnetic survey to unlock further mineral potential.

Sunrise Energy Metals Limited has announced a $1.5 million Share Purchase Plan (SPP) offering eligible shareholders the chance to invest at 30 cents per share, accompanied by options exercisable at 40 cents until May 2027. The capital raise aims to fast-track the feasibility study and development of its Syerston Scandium Project in New South Wales.