Latest Feasibility Study News

Canyon Resources has secured a significant credit facility and advanced key contracts, setting the stage for production and first bauxite shipments from its Minim Martap project in early 2026.

Bannerman Energy has successfully raised A$85 million through a placement to institutional investors, bolstering its cash reserves as it advances the Etango uranium project towards a Final Investment Decision.

Australian Rare Earths Limited has achieved over 60% recovery of magnet rare earths in a bulk heap leach test at its Koppamurra project, demonstrating rapid leach times and scalability that underpin its low-cost development strategy.

Patriot Battery Metals has initiated work programs to unlock tantalum as a high-value by-product at its Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project in Quebec, which ranks among the world’s top five tantalum pegmatite resources. Initial testwork shows promising recovery potential using conventional methods without impacting lithium extraction.

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.

Horizon Minerals has initiated a major two-phase drilling program at its Burbanks gold project to upgrade resource confidence and explore extensions, underpinning plans for a refurbished processing plant and first gold production by 2026.

Brightstar Resources has announced maiden Ore Reserves for its Second Fortune and Fish underground mines, underpinning FY26 production under a key Ore Purchase Agreement with Genesis Minerals. The company also signals significant exploration upside and an imminent Definitive Feasibility Study that could expand its footprint in the WA Goldfields.

Champion Iron Limited has launched a US$450 million senior notes offering due 2032 to refinance existing debt and support corporate initiatives, signaling strategic financial repositioning.

Accelerate Resources has launched a 2,000m drilling campaign at its Kanowna East Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, targeting basement-hosted gold mineralisation with promising historical results backing the effort.

LinQ Minerals Limited has filed a Replacement Prospectus for its IPO to raise up to $10 million, anchored by its 100%-owned Gilmore Project in NSW with a substantial 2024 Mineral Resource Estimate. The company aims to advance exploration and development of this significant gold-copper asset in a tier-1 jurisdiction.

Element 25 Limited advances its global manganese strategy with a $50 million loan for its Butcherbird Mine expansion and a $166 million US Department of Energy grant for a Louisiana battery-grade manganese refinery.

New Murchison Gold Limited has secured all key approvals and mobilised equipment for mining at its Crown Prince Gold Project, with first ore delivery expected by September 2025. The company also announced a $15 million capital raise to support its transition from explorer to producer.