Latest Feasibility Study News

Jindalee Lithium’s McDermitt Lithium Project has been designated a FAST-41 Transparency Project, enhancing federal permitting visibility and coordination to accelerate development in the US critical minerals sector.

Traka Resources has strategically entered Guinea’s prolific Siguiri Basin by securing a 75% earn-in joint venture in the Didi Gold Project, which hosts confirmed high-grade gold mineralisation. The company plans an aggressive multi-stage exploration program backed by an experienced local team.

Deep Yellow Limited has deferred the Final Investment Decision for its flagship Tumas uranium project due to current uranium prices, while continuing detailed engineering and early works. The company remains confident in the project's robust economics and is progressing financing and development at its Mulga Rock project.

Lindian Resources has reported an unlawful trespass at its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi involving unauthorized foreign nationals, highlighting the project's geopolitical sensitivity and the company's commitment to security.

Magnetic Resources NL has significantly increased the Lady Julie North 4 gold deposit resource to 1.55 million ounces, supported by ongoing high-grade drilling and exceptional metallurgical recoveries of up to 97.5%. Feasibility studies for combined open pit and underground mining are advancing, targeting 150,000 ounces per annum over eight years.

Sheffield Resources delivered a standout quarter with record mineral sands shipments and positive operating cashflow from its Thunderbird Mine joint venture, setting the stage for a significant production increase by 2027.

De Grey Mining Ltd proposes a scheme of arrangement for acquisition by Northern Star Resources Ltd, offering a 37.1% premium and resulting in a 20% stake for De Grey shareholders in the merged group. The scheme booklet, including an Independent Expert's Report by KPMG, concludes the scheme is fair and reasonable and in the best interests of De Grey shareholders, subject to no superior proposal.

Iluka Resources has released its inaugural Mineral Resource estimate for the Goschen South deposit in Victoria, revealing a substantial 630 million tonnes grading 3.7% heavy minerals. This discovery positions Iluka to significantly enhance feedstock supply for its pioneering rare earth refinery at Eneabba.

Iluka Resources posted a solid 2024 performance with stable market conditions and sound margins despite inflationary pressures, while progressing key projects like Balranald and Eneabba.

Ardea Resources Limited has made significant progress on its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project (KNP) Goongarrie Hub, supported by a fully funded $98.5 million Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) led by a Japanese consortium. The project is positioned as a long-life, low-cost nickel-cobalt operation critical to the global battery supply chain.

AuKing Mining has entered a strategic joint venture with Cobalt Blue Holdings, enabling COB to earn up to 75% of the Koongie Park copper/zinc project through staged expenditure, while AuKing reallocates focus to its gold and uranium assets.

Critica Minerals Limited has announced a significant milestone with its Jupiter Project, revealing Australia’s largest and highest-grade clay hosted rare earth resource alongside successful metallurgical test results that promise substantial mass reduction and grade upgrade.