Latest Feasibility Study News

St Barbara reveals plans to expand its 15-Mile processing plant capacity from 2.1 Mtpa to 3.0 Mtpa, integrating Cochrane Hill ore to target annual gold production exceeding 100,000 ounces.

Ardea Resources progresses its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project DFS, awarding a key $5.4 million contract to Lycopodium for the Hydrogen Sulphide Plant, underpinning plans for a low-cost nickel-cobalt operation.

Challenger Gold has reached a key milestone in its Hualilan project, finalising mine designs and schedules that increase mineral grades by 10%, while progressing toll milling readiness and operational flexibility.

Hot Chili Limited confirms a major copper-gold porphyry discovery at La Verde, Chile, with new drilling revealing extensive mineralisation and promising growth potential for its Costa Fuego project.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited has received A$2.36 million from the EBRD as part of a second tranche equity investment, boosting the bank’s stake to 17.3%. An independent peer review affirms the project’s promise while highlighting manageable risks.

Patriot Battery Metals has launched a significant 2025 winter drilling campaign at its Shaakichiuwaanaan Property, aiming to extend high-grade lithium zones and support an upcoming feasibility study. The program targets 15,000 meters of drilling with results expected to shape the company’s development trajectory.

Barton Gold has confirmed significant depth extensions at its Tunkillia Project's 223 Deposit, with new drilling intersecting broad mineralisation below the previously modelled pit floor. This discovery supports an expanded resource estimate and ongoing optimisation studies.

Coolabah Metals Limited is undertaking a $3-4 million capital raise to fund the acquisition of Broken Hill Mines Pty Ltd and its subsidiary, aiming to re-list on the ASX and focus on developing the Rasp and Pinnacles Mines.

Brightstar Resources has reported robust high-grade gold assay results from its underground diamond drilling at the Second Fortune Gold Mine, reinforcing the mine’s geological consistency and supporting an imminent resource update.

KGL Resources Limited has released a comprehensive feasibility study update for its Jervois Copper Project, confirming its technical robustness and financial viability with plans to commence production in 2027. The project boasts a post-tax net present value of A$405 million and aims to produce around 30,000 tonnes of copper annually, positioning itself to capitalize on a tightening global copper market.

Terramin Australia has lodged an appeal after the Supreme Court dismissed its mining lease application for the Bird in Hand Gold Project, underscoring the project's significant economic and environmental potential for South Australia.

Firebird Metals has inked a non-binding MoU with global mining giant Eramet to supply manganese ore for its upcoming battery-grade manganese plant in China, marking a pivotal step toward production. The agreement aims to evolve into a long-term supply contract by 2026, underpinning Firebird’s growth in the EV battery materials market.