Latest Infrastructure Planning News

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.

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.

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.

Magnetic Resources NL has announced a significant 22% increase in the Lady Julie Gold Project resource, now totaling 2.14 million ounces, boosting the overall Laverton region resource to 2.32 million ounces. This upgrade reflects enhanced confidence in mineral continuity and advances the project closer to development.

Patriot Resources has identified a significant new copper mineralisation zone within its Sugarloaf licence in Zambia, revealing promising surface copper grades and a substantial strike length that could expand its resource base.

Hawsons Iron Ltd confirms the technical viability of a fully dry processing circuit for its Hawsons Iron Project, promising cost and environmental benefits. An updated prefeasibility study and maiden ore reserves are expected soon.

Accent Resources has launched a Pre-Feasibility Study for its MagneƟte Range Project, aiming to produce premium magnetite concentrate tailored for modern steelmaking. This move positions the company to tap into growing demand for low-carbon steel inputs.

ADX Energy has formalised licence amendments and identified four drill-ready shallow gas prospects in Upper Austria, targeting Q4 2025 for initial drilling. The company is advancing farm-in discussions to capitalise on a low-risk, pipeline-proximate gas opportunity in a sought-after European market.

Core Lithium has doubled the Grants Ore Reserve by shifting to underground mining, lifting total Finniss Ore Reserves to 10.73 million tonnes at 1.29% lithium oxide. This update supports a robust 10-year mine plan with potential for extended operations.

Empire Energy Group is advancing its Carpentaria-5H well hydraulic stimulation scheduled for June 2025, alongside preparations for the Carpentaria Gas Plant construction, aiming to commence gas sales from EP187 by late 2025 or early 2026.

Brockman Mining Limited reports steady progress on its Marillana and Ophthalmia iron ore projects through joint ventures, infrastructure planning, and social consultations, while maintaining a stable financial position.

Lincoln Minerals has confirmed a significant mineralised system extending over 7km at its Minbrie Copper and Base Metals Project in South Australia, revealing multiple sulphide zones and substantial exploration upside due to limited historical assaying.