Latest Investment Decisions News

Brightstar Resources is poised to hit a major milestone with a Final Investment Decision expected in June 2026, paving the way for first gold production by mid-2027 at its Goldfields Project in Western Australia.

Carnaby Resources has extended its high-grade Trek 1 Footwall Lode at the Greater Duchess Project, delivering a 38m intercept at 1.9% copper equivalent and keeping the discovery wide open for further growth.

Hillgrove Resources has secured an option to earn an 80% stake in the Mutooroo Copper Project through a $10 million pre-feasibility study farm-in with Havilah Resources, aiming to leverage existing infrastructure to boost copper output.

Arafura Rare Earths has committed to constructing the Nolans Rare Earths Project, Australia's first fully integrated ore-to-oxide operation, backed by binding offtake deals and sovereign financing. Construction is slated to start in September 2026, positioning Nolans as a strategic node in global rare earth supply chains.

Ballard Mining's March quarter update reveals a robust 1.2 million ounce gold resource at Mt Ida and a healthy $75.6 million cash position, setting the stage for a Final Investment Decision in H1 2027.

Core Lithium has kicked off mining at the Grants open pit within its Finniss Lithium Operation, aiming to process ore by September and ship spodumene concentrate by December. This milestone advances the company's production restart on schedule.

Geopacific Resources' updated 2026 DFS for the Woodlark Gold Project reveals a 19% rise in Mineral Resources to 1.98 million ounces and a new Ore Reserve of 1.2 million ounces, underpinning robust economics and a rapid 18-month payback.

Australia’s Treasurer has mandated six foreign shareholders to divest nearly 18% of Northern Minerals shares by early July, citing national security under the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act. Northern Minerals supports the move as vital for aligning with Australia’s strategic interests and advancing its Browns Range rare earths project.

Anson Resources' scoping study for its Green River Lithium Project in Utah reveals first quartile operating costs and a clear development pathway targeting 10,000 tonnes per annum lithium carbonate production by 2029.

TG Metals is accelerating development at its Lake Johnston Lithium Project amid improved lithium prices, with mining lease applications and resource drilling approvals underway for the Burmeister deposit.

Viridis Mining has lodged the critical Installation Licence for its Colossus Rare Earth Project in Brazil, clearing a key regulatory hurdle that unlocks construction and brings the company closer to a Final Investment Decision targeted for the second half of 2026.

Boab Metals is set to complete its A$10 million acquisition of Sandfire's DeGrussa Processing Plant, a move that de-risks and accelerates the Sorby Hills Silver Lead Project’s timeline towards production in H2 2027.