Latest Operational Costs News

Yancoal’s September quarter report reveals stable coal output and a slight dip in realised prices, alongside a leadership change and strategic stake increase in the Moolarben Joint Venture.

Chalice Mining is progressing its Gonneville Project Pre-Feasibility Study on schedule for November 2025 completion, fully funded and targeting a Final Investment Decision by late 2027 as palladium prices hit a two-year high.

EV Resources has secured a 150-tonne-per-day processing plant near its Los Lirios project, fast-tracking antimony production and positioning itself as a key North American supplier.

Aurora Energy Metals reports strong metallurgical results and progress toward Eagle Energy Metals’ Nasdaq listing, advancing the Aurora Uranium Project’s development.

Horizon Minerals reported a robust operating cash inflow of A$6 million for Q3 2025, lifting its cash reserves to A$34.4 million. The company also reduced its convertible loan facility balance through partial conversions, maintaining strong liquidity for ongoing exploration.

BrainChip Holdings has initiated tape-out for its AKD1500 neuromorphic AI chip, targeting volume production by late Q3 2026 to meet rising demand for ultra-low-power edge AI solutions.

Euro Manganese is pushing forward an optimization program for its Chvaletice Manganese Project to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs, aligning with surging global demand for high-purity manganese critical to electric vehicle batteries and energy storage.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has secured a prime site and finalized key contracts for its Rare Earth Research and Processing Centre in Brazil, positioning itself as a critical Western-aligned rare earth supplier amid tightening Chinese export controls.

Multistack International Limited has announced plans to discontinue its current business operations due to sustained losses and capital constraints, with a strategic disposal of its Australian subsidiary underway.

American Rare Earths reports key technical breakthroughs and strong funding progress at its Halleck Creek Rare Earths Project, positioning it as a vital domestic source for the US rare earths supply chain.

Iluka Resources reported steady Q3 production but announced suspension of synthetic rutile and Cataby mine operations from December 2025, aiming for significant cost savings. Meanwhile, rare earths refinery construction accelerates amid tightening Chinese export controls.

Santana Minerals has taken a major step forward by acquiring freehold ownership of critical lands and extinguishing royalties at its Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project, enhancing project economics amid a strong gold market.