Latest Operational Costs News

Northern Minerals has released its Definitive Feasibility Study for the Browns Range Heavy Rare Earth Project, confirming an 11-year production plan targeting 181,000 tonnes of rare earth concentrate. The project aims to establish a critical Australian supply chain for heavy rare earths in partnership with Iluka Resources.

Northern Minerals has completed a Definitive Feasibility Study for its Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project, confirming its technical and financial viability as a critical new source of dysprosium and terbium outside China.

West Wits Mining has raised $17.5 million through a discounted share placement to accelerate gold production at its flagship Qala Shallows project in South Africa. This capital injection, alongside existing loans, positions the company to advance toward steady-state output.

TT Investments, led by Executive Chairman Tony Pitt, has initiated an unconditional off-market takeover offer for 360 Capital Group at $0.30 per security, representing a substantial premium to historical trading prices. The bid aims to consolidate control and may lead to delisting if ownership thresholds are met.

Tolu Minerals Limited reported a $6.7 million loss for the half-year to June 2025, doubling last year’s deficit as it invests heavily in refurbishing the Tolukuma Gold Mine and expanding exploration. A recent $27.25 million capital raise aims to fund these ambitious development plans.

Altech Batteries has announced breakthrough performance milestones for its CERENERGY sodium nickel chloride battery technology, demonstrating exceptional cycle life, efficiency, and safety that position it as a strong contender in grid and industrial energy storage.

Syrah Technologies has secured a US$11.7 million cash payment from the US government under the Inflation Reduction Act, marking a significant financial boost for its Vidalia Active Anode Material facility.

Aspire Mining has extinguished legacy contract rights over its Ovoot and Nuurstei projects, regaining full marketing control and improving its cost structure and funding flexibility.

Tesoro Gold’s updated Scoping Study for the El Zorro Gold Project in Chile highlights a technically straightforward open pit operation with strong economics, projecting 1.26 million ounces of gold production over 13.5 years.

Simble Solutions has landed a significant three-year contract to deploy its SimbleSense energy intelligence platform across more than 60 UK forecourt sites operated by Ascona Group. This deal underscores Simble’s expanding footprint in the UK energy management sector and supports Ascona’s ambitious net-zero goals.

Freehill Mining has overcome delays to commission a second processing site in Chile, initiating customer deliveries and signaling a turnaround in its aggregates business.

Emmerson Resources and Tennant Mining have formalised the White Devil Gold Project as a Major Mine JV, with Emmerson retaining a 40% contributing interest. Meanwhile, the Golden Forty deposit shifts to a Small Mines JV, providing Emmerson with a royalty stream.