Latest Pre Feasibility Study News

Bougainville Copper Limited posted a deeper half-year loss as it ramps up exploration and navigates ongoing legal disputes tied to its historic Panguna mine. The company also advances infrastructure remediation under a key government agreement.

Havilah Resources reports significant progress on its copper-gold-cobalt projects, including promising drilling outcomes and a $2 million share placement to support ongoing development and exploration.

Tesoro Gold’s latest metallurgical testwork at the Ternera Gold Deposit reveals over 95% gold recovery using a simple, low-cost cyanide process, reinforcing the project’s economic potential and sustainable water use.

Cyprium Metals unveils a rapid restart plan for its Nifty Copper Complex, backed by a substantial A$80 million capital raise to fund early cash flow and long-term growth. The project boasts a pre-tax NPV of A$1.1 billion, positioning Cyprium as a compelling copper play on the ASX.

Sandfire Resources delivered a standout FY25 with a 12% rise in copper equivalent production and a 46% jump in underlying EBITDA, while slashing net debt by 69%. The company sets a confident FY26 outlook with modest production growth and continued capital discipline.

Sandfire Resources Ltd reported a 26% surge in FY25 revenue to US$1.176 billion alongside a 46% rise in underlying EBITDA, driven by robust copper production and operational resilience despite severe weather disruptions. The company also slashed net debt by US$273 million, setting the stage for further growth in FY26.

Coda Minerals reports a metallurgical breakthrough at its Elizabeth Creek project, significantly increasing copper and silver recoveries while reducing costs, leading to a substantial uplift in project economics. The simplified flowsheet excludes cobalt from the base case, lowering risk and positioning cobalt as future upside.

Ark Mines reports its Stage-3 drilling at Sandy Mitchell is ahead of schedule, aiming to nearly quintuple its measured mineral resource and fuel a pivotal Pre-Feasibility Study.

Ark Mines Ltd is fast-tracking its Sandy Mitchell rare earths project in Queensland, backed by a $4.5 million investment from the Queensland Investment Corporation and targeting production by late 2027.

Ark Mines is advancing its Stage-3 drilling program at the Sandy Mitchell Rare Earths project ahead of schedule, targeting a substantial increase in measured resources to underpin a Pre-Feasibility Study in early 2026.

MetalsTech Limited’s executive director and spouse have sold over 23 million shares to three new private mining investors, injecting nearly A$11.2 million and potentially accelerating development of the Sturec Gold Mine.

Horizon Minerals is progressing its Pre-Feasibility Study to convert the Black Swan plant to gold production, aiming for a 1.5Mtpa throughput and a Financial Investment Decision by early 2026.