Latest Prefeasibility Studies News

Burgundy Diamond Mines has updated its Ekati Diamond Mine Life of Mine plan through 2040, extending Misery underground operations and advancing the Fox Underground project with strong economic prospects.

Burgundy Diamond Mines reported a solid Q2 2025 with increased ore production, $52 million in diamond sales, and a significant extension of the Ekati mine life. Strategic shifts and promising project updates set the stage for future growth.

Empire Resources has completed a significant 21-hole reverse circulation drilling campaign at its Yuinmery Project, targeting copper-gold mineralisation across multiple prospects. Assay results are pending, with the company poised to define resource potential amid ongoing exploration.

Vital Metals’ latest Scoping Study for its Tardiff deposit in Canada reveals strong economic potential, underpinning an 11-year mine life with significant rare earth and niobium production. The company plans to advance to a Prefeasibility Study by the end of 2026, aiming to optimize recoveries and expand resources.

Hawsons Iron Limited has validated a 100% dry processing circuit for its Hawsons Iron Project, securing $1.9 million in fresh capital and launching a key research collaboration with CSIRO to optimise pellet production.

Metals Australia reports a 595% surge in graphitic carbon intervals at its Lac Carheil project, advances critical infrastructure funding applications, and initiates copper-gold drilling at Warrego East.

St Barbara Limited reports steady gold production and strong financials while progressing the Simberi Expansion Project, though a PNG tax dispute delays funding decisions.

Vital Metals has unveiled a promising Scoping Study for its Tardiff Rare Earth and Niobium project in Canada, highlighting strong financial metrics and significant growth potential over an 11-year mine life.

St Barbara Limited updates on its Nova Scotia operations with progress on the 15-Mile Processing Hub prefeasibility study, reclamation milestones at Touquoy, and a pioneering pumped hydro energy storage project, while weighing strategic options for its Atlantic Gold assets.

Tungsten Mining NL (ASX – TGN) highlights its position as a key supplier of ethically sourced tungsten outside China, leveraging one of the world’s largest resource bases amid tightening global supply and rising prices.

Bryah Resources has raised $170,000 through a discounted private placement to fund critical environmental and mining studies at its Golden Pike project, underpinning its ongoing exploration ambitions.

Stellar Resources reports strong progress on its Heemskirk Tin Project with an extended drilling program and robust cash reserves, aiming to boost tin production potential.