Latest Project Economics News

Future Metals NL appoints Keith Bowes as CEO and initiates a strategic review of its flagship Panton project, leveraging rising platinum group metal prices and exploration successes. The company also completes a A$4.2 million capital raise and plans to delist from AIM.

Vital Metals has raised A$6.8 million through a strategic placement and refreshed its board to accelerate development of its Nechalacho Rare Earths and Niobium Project in Canada, with further funding pending shareholder approval.

Star Minerals has submitted key mining and environmental permits for its Tumblegum South Gold Project, backed by exceptional shallow gold drilling results and a $1.5 million capital raise. The company targets mining commencement in early 2026 amid robust project economics.

Finder Energy has locked in a significant funding agreement with TIMOR GAP, securing half of the KTJ Project’s development capex and upgrading its resource base, setting the stage for a Final Investment Decision by mid-2026.

Metals Australia Limited has reported a 3.3-fold increase in its Lac Carheil Graphite project resource, now totaling 50 million tonnes at 10.2% graphite content, while progressing key studies for a battery anode material plant in Quebec.

Coda Minerals has transformed its Elizabeth Creek Copper-Silver Project with a simplified flowsheet that significantly enhances recoveries and economics, supported by a $12.33 million capital raise. Drilling is underway as the company advances its pre-feasibility study.

Industrial Minerals Ltd has announced a maiden inferred mineral resource estimate of 6.2 million tonnes at 98% silica for its Pippingarra Quarry Project, alongside successful testwork and a 12-month option extension.

Tungsten Mining NL reports strong progress on its Mt Mulgine Project, leveraging soaring tungsten prices and a new gold resource estimate to drive development. The company also raises $9.5 million and initiates a US OTCQB listing process.

Carnavale Resources has significantly upgraded its Kookynie Gold Project with a new resource estimate and scoping study, underpinning strong economics and a clear path to production. A $3 million placement and a $4.09 million entitlement offer support advancing to a Bankable Feasibility Study in 2026.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has delivered a landmark Pre-Feasibility Study for its Colossus Rare Earth Project, confirming robust economics and securing key strategic funding and land expansions in Brazil.

Ioneer Ltd has enhanced the economics of its Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project by cutting leach retention time, boosting lithium and boron production and improving key financial metrics with minimal capital cost increase.

CuFe Ltd has announced a dramatic 400% increase in contained copper at its Gecko project, alongside an upgraded Orlando resource and a $5.4 million capital raise to advance its Tennant Creek development plans.