Latest Project Economics News

Magnetic Resource NL has submitted an updated Mining Proposal for its Lady Julie Gold Project, incorporating a revised tailings strategy and enhanced technical studies, as it continues to engage with regulators ahead of development.

Rua Gold has lodged a Fast-Track Referral application for its Auld Creek gold and antimony project in New Zealand's Reefton Goldfield, aiming to speed up permitting and development under new government legislation.

VHM Limited has ditched its Shenghe Resources offtake agreement to broaden market options and approved a direct jump to full-scale 5Mtpa development at its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project. Key regulatory approvals and a major drilling campaign underpin progress towards a mid-2026 Final Investment Decision and production slated for late 2027.

ADX Energy has started drilling its HOCH-1 shallow gas well in Upper Austria, aiming to unlock significant prospective resources amid high European gas prices. The well is the first of three planned shallow gas targets for 2026.

Infinity Mining has broadened its alliance with Orivium Global to integrate e-Waste processing with ore recovery at its Cangai project, aiming for near-term revenue via a capital-light plant design.

Podium Minerals has wrapped up a major drilling campaign at its Parks Reef PGM Project, delivering key bulk samples for ongoing metallurgical testing that builds on recent high-grade concentrator success.

St Barbara Limited forecasts a sharp rise in gold production to 191 koz by FY30, driven by the New Simberi expansion, Touquoy Restart, and 15-Mile Processing Hub. The company is well-capitalised with over A$500 million in cash and committed capital expenditure plans.

Buru Energy has secured $5.3 million through a two-tranche placement to fund enhanced development of the Rafael Gas Project, following a significant uplift in project economics from new engineering insights.

High Peak Royalties has secured an upfront A$50,000 option fee from Massive Metals for a 12-month exclusive call option to acquire its Admiral Bay royalty rights, with potential to extend for another year and a total acquisition price of A$2 million.

Predictive Discovery Limited has finalized its acquisition of Robex Resources, creating a combined entity aiming for over 400,000 ounces of gold production annually by 2029. The merger consolidates two key West African gold projects under one ASX and TSX-listed company.

Great Divide Mining’s joint venture partner Dart Mining confirms broad, shallow gold mineralisation at the Banshee Prospect, highlighting potential underestimation in historic drilling and advancing resource definition efforts.

Future Metals has unveiled a lower-risk, lower-capital pathway for its Panton PGM Project by leveraging the idle Savannah Plant, delivering upfront savings of around A$74 million and preserving long-term growth potential.