Latest Project Economics News

Hot Chili Limited has raised A$40 million through a heavily oversubscribed private placement to accelerate the development of its La Verde copper-gold discovery within the Costa Fuego project in Chile. The funding will support expanded feasibility studies, environmental approvals, and further drilling aimed at defining a higher-grade starter pit.

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited has unveiled breakthrough ore sorting results at its Monte Alto project, achieving over 95% yield and doubling rare earth grades in a single pass. This advancement promises to lower costs and environmental impact while enhancing project economics.

Strickland Metals has successfully raised A$55 million through an institutional placement to accelerate exploration and advance a Pre-Feasibility Study at its Rogozna Project in Serbia.

Barton Gold Holdings has launched a Definitive Feasibility Study and appointed Bedrock Advisory Partners to steer financing for its Stage 1 operations at Central Gawler Mill, following a significant resource upgrade.

Theta Gold Mines Limited has released a Revised Feasibility Study for its TGME Gold Mine Project in South Africa, projecting robust economics with a 13.1-year mine life and first gold production slated for early 2027.

Barton Gold Holdings has kicked off its 2026 drilling campaign at the Tunkillia Gold Project, aiming to secure Ore Reserves, complete a pre-feasibility study, and lodge a Mining Lease application by the end of the year.

Pursuit Minerals has delivered a compelling Pre-Feasibility Study for its Rio Grande Sur lithium project in Argentina, confirming strong economics and a maiden Ore Reserve. The company also secured a A$7 million capital raise to advance development.

Brightstar Resources has successfully raised $180 million through a $175 million institutional placement and a $5 million share purchase plan, fully funding its Goldfields development and advancing the Sandstone project towards a final investment decision.

Fortuna Metals has confirmed significant high-grade rutile mineralisation across broad areas of its Mkanda project in Malawi, with 675 drill holes completed and assays pending for the majority. The discovery positions the company alongside a world-class deposit and taps into surging demand for titanium in robotics.

Hawsons Iron Limited has secured $2.2 million through a discounted share placement, accompanied by free attaching options, to advance key studies and optimisations for its iron project in New South Wales.

Ora Banda Mining’s Phase 1 drilling at Round Dam reveals a significant gold mineralisation system with multiple high-grade shoots, indicating strong potential for large-scale surface mining near existing infrastructure.

Yari Minerals has announced a maiden JORC Indicated Coal Resource of approximately 33.7 million tonnes at its Rolleston South Coal Project, boosting the total coal resource by 17% to around 223 million tonnes. The discovery of shallow coal seams and ongoing quality testing highlight the project's growing potential.