Latest Project Economics News

Iondrive Limited’s updated evaluation of its IONSolv™ technology projects a US$243 million post-tax NPV and US$62 million annual EBITDA for a single rare earth recovery module in the US, driven by high feedstock grade assumptions and independently validated recoveries.

Hawsons Iron has confirmed its ability to upgrade magnetite concentrate to a premium 69.3% iron grade through bulk-scale elutriation testwork, significantly reducing impurities and enhancing potential revenue streams.

Magnetite Mines has unveiled a revamped scoping study for its Razorback Iron Ore Project, introducing key design changes to reduce capital costs and boost project viability. The company is also actively pursuing funding options including royalty arrangements and strategic partnerships.

Maronan Metals has marked a transformative year with a positive Preliminary Economic Assessment, grant of a key Mineral Development Licence, and two capital raises totaling nearly A$40 million, positioning the company for accelerated development of its Queensland silver-lead and copper-gold project.

PTR Minerals’ preliminary mine optimisation study for the Rosewood Titanium Project highlights the potential to tap exceptionally high-grade zones early in production, boosting cashflow and reducing upfront costs. Metallurgical tests suggest simpler, lower-cost processing options could yield high-quality titanium products.

Hawsons Iron Limited’s latest bulk elutriation testwork upgraded its magnetite concentrate from 67.8% to 69.3% iron, slashing impurities and reinforcing the project’s premium product potential.

A2MP Investments has issued a third supplementary bidder's statement disputing the valuation and assumptions underpinning Canyon Resources' takeover response, highlighting persistent funding uncertainties and project execution risks. The bidder insists its offer remains the sole liquidity option for shareholders ahead of the September 21 deadline.

CuFe Ltd posted a $5.14 million net loss for FY26, driven by exploration expenses and share-based payments, while making substantial progress on its Tennant Creek Copper Project, buoyed by a $15.4 million strategic investment from Pan African Resources and a $20.75 million capital raise.

Lion Rock Minerals has revealed high-grade rare earth element mineralisation starting at surface at its Minta Project in Cameroon, with assays showing up to 21.15% TREO in saprolite and a magnet-rich rare earth basket. A large-scale drilling campaign is underway to further define this significant discovery.

Geopacific Resources has completed a drilling campaign at its Woodlark Gold Project, delivering significant high-grade gold intercepts that reinforce and extend known mineralisation, potentially enhancing project economics.

Investigator Silver has reported extraordinary silver grades well beyond the current Paris Project pit limits, including an eye-watering 1m at 13,302g/t Ag, alongside discovery of a new silver-bearing system at Theseus. These results could significantly expand the project's resource base ahead of planned follow-up drilling.

West Coast Silver has raised $6 million through an oversubscribed placement, enhancing its capacity to advance exploration and development at the high-grade Elizabeth Hill silver project.