Latest Project Economics News

PhosCo Ltd has expanded its Gasaat phosphate resource to 166.6 million tonnes at 20.6% P2O5, unveiled new discoveries, and achieved a metallurgical breakthrough that simplifies processing, positioning the project for a Bankable Feasibility Study in late 2026.

Sovereign Metals has unveiled a robust Definitive Feasibility Study for its Kasiya project, projecting a US$2.2 billion pre-tax NPV and positioning the mine as a critical non-Chinese supplier of rutile, graphite, and heavy rare earths to the US and allies.

Fortuna Metals has declared a maiden mineral resource at its Mkanda project in Malawi, ranking it among the top six rutile deposits worldwide, while locking in a strategic US investment of A$8.6 million from WNDR to boost market exposure.

Metals Australia has reported maiden ore reserves and strong economic studies for its Lac Carheil Graphite Project in Quebec, with a combined after-tax NPV of AUD 2.56 billion, positioning the company for a strategic revaluation as it advances feasibility studies.

Leeuwin Metals has expanded its Marda Gold Project resource to 378,600 ounces, boosting Indicated ounces by 41% and Evanston ounces by 22%. The upgrade sets the stage for development studies and ongoing exploration.

G50 Corp has raised A$26.25 million through a well-supported institutional placement, with Hancock Prospecting taking a significant stake. The funds will accelerate drilling and metallurgical work at its Golconda and White Caps projects in the United States.

Astron Limited is progressing a $220 million senior debt facility for its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project, targeting a Final Investment Decision in Q3 2026. The company’s joint venture partner Energy Fuels Inc. is expanding its rare earth supply chain with a $1.9 billion acquisition, while a revised Phase 2 study boosts the project’s combined NPV to $2.3 billion.

Santana Minerals made significant strides in the June quarter at its Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project, progressing regulatory approvals, expanding mineralisation, and securing robust funding to underpin development plans.

Centaurus Metals has made significant strides towards a Final Investment Decision for its Jaguar Nickel Sulphide Project, securing strong debt financing interest, critical infrastructure approvals, and advancing engineering and pre-development works in Brazil.

Odyssey Gold’s Stage 1 Scoping Study for Tuckanarra outlines a low-capital, near-term production of 79,000 ounces of gold, backed by a toll milling agreement at Kirkalocka and an updated resource base of 451,000 ounces.

IRIS Metals is gearing up for a substantial tungsten drilling campaign in Montana while delivering a fresh lithium-rubidium resource estimate for its South Dakota project, underpinning its North American critical minerals ambitions.

Wildcat Resources made significant strides in its Pilbara lithium projects during the June 2026 quarter, expanding the Tabba Tabba DFS scope and confirming robust metallurgical recoveries at both Tabba Tabba and Bolt Cutter Central. The company ended the quarter with a solid cash position of $37.2 million.