Latest Project Economics News

Sunstone Metals has reported significantly improved metallurgical recoveries at its Bramaderos Gold-Copper Project in Ecuador, raising copper recovery to 80% and gold to 93%, well above previous estimates, which is expected to enhance project economics and production metrics.

Southern Hemisphere Mining has reported substantial new copper sulphide zones at its Llahuin project in Chile, reinforcing an exploration target of up to 340 million tonnes and setting the stage for further drilling and beneficiation work.

McLaren Minerals has reported its best assay batch yet from the 2026 drilling program at the McLaren Titanium Project, with heavy mineral grades climbing to 5.44% from surface across 1,199 metres.

Barton Gold has reported significant high-grade gold mineralisation from its Phase 2 drilling at the Tunkillia Gold Project, potentially boosting resource grades and project economics ahead of a Pre-feasibility Study targeted for early 2027.

Mont Royal Resources has partnered with Alta Resource Technologies to investigate a novel protein-based method for producing high-purity rare earth oxides from the Ashram Project, aiming to deepen its processing capabilities within North America’s critical minerals supply chain.

Kalamazoo Resources has reported standout high-grade gold intersections from its completed drilling at Mt Olympus within the Ashburton Gold Project, reinforcing the deposit’s continuity and growth potential ahead of a resource update.

Perpetual Resources has digitised and reviewed 42 historical drill holes from its Nevada Scheelite tungsten project, identifying 22 with significant tungsten grades, underpinning plans for modern validation and 3D geological modelling.

Brazilian Critical Minerals (ASX: BCM) has engaged Altris Engineering to spearhead the Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) phase of its Ema Rare Earth Project, aiming to advance the project from feasibility towards financing and construction readiness.

Elevate Uranium’s pilot plant for its U-pgrade™ beneficiation process has demonstrated an 88% mass rejection and uranium grade uplift from 89 ppm to 590 ppm at Marenica, validating historic bench-scale results and paving the way for a simpler acid leach process.

PhosCo Ltd has achieved a metallurgical breakthrough at its Gasaat Phosphate Project, producing premium-grade phosphate concentrate with a simplified flotation process, potentially unlocking significant price premiums.

Minerals 260 has secured an expanded mining lease and acquired additional tenements, significantly enlarging its Bullabulling Gold Project footprint and advancing towards a final investment decision in early 2027.

Summerset Group Holdings posted a 92% jump in half-year net profit to NZ$171.4 million, driven by strong sales and disciplined cash management. The company also updated its dividend policy to align payouts with operating cash flow, reflecting its maturing portfolio and cautious growth approach.