Latest Project Economics News

Centaurus Metals has achieved a breakthrough with a 34% nickel concentrate from its Jaguar Project pilot plant, promising substantial cost savings and enhanced market appeal. This development is set to reshape the project's economics and strategic partnerships.

Beacon Minerals has launched an eight-hole diamond drilling program at its Lady Ida Iguana Deposit, aiming to refine mine design and deepen geological understanding. Results are anticipated in the second quarter of 2025.

Iron Road Ltd has secured a $3 million milestone payment from Amp Energy and made significant progress on its Cape Hardy Industrial Port Precinct and Central Eyre Iron Project slurry pipeline study, reinforcing its strong cash position and strategic development plans.

Tivan Limited has successfully produced ultra-high-purity vanadium pentoxide from its Speewah Vanadium Project, advancing its commercial pathway toward vanadium flow battery applications without relying on costly solvent extraction.

Boab Metals has locked in a US$30 million prepayment facility with Trafigura for its Sorby Hills Lead-Silver-Zinc Project and received key environmental approvals, setting the stage for a final investment decision in the second half of 2025.

Karoon Energy has concluded drilling at the Who Dat West exploration well, reaching its target depth but finding no significant hydrocarbons. The joint venture now shifts focus to development options for prior discoveries in the area.

Stellar Resources reports significant progress at its Heemskirk Tin Project, including record high-grade tin intersections and the launch of a Prefeasibility Study, supported by a strong cash position and strategic infrastructure agreements.

Magnetic Resources has significantly increased the gold resource estimate at its Lady Julie Gold Project to 1.75 million ounces, advancing plans for concurrent underground mining and an expanded processing plant.

D3 Energy’s recent production test at Nooitgedacht Major reveals promising helium and natural gas flow rates, confirming a new northern production area within the ER315 permit.

Brazilian Critical Minerals has released an updated Mineral Resource Estimate for its Ema rare earth project in Brazil, defining a robust 350Mt starter zone at 778ppm TREO. This milestone underpins the imminent Scoping Study and signals promising economic potential for the project.

Australian Vanadium Limited has secured critical EPA approval for its Gabanintha Vanadium Project, marking a significant step toward construction and production within its broader Australian Vanadium Project.

Galan Lithium has secured the full Phase 2 mining permit for its Hombre Muerto West project, enabling a production scale-up to 21,000 tonnes per annum of lithium carbonate equivalent. Positioned in the lowest cost quartile, this milestone cements Galan’s role as a key player in the global lithium market.