Latest Project Finance News

Toubani Resources reports rapid earthworks progress and equipment deliveries at Kobada Gold Project, maintaining its target for first gold in Q3 2027.

Celsius Resources disputes Kiri Industries’ takeover of loan rights and offtake negotiations at Makilala Mining, triggering emergency arbitration amid ongoing project financing tensions.

Brazilian Critical Minerals (ASX: BCM) reports robust magnesium sulphate leach results from its 2025 drilling at the Ema project, validating key assumptions for a long-life, low-cost rare earth operation.

Viridis Mining locks in a fixed-price, turnkey contract for critical power infrastructure at its Colossus Rare Earth Project, aligning with the company’s Final Investment Decision and production timelines.

PMET Resources has received a non-binding Letter of Interest from Société Générale to act as Mandated Lead Arranger for debt financing of the Phase 1 development of its Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project in Quebec, advancing its syndicate-building strategy ahead of an updated feasibility study.

Sky Metals has secured a crucial regulatory milestone for its Tallebung tin-silver-tungsten project in NSW, moving into the Environmental Impact Statement phase following the issuance of SEARs by the NSW Department of Planning. The company prepares for imminent resource and feasibility updates that could shape the project’s development trajectory.

Iron Bear Resources has applied for its Labrador Trough iron ore project to be designated a Project of National Significance under Canada's new Building Canada Act, aiming to fast-track approvals and financing.

Black Bear Minerals has engaged Ausenco for detailed restart studies at its Shafter Silver Project, while securing a non-binding financing support letter from Export Finance Australia to explore funding pathways aligned with U.S.-Australia critical minerals priorities.

Viridis Mining has secured a non-binding Letter of Intent with Solvay to supply Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate from its Colossus Project, aiming for commercial production by 2028 and advancing Western-aligned rare earth supply chains.

Green Technology Metals (ASX: GT1) secured $1.87 million from its recent entitlement offer, with underwriters stepping in to cover a $2.13 million shortfall. The capital raise supports ongoing development of its Ontario lithium project.

Arafura Rare Earths has successfully completed the first tranche of its A$350 million placement, issuing 675.1 million shares and raising approximately A$175.5 million before costs. The second tranche awaits shareholder approval.

Orion Minerals has completed the conversion of a ZAR344.5 million loan from South Africa’s IDC into equity, giving IDC a 23.8% stake in the Prieska Project subsidiary and removing secured lending constraints.