Latest Project Financing News

Saturn Metals has engaged global heap leach engineering leader Kappes Cassiday & Associates to complete the Pre-Feasibility Study for its Apollo Hill Gold Project, marking a pivotal step in advancing the project’s development.

Ioneer Ltd has closed a $996 million loan from the U.S. Department of Energy to accelerate its Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project in Nevada, following key federal permitting milestones. Construction is targeted for 2025, promising to boost domestic critical mineral supply and create hundreds of jobs.

Orion Minerals has completed critical Black Economic Empowerment transactions, unlocking the path to project financing for its Okiep Copper Project. Definitive Feasibility Studies for its flagship Flat Mines and Prieska Copper Zinc projects are in final review stages, promising stronger project metrics.

Sovereign Metals has delivered an Optimised Prefeasibility Study reaffirming Kasiya’s status as a globally significant rutile and graphite project, alongside advancing rehabilitation efforts and positive graphite test results.

Arafura Rare Earths has secured a pivotal A$200 million investment commitment from the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation, advancing its Nolans Project towards a final investment decision targeted for mid-2025.

VRX Silica Limited has achieved a major milestone with the EPA recommending approval for its Arrowsmith North Silica Sand Project, alongside securing $5 million in capital and expanding offtake agreements.

Revolver Resources has locked in A$500,000 through a 1% gross revenue royalty agreement on its Dianne Copper Mine Project, providing crucial non-dilutive funding as it advances toward production.

Altech Batteries Limited has made significant strides in funding and technology for its CERENERGY® battery project, including a $4 million capital raise and a breakthrough 55% increase in lithium-ion battery anode energy density.

Grange Resources delivered a robust December quarter with increased pellet and concentrate output, a stronger cash position, and key advancements in its North Pit Underground Project.

PhosCo has achieved critical milestones with the approval of its Gassaat Phosphate Project and a strategic MoU with the Tunisian Government and EBRD, setting the stage for a major drilling campaign and positioning itself as a future global fertilizer supplier.

Agrimin Limited has achieved a major milestone with Western Australian state environmental approval for its Mackay Potash Project, alongside government-backed financial support and strategic progress toward project execution.

Lindian Resources has secured a US$50 million non-binding funding term sheet with Gerald Group, progressing its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, while also signing a 10-year lease for its Woula bauxite project in Guinea and navigating significant board changes.