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Theta Gold Mines Limited has released an optimised feasibility study for its TGME Gold Mine Project, revealing a substantial increase in project value with a 14.5-year life of mine and US$1.2 billion in free cash flow.

Metals Australia Ltd reports key milestones in its Lac Carheil Graphite Project, achieving battery-grade spherical graphite purity and selecting Sept-Îles as the preferred site for its Battery Anode Material plant.

Mineral Resources Limited has released its inaugural Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves statements for the Pilbara Hub, revealing a substantial 161 million tonnes resource and 50.7 million tonnes reserve at robust iron grades. The inclusion of the Lamb Creek deposit promises to extend the hub’s production profile by five years, pending approvals.

Classic Minerals has completed a design study for a 250,000 tonnes per annum Carbon-in-Leach gold processing plant at Forrestania, appointing IPS Global as EPCM contractor and outlining a scalable growth strategy.

Buru Energy advances its Rafael Gas Project in Western Australia with a focus on sustainable growth, targeting a final investment decision in 2026 and production start in 2028. The project aims to supply local power generation with trucked LNG and condensate, replacing costly imports.

Green Critical Minerals’ McIntosh Graphite Project Pre-Feasibility Study confirms robust economics with a post-tax NPV of A$235 million and a 32.5-year mine life, underpinning plans for staged development and market entry.

MTM Critical Metals has confirmed the scalability of its Flash Joule Heating reactor, paving the way for commercial operations at its Texas facility later this year. The modular design promises potential throughput beyond initial targets.

VHM Limited has unveiled a staged development plan for its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project, targeting first production by late 2026 and a scalable expansion to 5Mtpa by 2029 with robust financial returns.

Astron Corporation has made significant strides in developing its Donald Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project, securing $14.5 million in funding and progressing towards a Final Investment Decision in 2025 amid key regulatory and operational milestones.