Latest Operational Costs News

Axel REE Limited reports promising metallurgical results from its Caladão Project in Brazil, confirming a magnet-rich ionic clay system with rare earth grades comparable to established Asian operations. These findings underpin a low-capital, low-operating cost in-situ leach development strategy.

Minbos Resources unveils a streamlined strategy for its Cabinda Phosphate Project, cutting upfront costs by $20 million and aiming for accelerated shipments from Porto do Caio in the first half of 2026.

HyTerra Limited has partnered with GeoKiln Energy Innovation to pioneer a groundbreaking test of engineered geologic hydrogen production, aiming to accelerate commercialization in this emerging energy sector.

Great Divide Mining Ltd has agreed to acquire the remaining 49% stake in Challenger Mines Pty Ltd from Adelong Gold Limited, aiming to resolve a protracted joint venture dispute and restart operations at the Challenger Gold Mine.

VHM Limited has raised A$10.3 million through a fully-underwritten institutional placement, advancing its Goschen Project development ahead of a Final Investment Decision in early 2026. A Share Purchase Plan will follow, inviting existing shareholders to participate at the same discounted price.

Celsius Resources has updated its Mineral Resource Estimate for the MCB Copper-Gold Project in the Philippines, reporting a larger and more confidently classified resource. This upgrade sets the stage for upcoming feasibility and engineering studies.

CuFe Ltd has expanded its Orlando Deposit resource at Tennant Creek by incorporating significant bismuth and silver, enhancing the project's economic potential and positioning it among Australia's largest bismuth resources.

Icetana reveals its FY26 strategy focused on transforming Security Operations Centers with predictive, explainable, and autonomous AI, aiming to enhance threat detection and operational efficiency.

DevEx Resources reports a major metallurgical breakthrough at its Kennedy Rare Earths Project in Queensland, achieving up to 68% recovery of critical magnet rare earth elements using a straightforward heap leach process with low acid consumption.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has significantly upgraded the economics of its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery project, driven by a sharp rebound in cobalt prices following market disruptions in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The company is advancing towards a Final Investment Decision with key permits and supply agreements in place.

Elevra Lithium reports a 31% surge in spodumene concentrate production for FY25, alongside significant resource expansions and a clear growth roadmap post-merger.

VHM Limited launches a fully underwritten A$10.3 million placement and a $1 million share purchase plan to fund the Goschen rare earths project, supported by strategic government financing.