Latest Pre Feasibility Study News

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX: AR3) has successfully raised $3.6 million through a fully subscribed rights issue, backed strongly by existing shareholders and directors. The capital injection positions AR3 to advance uranium exploration and rare earth development amid favorable geopolitical shifts.

American West Metals has unveiled a positive Preliminary Economic Analysis for its Storm Copper Project in Canada, outlining a low-cost, 10-year production plan with strong financial returns. The company also secured a strategic funding and offtake partnership with Ocean Partners, while advancing its critical minerals projects in the US.

Impact Minerals reports significant progress across multiple fronts, including a major nickel-copper-PGM anomaly at Arkun and nearing completion of the Lake Hope High Purity Alumina pre-feasibility study.

Xanadu Mines has transitioned operatorship of its flagship Kharmagtai project to Zijin Mining, delivered key feasibility milestones, and is now exploring strategic funding and corporate options amid a solid cash position.

Santos Limited's 2024 Annual Report reveals a 5% drop in production and a 9% decline in sales revenue, yet highlights significant progress in carbon capture and storage and emissions reduction efforts. The company remains committed to its net-zero targets and sustainable growth strategy.

Westgold Resources reported robust Q3 FY25 exploration results, drilling 83km and investing $11 million across its Murchison and Southern Goldfields portfolios, highlighting high-grade gold intercepts and advancing the Fortnum Expansion Project.

Astral Resources has updated its Mandilla Gold Project resource to 1.43 million ounces and completed the acquisition of Maximus Resources, positioning itself for a major development milestone with a Pre-Feasibility Study due in June 2025.

Southern Palladium’s March quarter report highlights strong project economics from its Bengwenyama PGM project, with a $1.06 billion NPV and a mining right decision expected in Q2 2025. The company is progressing a Definitive Feasibility Study and project optimisation to accelerate production.

Brightstar Resources is accelerating development of its Sandstone Gold Project with a fully funded 80,000m drilling campaign and a Pre-Feasibility Study targeted for first half 2026. The company aims to establish a new long-life gold production hub in Western Australia, aspiring to produce over 200,000 ounces annually within five years.

St Barbara Limited confirms a robust Simberi Expansion Project with a 13-year life of mine plan delivering 2.2 million ounces of gold and annual production exceeding 220,000 ounces from FY28. The project’s strong economics and infrastructure upgrades position it as a significant growth driver amid regulatory uncertainties.

St Barbara Limited reports a strong quarter with Simberi gold production up 37% and a robust US$235 million expansion plan, while navigating a critical tax assessment review in Papua New Guinea.

Hot Chili Limited has achieved priority project registration for its Costa Fuego and Huasco Water copper-gold developments in Chile, unlocking streamlined government approvals and reinforcing its strategic growth trajectory.