Latest Project Economics News

Ardea Resources updates its Definitive Feasibility Study for the Kalgoorlie Nickel Project, confirming a streamlined processing approach and a new sale product that could enhance project economics and market reach.

Chariot Resources has confirmed high-grade lithium mineralisation at its Fonlo and Iganna projects in Nigeria, with assays returning up to 5.96% lithium oxide. The results reinforce the potential for near-term production and resource expansion within its Nigerian lithium portfolio.

Global Lithium Resources has released a Definitive Feasibility Study for its Manna Lithium Project, confirming robust financials and a long mine life in Western Australia. The study sets the stage for a Final Investment Decision in 2026 amid improving lithium market conditions.

VBX Limited has received all assay results from its 2025 infill drilling program at the Wuudagu B bauxite deposit, confirming consistency with previous resource estimates and setting the stage for updated resource modeling and potential inclusion in the definitive feasibility study.

Dart Mining NL reports consistent massive stibnite intersections across a 300m strike at its Coonambula Antimony-Gold Project, advancing drilling efforts and aiming for a JORC-compliant resource. The project’s potential is bolstered by historical and recent high-grade antimony and gold mineralisation.

Vulcan Energy Resources has raised €398 million through a fully underwritten institutional placement and entitlement offer to fund the construction and commissioning of its Lionheart lithium project, marking a pivotal step from development to execution.

Vulcan Energy Resources has locked in full financing for its Phase One Lionheart project, marking a pivotal step toward producing carbon-neutral lithium hydroxide in Germany by 2028. The €2.2 billion package combines debt, equity, and government grants, underpinning robust project economics and strategic partnerships.

Dateline Resources reports robust gold intercepts from recent drilling at its Colosseum Gold-REE Project in California, exceeding current resource grades and supporting an updated mineral resource estimate and ongoing feasibility study.

Odyssey Gold has reported strong reverse circulation drilling results at its Tuckanarra Project, reinforcing the existing resource model and advancing plans for a resource upgrade. The Highway Deposit continues to demonstrate promising grade continuity and open pit potential.

Astral Resources has completed a comprehensive in-fill drilling program at its flagship Theia Deposit within the Mandilla Gold Project, confirming robust high-grade gold mineralisation that underpins the Stage 1 starter pit. The results reinforce the project’s strong economic potential as it advances towards production.

Native Mineral Resources Holdings Limited has entered a binding joint venture with Haoma Mining NL to develop the Ravenswood Gold Project, leveraging NMR’s Blackjack Operations as a regional processing hub.

Victory Metals reports breakthrough kinetic leach results at North Stanmore, extracting ~80% of rare earths in 30 minutes versus the previous 4-hour benchmark, promising lower costs and stronger project economics.