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Jan 16, 2026
Orla Mining has announced the green light for construction of its South Railroad gold project in Nevada after a recent feasibility study revealed a significant increase in resources and costs over the past three years, with an estimated after-tax net present value of $783 million and internal rate of return of 48% at a gold price of $3,100 per oz., and an NPV of $1.7 billion and IRR of 95% at a gold price of $4,500. The project is expected to produce 104,000 oz. of gold annually over a 10-year period at an average all-in sustaining cost of $1,505 per ounce.
Source: www.mining.com
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has agreed to purchase copper produced at an Arizona mine using innovative bioleaching technology developed by Nuton, a Rio Tinto venture, over a two-year period, marking the first commercial use of this technology and potentially reducing water usage and carbon emissions by up to 80% and 60%, respectively, compared to traditional methods.
Source: www.mining.com
In 2026, demand for copper and uranium is expected to multiply exponentially due to increasing electrification, AI infrastructure expansion, and government reshaping of fuel supply chains, making these metals vital components of any portfolio and real-time reflections of the evolving energy landscape.
Source: www.miningfeeds.com
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