Astron Corporation Limited (ASX:ATR)

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Announcement

Bankable Feasibility Study - Donald Project Phase 1

Release

31 Mar 2026 8:23AM

Price at Release

$0.625

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Summary

The Bankable Feasibility Study for Phase 1 of the Donald Project by Astron Corporation Limited highlights its financial and technical viability. The project promises strong economic returns with a pre-tax NPV8 of $759 million and a post-tax IRR of 15.6%. With an estimated capital expenditure of $450.4 million, the project is expected to generate $3.3 billion in free cash flow over approximately 40 years. Phase 1 will deliver rare earth element concentrate and benefit from advanced financing negotiations for up to $300 million. The project is set to commence production in Q1 2028, with a life of mine of nearly 39.5 years, underscoring its strategic potential as a significant source of critical minerals.

Key Points

Astron has completed a Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS) for Phase 1 of the Donald Project.
Phase 1 of the Donald Project is expected to deliver robust economics with a pre-tax real NPV8 of $759 million and a post-tax IRR of 15.6%.
The project is forecast to generate $3.3 billion of free-cash flows over its approximately 40-year life.
The estimated capital expenditure for Phase 1 is $450.4 million, with a target 55% gearing ratio for funding.
The BFS confirms that the project will deliver rare earth element concentrate containing light and heavy rare earths.
Negotiations with potential financiers are advanced for a project financing package of up to $300 million.
Key project metrics include ore processing throughput of 7.5 Mtpa and a life of mine of approximately 39.5 years.

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