Ardea Resources is pushing back the release of its definitive feasibility study (DFS) for its nickel-cobalt project near Kalgoorlie in Western Australia. Multiple outlets report that the company has extended the DFS timeline beyond a previously targeted point “past June” and is using the additional time to incorporate value-engineering upgrades. The project, often referred to as the Goongarrie Hub or Goongarrie Nickel-Cobalt hub, is described as a major asset for Ardea and part of a joint venture with Japanese partners.
While the articles agree on the core change—delaying the DFS to implement upgrades—they do not provide a new firm completion date in the excerpts provided. The adjustments are framed as value-engineering work, indicating changes aimed at improving project design, economics or development details before the DFS is published. Overall, the reporting characterizes the delay as a technical and planning decision rather than a cancellation, with Ardea and its partners continuing preparation for the next stage of project assessment.
