Cobalt Blue Holdings Ltd’s (ASX:COB) shares were trading 4.3% higher intra-day at $0.845 as it continues to advance a prefeasibility study (PFS) for its Thackaringa Cobalt Project in New South Wales.
The PFS is well advanced with the continuation of metallurgical testwork along with geotechnical, hydrological and environmental assessments.
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Importantly, results to date continue to justify proceeding further along the pathway towards commercial development of the Thackaringa cobalt project.
The project is under a farm-in and royalty agreement with Broken Hill Prospecting Ltd (ASX:BPL), which retains the base and precious metal exploration rights.
Cobalt Blue can earn 100% by completing a farm-in, which includes committing $10.9 million project expenditure by 30 June 2020 and paying its partner $7.5 million in cash.