Viridis Mining and Minerals (VMM) Investor presentation summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
Investor presentation summary
20 Aug, 2026Project overview and execution readiness
Colossus Rare Earth Project is bankable and execution-ready, with a validated demonstration plant, proved ore reserves, advanced offtake terms, and clear execution planning for financing and development.
Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) completed in August 2026, confirming technical and commercial viability.
Advanced engineering, procurement, and permitting workstreams are in place, with a preferred EPCM contractor identified and critical procurement packages advanced.
Installation Licence application submitted, with preliminary licence secured and production targeted for 2028.
Financial highlights and project economics
Pre-tax NPV of US$1.87bn and after-tax IRR of 36.4%, with initial CAPEX of US$449m and a payback period of 2.7 years.
Project targets US$8.54bn in revenue over a 25-year operating life, with an EBITDA margin of ~70%.
C1 operating cost is US$9.84/kg REO, positioning Colossus as the lowest-cost rare earth producer globally.
Strong cash generation with cumulative post-tax cash flow of US$3.48bn over 25 years.
Ore reserves, production profile, and operational flexibility
Ore Reserve of 200.1Mt at 2,894ppm TREO underpins a 25-year production target, with significant inventory for future expansion.
Majority of first five years’ production is from proved ore reserves, ensuring high confidence in early output.
5Mtpa operation delivers consistent annual NdPr production of ~2,843tpa and MREO production of ~2,967tpa.
Mining sequence flexibility enabled by expanded tenure and high-grade corridors east of the processing facility.
Latest events from Viridis Mining and Minerals
- Colossus Project achieves major milestones in permitting, recoveries, and strategic partnerships.VMM
Q4 2026 TU - Colossus Rare Earth Project advances toward FID with robust funding, project milestones, and global backing.VMM
Q3 2026 TU - Colossus Project's maiden resource and high-grade results drive asset growth despite losses.VMM
H2 2024 - Colossus Project's 140% resource upgrade and robust funding drive strong outlook for rare earths.VMM
H2 2025 - Colossus Project de-risked with major funding and permitting wins; cash up, loss widens.VMM
H1 2026 - Colossus Project secures key permits and financing, advancing toward construction in 2H 2026.VMM
Q2 2026 TU - Colossus Project delivers strong PFS, secures major funding, and advances toward production.VMM
Q1 2026 TU - Scoping Study reveals strong economics, low costs, and major growth potential for the project.VMM
Study Result - Resource and grade upgrades set a new benchmark, with scoping study and approvals imminent.VMM
Status Update