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Gold is commanding over $5,000 per ounce in the Australian market, and Astral Resources is poised to capitalize on this opportunity with their growing portfolio of gold assets in Western Australia's renowned Kalgoorlie region. Managing Director Marc Ducler pulls back the curtain on how this emerging producer is methodically advancing toward development with a remarkable discovery cost of just $20 per ounce.

The conversation centers on Astral's flagship Mandilla Gold Project, which already boasts a 1.43 million ounce resource that could support up to 20 years of processing. With the Pre-Feasibility Study nearing completion and scheduled for release before the end of June, Marc reveals they've already secured the essential technical inputs needed to generate "very, very good financials." The company isn't stopping there – they're immediately transitioning to a Definitive Feasibility Study targeting completion in mid-2025, maintaining momentum toward a production decision.

What sets Astral apart is their strategic approach to resource growth and project optimization. Rather than simply accumulating ounces, their recent acquisition of Maximus Resources provides both the physical space needed for infrastructure and additional exploration upside at the Spargoville project. Meanwhile, drilling at both Spargoville and Feysville specifically targets higher-grade material that could displace lower-grade Mandilla ore, potentially boosting the project's net present value significantly. With $22 million in the bank and additional funding possible from in-the-money options, Astral is fully funded to execute this strategy while maintaining continuous exploration across their expanded land package.

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