Dateline Resources Fully Funded for Colosseum Gold Project Bankable Feasibility Study

SAN BERNARDINO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / May 19, 2025 / Dateline Resources Limited (OTC:DTREF)(ASX:DTR) is pleased to update its shareholders on the strong financial position and ongoing progress of its flagship Colosseum Gold and Rare Earth Element (REE) Project in California. With a robust cash balance and recent capital inflows, the Company is fully funded to complete the Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS) for the Colosseum Gold Project, a significant milestone in unlocking the project's value.

Key Highlights

Dateline Resources is well-positioned with current cash reserves of $1.95 million, which are expected to increase to $2.3 million upon receipt of part of the proceeds from the Udu Copper Project sale. The Company has raised approximately $1.1 million through recent warrant exercises, reflecting strong shareholder support. The BFS for the 1.1 million ounce Colosseum Gold Project is progressing on schedule, with metallurgical test work now underway. Additionally, planning for a dedicated REE drilling program at Colosseum is being advanced and guided by leading REE experts. The Company is also on track to uplist to the OTCQB Venture Market in Q3 2025, enhancing visibility for U.S. investors.

Financial Strength to Drive Colosseum Forward

Dateline's cash reserves stand at $1.95 million, bolstered by $1.1 million raised from recent warrant exercises. An additional $350,000 is expected from the partial payment of the sale of the non-core Udu Copper Project in Fiji, bringing the total cash balance to approximately $2.3 million. These funds fully cover the costs of the Colosseum Gold Project's BFS, ensuring the Company can advance this critical study without delay. The Company has also seen growing interest from warrant holders seeking to convert their holdings, signaling potential for additional organic funding. By monetizing non-core assets like the Udu Copper Project, Dateline is strategically focusing resources on its high-potential U.S. projects, particularly Colosseum.

"We are in a strong financial position to complete the Colosseum BFS, a pivotal step toward realizing the project's full potential," said Stephen Baghdadi, Managing Director. "With the support of our shareholders and disciplined capital management, we are well-equipped to deliver value for our investors."

Colosseum Gold Project: BFS Progress

The BFS for the Colosseum Gold Project, which hosts a JORC-2012 compliant Mineral Resource of 1.1 million ounces of gold (27.1Mt @ 1.26g/t Au), commenced last month and remains on schedule. Key activities include metallurgical test work, with drill core shipped to Kappes, Cassiday & Associates in Nevada for analysis. Australian Mine Design & Development (AMDAD) is overseeing mine engineering, ensuring a comprehensive study that will guide the project's development. The BFS is expected to be completed in December 2025