Cassini Resources (ASX:CZI) has released an update on the West Musgrave niclel-copper project earn-in/joint venture with OZ Minerals (ASX:OZL), announcing that OZ has satusfied its 51-percent earn-in requirement at the West Musgrave project in Western Australia.

OZ Minerals has satisfied the 51 percent earn-in milestone by contributing an initial spend of AU$3 million, followed by a further AU$19 million on the pre-feasibility study at the Nebo-Babel deposits and regional exploration. OZ Minerals has now notified, and Cassini are satisfied, that this expenditure commitment has been met.

As highlighted in the press release:

• OZ Minerals earn 51 percent of the WMP by satisfying AU$22 million spend commitment
• The milestone was achieved 6 months earlier than required by JV agreement
• Demonstrates positive progress of the PFS and OZ commitment to WMP

Click here to read the full Cassini Resources (ASX:CZI) press release.