Antipa Minerals (ASX:AZY) said that it expects a final investment decision for its Minyari Dome gold-copper development project in Western Australia by mid-2028, according to a Wednesday filing with the Australian bourse.

With the completion of multiple field programs, the pre-feasibility study at the project is transitioning into the integration and optimization phase, the filing said.

Shares of the company rose nearly 9% in recent Wednesday trade.