Latest Capacity Expansion News

Wesfarmers outlines a bold growth and productivity agenda centred on AI integration, expanding retail footprints, and lithium project progress, underpinning strong shareholder returns and portfolio resilience.

EQ Resources has secured board approval for a A$39 million expansion at its Mt Carbine tungsten mine, aiming to double crushing capacity and boost annual production by 500 tonnes amid strong tungsten prices.

Aurora Labs has landed a $1 million Australian Government grant, matched dollar-for-dollar, to boost production of its micro gas turbine propulsion systems for defence applications using commercial 3D printing technology.

Select Harvests delivered a 33% rise in underlying NPAT despite a wet harvest and higher costs, announcing a fully franked interim dividend and a 10% on-market share buy-back.

Fonterra’s FY26 Q3 results show a $1.8 billion operating profit, up $103 million year-on-year, prompting an uplift and narrowing of earnings guidance. The co-op also announced a stable 2026/27 Farmgate Milk Price forecast amid rising milk collections and ongoing geopolitical risks.

Cryosite Limited delivered a robust 22% revenue increase and 28% EBITDA growth for the ten months to April 2026, powered by expanding clinical trial activity and infrastructure upgrades.

Brightstar Resources has given the green light to its Goldfields Project, commencing construction of a 1.5Mtpa processing plant at Laverton. First gold production is slated for June 2027, backed by full funding and regulatory approvals.

Zimplats acknowledges Zimbabwe’s classification of platinum group metals as critical minerals and commits to working with the government to navigate the new policy framework while supporting local value addition.

ALS Limited reported a 25.8% jump in underlying net profit after tax to AUD 381.2 million for FY26, driven by strong commodity testing demand and margin expansion. The company raised its dividend and advanced major hub lab projects while navigating a post-year-end cyber incident.

Brambles has trimmed its FY26 profit outlook due to US pallet repair capacity issues, impacting earnings by about US$60 million. The company is investing in quality improvements and expanding repair capacity, while announcing a new US$400 million share buy-back reflecting confidence in its cash flow.

Li-S Energy has secured vital approvals to airfreight lithium-sulfur prototype cells to the United States, paving the way for direct engagement with US defence and drone sectors.

Advanced Energy Minerals (ASX:AEM) is partnering with NeoCtech to pilot rare earth doped nano high purity alumina, backed by an $800,000 CAD Canadian government grant. The project targets strategic sectors including AI, robotics, and aerospace with sustainable, high-performance materials.