Latest Capital Expenditure News

Astron Limited is progressing a $220 million senior debt facility for its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project, targeting a Final Investment Decision in Q3 2026. The company’s joint venture partner Energy Fuels Inc. is expanding its rare earth supply chain with a $1.9 billion acquisition, while a revised Phase 2 study boosts the project’s combined NPV to $2.3 billion.

Swoop Holdings reported a strong quarter with cash reserves rising above $8.8 million and a 4% increase in customer numbers, supported by a new wholesale deal with TPG Telecom and pending proceeds from the Melbourne Fibre project sale.

Centaurus Metals has made significant strides towards a Final Investment Decision for its Jaguar Nickel Sulphide Project, securing strong debt financing interest, critical infrastructure approvals, and advancing engineering and pre-development works in Brazil.

Aeris Resources delivered a standout FY26 with a 78% EBITDA surge to $285 million, boosted by strong copper and gold production and a major expansion of its Tritton Ore Reserves. The company also completed its Peel Mining acquisition and kicked off early works at the Constellation Project.

American West Metals is progressing its Storm Copper Project towards near-term production while expanding critical metals resources at West Desert, supported by a US$40 million financing and offtake deal.

Liontown Limited reported a record $137 million net cash flow in the June quarter, boosting its cash reserves to $561 million and hitting a new high in underground development metres. The company is on track to reach a 2.8 Mtpa mining run-rate by the end of FY27, supported by strong lithium prices and steady operational progress.

Woodside Energy reported a 28% jump in Q2 operating revenue to $4.185 billion, propelled by a 35% rise in average realised prices despite a 9% dip in production volumes. Key LNG projects Scarborough, Trion, and Louisiana LNG progressed on schedule and budget, while Woodside increased its Browse Joint Venture stake to 41.27%.

Odyssey Gold’s Stage 1 Scoping Study for Tuckanarra outlines a low-capital, near-term production of 79,000 ounces of gold, backed by a toll milling agreement at Kirkalocka and an updated resource base of 451,000 ounces.

Osmond Resources has delivered robust assay results from drill hole SOR-08A and channel samples at its Orión EU Critical Minerals Project, underpinning a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate and a low-capex Scoping Study. The company is also progressing a secondary listing on the Bolsa de Madrid, supported by a fully assembled Spanish team.

Sea Forest Limited accelerated its commercial momentum in 4Q26 with an 83% revenue increase to $2.1 million, underpinned by new cattle supply agreements and the commissioning of its first regional distribution centre in Newcastle.

Horizon Oil achieved record production and sales in FY26, driven by its Thailand assets, and completed the off-market takeover of Cue Energy, expanding its footprint across five countries.

Greatland Resources (ASX:GGP) exceeded its FY26 production and cost guidance, delivering 329koz of gold at a $2,179/oz AISC and bolstering cash to $1.29 billion. The company advanced key growth projects at Havieron and Telfer, including a major reserve upgrade and promising drilling results at Pinnacles.