Latest Capital Expenditure News

Element 25 has appointed Altris Engineering to lead the AU$64.8 million expansion of its Butcherbird manganese mine, a move that underpins its strategy to supply high-purity battery materials to the US electric vehicle market.

Stellar Resources advances its Heemskirk Tin Project with expanded drilling revealing high-grade tin zones and ore sorting trials confirming cost-saving potential. Strategic MOUs and a strong cash position underpin the company’s push towards becoming a top global tin producer.

Woodside Energy has raised its 2025 production guidance following a 1% increase in quarterly output, while progressing key projects like Scarborough and Beaumont New Ammonia on schedule. The company also secured long-term LNG supply deals and received critical regulatory approvals.

Vulcan Energy Resources reported a €10.9 million cash outflow from operations in Q3 2025 but bolstered its liquidity with €26.4 million from financing activities, ending the quarter with nearly €47 million in cash.

Rumble Resources has commenced diamond drilling at its Western Queen Gold Project, progressing an underground mining scoping study that shows better economics than open pit options. A new processing partnership with Gylden Resources could streamline ore treatment.

Black Canyon Limited has upgraded the JORC classification of its KR2 manganese deposit to 90% Indicated, enhancing resource confidence and supporting improved mine planning for its Balfour Manganese Field project.

Weebit Nano has reported a fourfold revenue increase in FY25, driven by a landmark licensing agreement with semiconductor giant onsemi and key automotive-grade qualification for its ReRAM technology.

Northern Minerals has received coordinated, conditional support from Australian and US government agencies for up to US$230 million in funding to develop its Browns Range heavy rare earths project, a key step in diversifying global supply chains.

Victory Metals reports substantial grade increases in terbium, dysprosium, and scandium at its North Stanmore Project, leveraging a simple beneficiation method that enhances strategic supply prospects amid tightening Chinese export controls.

Freehill Mining reports strong magnetite concentrate grades at its Yerbas Buenas project, while advancing its aggregates business and exploring copper-gold opportunities in Chile.

Latrobe Magnesium Limited has received a non-binding Letter of Interest from the U.S. Export Import Bank to finance up to A$200 million for its Stage 2 Commercial Magnesium Plant, aiming to strengthen critical mineral supply chains for the U.S.

Aurelia Metals reports a robust September 2025 quarter, with production and costs aligning to plan and key projects advancing ahead of schedule. Significant growth in copper resources and reserves underpins a confident outlook for FY26 and beyond.