Latest Commercial Production News

Macro Metals has confirmed access to Utah Point at Port Hedland, enabling export of up to 4 million tonnes per annum from its Extension Iron Ore Project starting late 2026. This milestone advances project financing and production plans.

Locksley Resources has launched an Expression of Interest process to select a leading U.S. engineering firm for the Desert Antimony Mine pilot plant design, marking a critical step toward establishing a domestic antimony supply chain aligned with federal priorities.

Kingfisher Mining has completed its strategic acquisition of a diverse NSW copper-gold-silver-lead-zinc portfolio and is mobilizing drilling at the Copper Blow project in Broken Hill.

Lindian Resources has completed its final payment to acquire 100% ownership of the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi, accelerating its path to production and consolidating control over one of the world’s highest-grade rare earth deposits.

Firebird Metals has achieved a significant technical milestone with its manganese iron phosphate precursor outperforming China industry benchmarks, setting the stage for commercial production at its Australian Demonstration Plant in 2026.

TMK Energy has set new daily gas production records at its Gurvantes XXXV Coal Seam Gas Project, with November averages rising 18% over October and further gains in December. The company also completed its 2025 exploration program, confirming promising coal seam extensions.

The Minerals Development Company Botswana has increased its investment in Botala Energy’s Serowe coal bed methane project to approximately A$4 million, signaling strong government backing for the company’s LNG ambitions.

American Rare Earths has appointed mining veteran Mark Wall as CEO to lead its transition from exploration to production, focusing on advancing its flagship Halleck Creek project and expanding its U.S. market presence.

Pacgold has finalized its acquisition of the White Dam Gold Operation in South Australia, setting the stage for a near-term production restart with modest capital investment. The move complements its Queensland projects and offers a clear path to cash flow.

Neurizon Therapeutics has completed manufacturing three GMP registration batches of its lead ALS drug candidate NUZ-001 ahead of schedule, paving the way for FDA submissions and clinical trial enrollment.

Vulcan Energy Resources has locked in full financing for its Phase One Lionheart project, marking a pivotal step toward producing carbon-neutral lithium hydroxide in Germany by 2028. The €2.2 billion package combines debt, equity, and government grants, underpinning robust project economics and strategic partnerships.

Talga Group has applied for a SEK 1.1 billion grant to fund a commercial-scale battery anode plant in Sweden, complementing existing EU funding and securing strong customer interest.