Latest Commercial Production News

Prairie Lithium has taken a major step toward commercial lithium production with the arrival of North America’s largest Direct Lithium Extraction unit at its Saskatchewan project, underpinning its Phase 1 launch and revenue path.

Element 25 is pushing ahead with its Butcherbird manganese mine expansion in Western Australia and developing a first-of-its-kind US high-purity manganese sulphate facility, backed by major OEM partnerships and a US$166 million DOE grant.

Lynas Rare Earths has deepened its footprint in Southeast Asia with a strategic A$50 million investment in JS Link’s new magnet factory in Malaysia, aiming to capture growth in automotive and renewable sectors.

Carbonxt has locked in a $11 million recapitalisation plan with major shareholders to strengthen its balance sheet as its Kentucky activated carbon facility nears commercial production.

Catalyst Metals has delivered a record 31,812 ounces of gold in the latest quarter and 104,000 ounces for FY26 from the Plutonic Gold Belt, doubling quarterly production since acquisition and maintaining a strong cash position.

Lakes Blue Energy is positioning its Wombat Gas Project as a key contributor to Victoria's energy security and emerging AI infrastructure, with a conceptual study projecting a post-tax NPV10 of A$605 million and first gas in early 2029.

Vertex Minerals launches a $2.5 million Share Purchase Plan at $0.10 per share, offering eligible shareholders a chance to invest ahead of commercial gold production at Reward Gold Mine.

Kinetiko Energy has approved a Field Development Plan marking its shift from exploration to production at the Brakfontein gas project in South Africa, aiming to fast-track gas output and secure strategic funding.

Many Peaks Minerals has exercised its option to acquire 100% of the Baga Gold Project in Côte d'Ivoire after a comprehensive soil sampling campaign revealed extensive gold anomalies. A 14,000m auger drilling program is now testing multiple targets along a 16km gold corridor.

Euro Manganese has filed comprehensive NI 43-101 and JORC reports for its Chvaletice Manganese Project, confirming robust economics with a base case post-tax NPV of US$492 million and an upside scenario pushing NPV to US$798 million, driven by higher manganese prices.

Prairie Lithium restructures its board to sharpen focus on commercial lithium production, with Paul Lloyd stepping up as Executive Chairman to lead corporate strategy and financing.

Galilee Energy has raised the drilling derrick at its Zydeco-1 well in Louisiana, marking the last major pre-spud milestone. Drilling is set for early July 2026, aiming at a substantial Gulf Coast gas-condensate resource with rapid commercialisation potential.