Latest Commercial Production News

Victory Metals has taken a significant step forward by signing a non-binding Letter of Intent with Sumitomo Corporation to supply heavy rare earths from its North Stanmore project, marking a deepening of their strategic partnership.

Vanadium Resources Limited has appointed mining entrepreneur Nick Diack as CEO to spearhead the transition of its Steelpoortdrift Vanadium Project towards near-term production, signaling a strategic shift backed by strong industry expertise and performance-linked incentives.

Papyrus Australia has appointed Daniel Schmidt as CEO and secured a $250k government grant alongside a binding agreement to produce biodegradable mining products, marking a decisive shift from R&D to commercial operations.

Zeotech Limited has successfully raised $13 million through a strongly supported placement, positioning the company to advance mining operations at its Toondoon Kaolin Project and progress its AusPozz™ feasibility study.

Invictus Energy has deferred the settlement of a significant AU$37.8 million placement to align with its strategic partnership with Al Mansour Holdings, advancing the development of its Cabora Bassa Project in Zimbabwe.

Liontown Resources reports a strong first operational year at Kathleen Valley with $298 million revenue and $55 million underlying EBITDA despite lithium price pressures. The company is now gearing up for a strategic transition to underground mining backed by a robust $528 million cash position.

Strategic Elements Ltd has successfully fabricated over 2,000 Energy Ink™ prototype cells in a commercial setting, marking a pivotal step toward global collaboration and product development. This breakthrough validates the reproducibility of their moisture-powered printable ink technology at scale.

Anson Resources has inked a definitive offtake agreement with LG Energy Solution for battery-grade lithium carbonate from its Paradox Basin project, marking a significant step toward commercial production and market validation.

Jade Gas Holdings has secured a landmark five-year LNG sales agreement with UB Metan LLC, Mongolia’s largest natural gas importer, marking a pivotal step in its South Gobi coal bed methane project development.

Genmin Limited advances its Baniaka iron ore project with PowerChina’s subsidiary Sinohydro submitting engineering and construction proposals that suggest potential capital cost reductions. Parallel funding discussions with Chinese partners are also progressing.

Clover Corporation posted a robust 38% revenue increase to $86 million in FY25, driven by product innovation and operational gains, while declaring a final dividend. The company’s cautious outlook for FY26 reflects ongoing regulatory and production challenges.

Starpharma has entered a significant collaboration with Genentech to develop dendrimer-drug conjugates for oncology, securing an upfront payment and potential milestone earnings exceeding half a billion dollars.