Latest Commissioning News

Lycopodium Limited has landed a A$196 million engineering and construction management contract for Resolute Mining’s Doropo Gold Project, marking a major expansion in West Africa.

Element 25 has taken a tangible step forward in its Butcherbird Expansion Project with the arrival of a critical processing component, a custom-built logwasher, at Fremantle Port. The project remains on schedule for commissioning in early 2027, underpinning the company’s plan to boost manganese concentrate output to 1.1 million tonnes per annum.

Calix’s Leilac unit has teamed up with Ambuja Cements to trial a commercial-scale carbon capture retrofit at the Sanghi plant, aiming to slash emissions and fuel costs without upfront capital.

Catalyst Metals has nearly doubled the Trident underground gold resource to 1.1 million ounces at a robust 5.4g/t grade, underpinning a 10-year mine plan targeting 60,000 ounces annually from 2027.

Vection Technologies has locked in approximately $2.3 million in new AI-related contracts spanning healthcare, luxury fashion, public services, airport passenger assistance, and security, pushing total orders since April 2026 to around $7 million.

Iluka Resources has secured a multi-year, take-or-pay rare earths supply contract with a major automotive company, aligning with its Eneabba refinery ramp-up and backed by a $1.65 billion government loan for refinery completion.

Pan African Resources PLC has delivered a 5.6% increase in gold production to 196,527 ounces for FY25, alongside a 60.5% jump in adjusted EBITDA to US$226.6 million. The group’s strategic acquisition of Tennant Mines in Australia and the early commissioning of the Mogale Tailings Retreatment operation mark significant milestones in its growth trajectory, underpinned by a robust sustainability and governance framework.

Peel Mining's acquisition by Aeris Resources has cleared its final legal hurdle, with the Supreme Court of NSW approving the scheme of arrangement. Peel shares will suspend trading from 22 June, with implementation slated for 1 July 2026.

The court-approved scheme for Pan African Resources to acquire Emmerson Resources has taken effect, leading to Emmerson shares being suspended and shareholders set to receive Pan African CDIs.

Minbos Resources has secured a US$13.8 million Phase 2 construction contract with Grupo Arliz, marking a pivotal step toward completing its Cabinda Phosphate Fertilizer Plant in Angola. With key equipment already on site and funding in place, the project moves closer to operational readiness.

Andromeda Metals has started commissioning its High Purity Alumina pilot plant, aiming to produce commercial-grade 4N HPA samples in the second half of 2026 for customer qualification. The pilot plant will also explore value from by-products like amorphous silica and gallium, adding potential upside to the project.

Viridis Mining hosted European Union Commissioner Jozef Síkela at its Colossus Rare Earth Project in Brazil, marking a key step in forging strategic critical minerals partnerships between Brazil and Europe.