Latest Commissioning News

Contact Energy's May 2025 report reveals a decline in mass market sales yet highlights improved generation efficiency and rising netback prices, alongside steady progress on key infrastructure projects.

James Bay Minerals has commissioned a scoping study to explore near-surface oxide gold development at its Independence Project in Nevada, targeting a low-capex open-pit heap leach operation. The project also holds a substantial high-grade skarn gold resource, hinting at significant future growth potential.

Impact Minerals Limited has released a robust Preliminary Feasibility Study for its Lake Hope High Purity Alumina project, revealing strong economics and a maiden Ore Reserve. The company is advancing towards a Definitive Feasibility Study and pilot plant construction, positioning itself for low-cost, low-carbon HPA production.

Strickland Metals has ramped up its exploration efforts at the Rogozna Gold and Base Metals Project in Serbia by deploying a seventh diamond drill rig, intensifying the search for high-grade gold mineralisation ahead of a maiden resource estimate.

Lotus Resources has begun cold commissioning at its Kayelekera uranium project, targeting a Q3 2025 production restart while adopting an owner-operator mining model to reduce costs and enhance control.

Peninsula Energy reports progress on its Lance Project’s Central Processing Plant and announces the termination of three sales contracts as part of a strategic reset plan, while engaging in funding discussions to support completion.

ASIC has initiated a comprehensive compliance inquiry into ASX’s governance, risk management, and operational capabilities, folding its previous CHESS incident probe into this broader review. ASX pledges full cooperation amid ongoing technology upgrades.

PointsBet Holdings has formalised a conditional takeover bid deed with MIXI at $1.20 per share, activating if shareholders reject the current scheme of arrangement. The deal hinges on key regulatory approvals and a minimum 50.1% acceptance threshold.

Polymetals Resources has officially commenced commercial production at its Endeavor silver zinc mine in Cobar, NSW, with zinc concentrate shipments set to begin in early July 2025. The company is progressing steadily toward ramping up output in the second half of the year.

Santos Limited has received a compelling non-binding proposal from the XRG Consortium to acquire the company at a significant premium, prompting the board to engage in due diligence and negotiations. This move could reshape the Australian energy landscape if finalized.

Rox Resources has initiated dewatering at the Youanmi Gold Project’s Main and United North pits, marking a critical step toward underground access and production. The company is on track with exploration declines and resource updates, progressing steadily toward gold production.

Castle Minerals has reported strong extensions of high-grade gold mineralisation at its Kpali prospect in Ghana, confirming continuity of two major lodes from a recent 23-hole drilling program. Follow-up drilling and exploration are planned to build on these promising results.