Latest Commissioning News

Manuka Resources has drawn down a US$26 million tranche of a US$30 million debt facility, exited care and maintenance at Wonawinta, and signed a major mining contract as it targets production restart in late Q2 2026.

Evion Group has secured key approvals from Madagascar’s Ministry of Mines to convert exploration permits into mining permits for its Maniry Graphite Project, backed by significant EU funding and US trade initiatives. Meanwhile, its Indian joint venture progresses a major graphite plant expansion to meet growing demand.

KGL Resources has secured a US$300 million streaming agreement with Wheaton Precious Metals, unlocking early construction funding for its Jervois Copper-Silver-Gold Project. The updated Baseline Economic Model highlights robust returns with a post-tax NPV8 of A$839 million and a 30% IRR, underpinning the path to production.

ABx Group has made significant strides in its rare earths and clean fluorine chemical projects, receiving high-purity product validation and advancing pilot plant construction, while progressing bauxite mining approvals across multiple states.

Blue Star Helium has completed Stage 1 of its Galactica development, tying six wells into the Pinon Canyon facility and starting spot-priced helium sales. The company raised A$10 million to fund further project expansion and working capital.

Firebird Metals has locked in a purpose-built industrial facility in Osborne Park, Perth, to house its pioneering Australian Demonstration Plant, the only fully integrated manganese concentrate-to-cathode active material facility outside China.

Botala Energy’s Serowe CBM Project advances as key production well 3.5B reaches 83% depth with multiple support wells actively managing reservoir pressure and gas flows confirmed from pilot operations.

Prairie Lithium has moved Pad #1 from groundwork to active building construction, backed by SaskPower's powerline installation and a binding Hydro Lithium offtake agreement that includes a A$10 million equipment contribution. First production is targeted for Q4 2026.

Latrobe Magnesium has achieved continuous production of high-grade Magnesium Oxide from brown coal ash and secured a US$2 million prepayment from its US offtake partner, setting the stage for magnesium metal production in the second half of 2026.

Boab Metals has secured a A$236 million syndicated loan and final regulatory approvals, accelerating construction at its Sorby Hills Silver-Lead-Zinc Project with production on track for H2 2027.

Titomic Limited is gearing up for a strategic shift to the US with a planned redomicile in H2 2026, while clinching major contracts across aerospace, defense, and rail sectors and achieving critical certifications that underpin its manufacturing ambitions.

OpenLearning accelerated its SaaS annual recurring revenue by 35% year-on-year to $3.192 million in Q1 FY26, propelled by larger multi-year LMS contracts and ongoing AI platform enhancements.