Latest Commissioning News

Renascor Resources reports steady progress on its Purified Spherical Graphite demonstration plant in Adelaide, backed by a $5 million government grant, aiming to challenge China’s dominance in battery materials.

Woodside Energy has raised its 2025 production guidance following a 1% increase in quarterly output, while progressing key projects like Scarborough and Beaumont New Ammonia on schedule. The company also secured long-term LNG supply deals and received critical regulatory approvals.

Barton Gold Holdings has secured $15 million through an institutional placement led by Franklin Templeton, with a $2.5 million Share Purchase Plan opening to shareholders. The capital raise supports the company’s goal to commission Stage 1 production by the end of 2026 in South Australia’s Gawler Craton.

Duxton Farms has secured Federal Court approval to merge four private agricultural companies, setting the stage for a significant expansion in walnuts, dried fruits, orchards, and bees. The merger is expected to complete by the end of October, accompanied by new financing arrangements.

Challenger Gold has secured critical drilling and explosives contracts and completed refurbishment of the Casposo Toll Milling plant, marking a pivotal step toward early gold production at its Hualilán project in Argentina.

Latrobe Magnesium Limited has announced a fully underwritten $10 million equity raise through a $6 million placement and a $4 million rights issue to fund its magnesium production expansion. The capital will support the commissioning of its Demonstration Plant and advance plans for a 10,000 tonne commercial facility.

Latrobe Magnesium Limited has received a non-binding Letter of Interest from the U.S. Export Import Bank to finance up to A$200 million for its Stage 2 Commercial Magnesium Plant, aiming to strengthen critical mineral supply chains for the U.S.

Iondrive Limited has inked a binding term sheet with LAT66 Limited to apply its innovative Deep Eutectic Solvent technology to cobalt-rich concentrates from Finland’s Kuusamo projects, marking a strategic step beyond battery recycling into primary mineral processing.

CuFe Ltd has revealed significant high-grade bismuth mineralisation at its Orlando deposit near Tennant Creek, prompting a resource update that could enhance the project's strategic value amid global supply constraints.

AuKing Mining is set to complete its acquisition of the Cloncurry Gold Project through a full takeover of Orion Resources, backed by secured short-term funding and a planned capital raise.

Blue Star Helium Limited is poised to become a key U.S. helium and natural CO2 producer with first production from its Galactica project scheduled for December 2025. The company’s staged development plan and strategic joint venture position it to address growing domestic helium demand amid global supply constraints.

Cleanaway Waste Management faced a challenging FY25 with multiple fatalities prompting a safety overhaul, yet reported robust financial growth and reaffirmed FY26 guidance. Strategic acquisitions and operational improvements signal a determined path forward.