Latest Construction Milestones News

South32's March quarter saw a tragic fatality at Worsley Alumina and weather disruptions, yet the miner delivered solid operational results and progressed its Hermosa zinc-lead-silver project. Production guidance was mostly maintained, with a notable revision lower for Australia Manganese due to water management issues.

Lindian Resources has secured a fixed-price diesel supply agreement for the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, removing fuel cost uncertainty through construction and commissioning and reinforcing the project’s low-cost profile.

Antilles Gold has secured $2 million through a share placement to a Chinese investor, strengthening funding for the Nueva Sabana mine construction in Cuba. The capital injection increases the joint venture loan and highlights ongoing financial manoeuvres ahead of mine commissioning.

Prairie Lithium is poised to begin commercial lithium production in Q4 2026 as its Direct Lithium Extraction facility nears completion, backed by a binding offtake agreement covering 100% of Phase 1 output and a strategic AU$10 million equipment contribution from Hydro Lithium.

KGL Resources has locked in a US$300 million streaming agreement with Wheaton Precious Metals, marking a pivotal step in funding the Jervois Copper Project in Australia's Northern Territory. This deal provides significant upfront capital without traditional debt constraints, positioning KGL for copper production growth.

Galan Lithium has finished Phase 1 construction at its Hombre Muerto West project in Argentina and is set to begin lithium production in the first half of 2026, marking a key milestone toward becoming an ASX-listed producer.

Renascor Resources has completed construction of its Purified Spherical Graphite demonstration facility in Adelaide, marking a pivotal step towards commercialising its innovative HF-free purification process for battery anode materials.

Strike Energy reports a significant 35% increase in the Benchmark Reserve Capacity Price for 2028/29, alongside strong construction progress at its South Erregulla Power Project, signalling robust prospects for WA’s energy transition.

Delorean Corporation has secured a $1.1 million milestone payment from ARENA, marking significant progress on its SA1 Salisbury bioenergy facility. Construction advances and long-term contracts position the project for renewable gas production in South Australia.

Prairie Lithium has kicked off full construction of its lithium extraction plant in Saskatchewan, deploying innovative prefabricated building methods and preparing to install the largest Direct Lithium Extraction equipment ever built. With 100% of initial output pre-sold, the company is poised to reshape the lithium market.

Theta Gold Mines has entered Phase 2 of construction at its TGME Gold Project, signing major contracts for structural, mechanical, platework, and piping works. The modular construction approach aims to cut costs and speed up delivery, targeting over 100,000 ounces of gold production annually.

Galan Lithium’s Hombre Muerto West project in Argentina is 92% through Phase 1 construction, with commissioning and first lithium chloride concentrate production expected in 2026.