Latest Construction Progress News

Nickel Industries delivered US$125.9 million of adjusted EBITDA in the September quarter, led by a second consecutive record from the Hengjaya Mine. Its new ENC HPAL project reached 50% of nameplate capacity, but severe dry conditions delayed the next step: commercial sales.

ABx Group says manufacture of the major equipment for its ALCORE hydrogen fluoride pilot plant is substantially complete, while electrical and civil works continue at Bell Bay in Tasmania. EPA Tasmania has accepted the project’s Environmental Effects Report for final assessment, but planning approval and commissioning remain ahead.

Mirvac has held its FY27 earnings and distribution guidance after a resilient first quarter, despite a marked moderation in residential activity. Occupancy remained at 97%, development milestones advanced and roughly three-quarters of the $200 million buy-back was complete by 20 October.

AIC Mines fell short of its September-quarter production plan, but maintained FY27 guidance as Jericho moved into first-stoping production and the expanded Eloise plant neared commissioning. The company is also asking shareholders to approve a A$120 million Mt Cuthbert acquisition backed by a A$70 million placement.

Locality Planning Energy has signed a 15-year energy services agreement with Walker Corporation for its SOL development in Maroochydore. The contract expands LPE’s property developer network, but revenue and infrastructure costs remain undisclosed and will build progressively from late 2027.

St Barbara reported a $489.7 million FY26 statutory profit, but almost all of it came from the deconsolidation of New Simberi Gold rather than recurring operations. The annual report also confirms a debt-free balance sheet, a 5-cent fully franked dividend and a portfolio moving from transaction-making to project delivery.

Kinetiko Energy is preparing to submit a permit that could allow limited gas sales from its Brakfontein project in early 2027, while engineering, procurement and drilling plans advance in parallel. The company has also shortlisted three candidates for its next chief executive.

Simonds Group delivered a sharp FY26 earnings rebound, with NPAT rising 950% to $10.5 million as revenue, site starts and margins all improved. The annual report also flags a qualified sustainability reporting outcome and a new Western Australian venture that will require execution and cash.

EQ Resources has reported its second-highest quarterly production performance and record quarterly revenue, with cash on hand rising 192% to A$82.3 million. Both Barruecopardo and Mt Carbine increased output, although the update does not disclose operating costs or cash flow.

KGL Resources has received the second US$16 million payment from Wheaton, completing the early deposit for its Jervois copper project. The company says the broader funding package, combined with its A$300 million equity raising, covers construction and the path into production, although the remaining Wheaton tranches are conditional.

Maritana Minerals has secured the final statutory approval for its 2.5Mtpa Black Swan Processing Hub in Western Australia and extended early works with GR Engineering Services for an additional A$6.5 million. The project remains aimed at first gold in the second half of calendar 2027, although the EPC contract is still being finalised.

Deterra Royalties has paid US$74.15 million for a royalty covering most of Ivanhoe Electric’s Santa Cruz copper project in Arizona. The deal adds a third core asset, but its projected returns still depend on financing, permitting and a targeted 2029 production start.