Latest Construction Progress News

BCI Minerals has reached 85% construction completion at its Mardie Salt Operation and Potash Project, with salt crystallisation commenced and 49,000 tonnes produced. The project remains fully funded and on budget, progressing towards first salt shipment in early 2027, weather permitting.

AIC Mines reported steady progress on its Eloise processing plant expansion and commenced ore processing at Jericho, while elevated diesel prices and unseasonal rain pushed costs above guidance in the June quarter.

Lithium Universe (ASX: LU7) reports strong construction progress at Norah Mining's Nigerian spodumene concentrator, securing long-term feedstock and opening interim trading opportunities ahead of its North American refinery launches.

Lindian Resources has secured independent validation from ANSTO of a complete hydrometallurgical flowsheet for its Kangankunde monazite concentrate, achieving near-complete NdPr extraction and producing a non-radioactive mixed rare earth carbonate product ready for commercial processing.

Toubani Resources has secured a US$208 million funding package combining a US$160 million gold stream and a US$48 million equity raise, ensuring Kobada Gold Mine construction stays on track for first gold in Q3 2027.

Prairie Lithium has taken a major step toward commercial lithium production with the arrival of North America’s largest Direct Lithium Extraction unit at its Saskatchewan project, underpinning its Phase 1 launch and revenue path.

Element 25 is pushing ahead with its Butcherbird manganese mine expansion in Western Australia and developing a first-of-its-kind US high-purity manganese sulphate facility, backed by major OEM partnerships and a US$166 million DOE grant.

Brightstar Resources is progressing construction at its Goldfields Project on time and budget, targeting first gold by June 2027 while securing gold price downside protection through put options.

Beetaloo Energy reports promising flow testing from Carpentaria-5H with sustained gas rates and low decline, while its Carpentaria Gas Plant construction remains on schedule for first gas sales in late 2026.

Toubani Resources has locked in Corica Mining Services to handle mining operations at its Kobada Gold Project in Mali, advancing the project towards production with mobilisation set for late 2026 and first ore expected by mid-2027.

Boab Metals has begun dismantling the DeGrussa processing plant to relocate it to Sorby Hills, with first silver-lead concentrate production targeted for the second half of 2027. Key infrastructure is progressing ahead of schedule, and an updated Project Delivery Plan will reflect higher silver prices and extended mine life.

Latrobe Magnesium has reached a third of construction completion at its Phase 1B Demonstration Plant, maintaining strong safety standards and progressing key installation milestones. The company targets first magnesium metal output in the second half of 2026, aligning with prior guidance.