Latest Construction Readiness News

Brightstar Resources has given the green light to its Goldfields Project, commencing construction of a 1.5Mtpa processing plant at Laverton. First gold production is slated for June 2027, backed by full funding and regulatory approvals.

Brightstar Resources is poised to hit a major milestone with a Final Investment Decision expected in June 2026, paving the way for first gold production by mid-2027 at its Goldfields Project in Western Australia.

Viridis Mining has delivered strong infill drilling results at its Colossus Rare Earth Project, boosting resource confidence and underpinning an imminent resource and reserve upgrade ahead of a Final Investment Decision in Q3 2026.

Arafura Rare Earths has secured a binding offtake term sheet with Traxys North America to supply 500 tonnes per annum of NdPr oxide, underpinning its Nolans Project and supporting US critical minerals supply chains.

EcoGraf has partnered with NMB Bank to manage compensation payments for communities affected by its Epanko Graphite Project, marking a key step in early works on the Mine Access Road ahead of construction.

Minerals 260’s latest drilling at Bullabulling delivers strong high-grade gold results, bolstering confidence in resource continuity and underpinning upcoming reserve and feasibility studies.

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.

Black Rock Mining is closing in on full construction readiness at its Mahenge Graphite Project after completing key early works and advancing funding discussions amid improving graphite prices.

Meteoric Resources has reported strong pilot plant performance and advanced feasibility work at its Caldeira rare earths project, alongside a $50 million non-binding financing letter from Export Finance Australia and robust Brazilian government backing.

Talga Group reported record anode production at its EVA plant and significant progress on its 5,000tpa Vittangi anode plant FEED study, alongside strategic partnerships and exploration breakthroughs.

Minerals 260 has secured a $59.1 million fixed-price contract with ATCO to build a 400-person accommodation village at its Bullabulling Gold Project, marking a key step towards construction readiness.

Bannerman Energy has locked in a landmark US$321.5 million strategic investment from CNNC Overseas Limited, enabling debt-free construction of its Etango Uranium Project and setting the stage for a Final Investment Decision in H2 2026.