Latest Construction Readiness News

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.

Arafura Rare Earths has locked in binding cornerstone equity agreements worth approximately A$230 million, bolstering its path to a final investment decision for the Nolans Project. The company also acquired critical camp infrastructure and is progressing technology development and offtake negotiations amid supportive government frameworks.

Argosy Minerals pushes forward its 12ktpa Rincon Lithium Project in Argentina, nearing DFS completion and securing a key 40MW energy infrastructure agreement amid robust lithium market demand.

Predictive Discovery Limited (ASX:PDI) completed its merger with Robex Resources, propelling gold production to 48,178 ounces in Q1 2026 and setting sights on 400,000 ounces annual production by 2029.

Deep Yellow Limited has accelerated development at its flagship Tumas uranium project in Namibia, nearing construction readiness with significant engineering and earthworks milestones. Exploration success at the nearby Tinkas Prospect and strategic leadership appointments position the company well amid a strengthening uranium market.