Latest Critical Infrastructure News

VHM Limited launches a fully underwritten A$10.3 million placement and a $1 million share purchase plan to fund the Goschen rare earths project, supported by strategic government financing.

Ava Risk Group announces the upcoming retirement of CEO Mal Maginnis, with senior executive Neville Joyce appointed as Acting CEO. The company embarks on a global search for a permanent replacement amid strong recent growth.

5E Advanced Materials has announced a significant upgrade to its Fort Cady Project’s mineral resources, increasing measured and indicated boric acid resources by 61% and lithium carbonate equivalent by 54%, reinforcing its position as a key domestic supplier of critical minerals.

Finder Energy Holdings has outlined ambitious plans to reach a Final Investment Decision by mid-2026 for its KTJ oil development, aiming for first oil production by late 2027 and unlocking over US$1 billion in gross revenues.

Robex Resources has commenced commissioning at its Kiniéro Gold Project in Guinea, maintaining its schedule and budget to produce first gold in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Calix Limited has secured a pivotal $35 million joint development agreement with Rio Tinto to advance its Zesty Green Iron Demonstration Plant in Western Australia, backed by a substantial ARENA grant. This collaboration aims to pioneer low-emission steel production using innovative hydrogen and electric heating technology.

Horizon Minerals has agreed to sell its Lake Johnston Project to Forrestania Resources for $35 million, aiming to refocus on advancing its Black Swan gold operations.

Superloop Limited has reported a robust FY25 performance with significant revenue and profitability gains, marking its entry into the ASX 200 index and advancing key ESG initiatives.

Volt Group Limited is set to acquire 4D Delta, a Perth-based leader in digital asset inspection technology, in a $7.25 million deal that promises to diversify Volt’s offerings and boost recurring revenues in the mineral processing sector.

Sparc Technologies teams up with Dulux Australia to apply their graphene-enhanced ecosparc® coating on the heritage-listed Cape Jaffa Lighthouse, marking a key step in commercialising advanced protective coatings.

Canyon Resources confirms steady progress at its Minim Martap bauxite project in Cameroon, with mining set to start in early 2026 and first shipments expected by mid-year, supported by secured financing and key equipment deliveries.

Altech Batteries reveals Sodium-Nickel-Chloride (SNC) batteries achieve an exceptionally low failure rate of 0.6-1.5% over 15+ years in harsh South African conditions, significantly outperforming lithium-ion and lead-acid alternatives.