Latest Critical Infrastructure News

Vital Metals has raised A$6.8 million through a strategic placement and refreshed its board to accelerate development of its Nechalacho Rare Earths and Niobium Project in Canada, with further funding pending shareholder approval.

Caravel Minerals has appointed Primero Group as its preferred EPCM firm and secured a $15 million loan to fund its Definitive Feasibility Study, marking significant progress toward a Final Investment Decision for the Caravel Copper Project.

Spectur Limited reported a strategic revenue shift in Q1 FY26, with SaaS recurring revenue growing 5% year-on-year despite an overall 9% quarterly revenue dip. The company also raised $2.3 million to accelerate its solar-powered AI platform development.

Metals Australia Limited has reported a 3.3-fold increase in its Lac Carheil Graphite project resource, now totaling 50 million tonnes at 10.2% graphite content, while progressing key studies for a battery anode material plant in Quebec.

GreenHy2 Limited has launched its PowerSafe Sodium-Ion Battery range tailored for Australian conditions, expanded into turnkey solar and battery solutions, and signed a strategic MOU with Skeleton Technologies to explore advanced energy storage in Australia.

Mindax Limited has taken a decisive step toward full ownership of the Mt Forrest iron ore project, executing an option to acquire Norton Gold Fields' stake and raising $1.6 million to accelerate development. The company is also advancing infrastructure plans and gold exploration in Western Australia’s Mid-West region.

Stakk Limited has landed a significant contract with leading U.S. neobank Chime, integrating its embedded finance technology to support millions of users and targeting $8 million in annual recurring revenue by year-end.

VRX Silica Limited has secured critical environmental and mining approvals for its Arrowsmith North silica sand project, alongside binding offtake contracts with major Asian customers, setting the stage for production by late 2026.

Bass Oil reported steady quarterly oil production with a 20% increase in Indonesian output following a production enhancement program. The company is poised to enter the East Coast Gas Market pending regulatory approval for the Vanessa gas field acquisition.

Liontown Resources delivered a robust September quarter with a significant ramp-up in underground mining at Kathleen Valley, alongside a fortified cash position and strategic contract amendments.

EV Resources has made significant strides in its antimony projects across Mexico and the US, securing a processing plant and planning a maiden drill program at Los Lirios, positioning itself for near-term production.

Sandfire Resources reported a robust start to FY26 with copper equivalent production exceeding forecasts by nearly 5%, alongside a significant reduction in net debt and key regulatory approvals advancing its growth projects.