Latest Critical Infrastructure News

The ACCC has approved Cuscal Limited’s acquisition of Indue Limited, concluding the deal won’t significantly reduce competition in payment facilitation services. The decision highlights ongoing industry consolidation balanced by multiple alternative providers and technological shifts.

Canyon Resources confirms the Minim Martap Bauxite Project as a world-class asset with robust economics and begins construction ahead of first shipment in mid-2026.

Powerhouse Ventures Limited reports a robust quarter with an 18% increase in net tangible assets and a standout 35.1% return from its Aliwa Alpha Fund, while preparing to launch a new Critical Infrastructure Opportunities Fund focused on AI and Quantum technologies.

Arrow Minerals Limited has suspended all field activities in Guinea due to unresolved questions over exploration permit renewals, maintaining a cautious financial stance while awaiting government clarity.

Saunders International has landed a $19.8 million contract to build 11 tanks at a gold processing facility, reinforcing its foothold in the resources sector and promising revenue growth over the next two years.

Native Mineral Resources reports a successful ramp-up of gold production at its Blackjack plant, delivering nearly 700 ounces of refined gold and securing $10 million in fresh capital to fuel ongoing operations and exploration.

DroneShield has launched DroneSentry-C2 Enterprise, a SaaS platform designed for national-scale counter-drone command, with its first paid deployment set for early 2026 on the Eastern NATO flank.

Altech Batteries has raised $6 million through a share placement to accelerate development and commercialisation of its innovative battery technologies, including the CERENERGY solid-state battery and Silumina Anodes.

DroneShield’s DroneSentry counterdrone system has earned official recognition from the UK’s National Protective Security Authority, boosting its credibility and market potential amid rising drone threats.

Nova Minerals has secured a critical land use permit for an antimony refinery at Port MacKenzie, Alaska, backed by a US$43.4 million award from the U.S. Department of War. The company aims to produce military-grade antimony by 2026/27, positioning itself as a pivotal domestic supplier in the U.S. critical minerals market.

Altech Batteries, in partnership with AMPower, has launched a next-generation 384 V / 15 kWh sodium nickel chloride UPS battery designed specifically for Europe's pipeline infrastructure, promising enhanced safety and reliability in explosive environments.

Predictive Discovery Limited and Robex Resources Inc. have agreed to merge, creating a major mid-tier gold producer in West Africa with combined production expected to exceed 400,000 ounces annually by 2029.