Latest Critical Infrastructure News

Jindalee Lithium has appointed Ian Rodger as Managing Director, marking a leadership milestone as the company advances its McDermitt Lithium Project. Rodger’s promotion follows his pivotal role in delivering key project studies and securing regulatory milestones.

DroneShield has landed a $9.7 million contract package in Latin America, reinforcing its foothold in the region’s defence market with deliveries scheduled for late 2025.

Invictus Energy advances its Cabora Bassa Project in Zimbabwe with an updated Petroleum Production Sharing Agreement draft and National Project Status approval, setting the stage for exploration drilling in 2025.

Larvotto Resources has obtained formal approval from NSW authorities for a key development modification at its Hillgrove Antimony-Gold Mine, clearing the way for a 2026 production restart backed by strong market fundamentals.

SRG Global has locked in $850 million worth of contracts spanning water, energy, resources, and more, reinforcing its position as a diversified infrastructure leader in Australia and New Zealand.

AML3D has opened a cutting-edge Wire-Arc Additive Manufacturing facility in Ohio, enhancing U.S. defense production and supporting the AUKUS partnership. The new site aims to supply critical components for the Virginia-class submarine program while creating local jobs.

Fletcher Building and its joint venture partner have resolved a longstanding dispute with NZTA over COVID-19 and weather-related delays on the Puhoi to Warkworth motorway, resulting in a $16.4 million EBIT loss in FY25 but securing $56 million in cash proceeds.

X2M Connect Limited has secured $1.95 million through a share placement and convertible note conversion, aiming to strengthen its balance sheet and accelerate growth in AI and IoT sectors.

Volt Resources has completed a scoping study for its Alabama Graphite Refinery, revealing robust project economics and a patented purification process that could reshape US graphite supply chains.

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering’s Heyday subsidiary has landed over $70 million in new project awards, including critical infrastructure works at Western Sydney Airport and a major Sydney data centre.

NexGen Energy has secured regulatory approval for a significant infrastructure upgrade at its Rook I uranium project, setting the stage for expanded exploration and operational efficiency in 2025.

Cokal Limited has secured US$15 million in strategic debt funding to ramp up metallurgical coal production at its BBM mine, while terminating all agreements with Cratus due to non-performance.