Latest Critical Infrastructure News

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.

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.