Latest Engineering Approvals News

Provaris Energy advanced DNV approval work for its 25,000 cubic metre LCO₂ tank and completed further stages of its hydrogen prototype during the September quarter. The technical progress came alongside a funding push, with $777,000 in cash at quarter-end and an oversubscribed $914,500 share purchase plan completed after the period.

WIN Metals has strengthened the funding position for its proposed Radio gold restart, while retaining a project that still requires approvals, further financing and a final investment decision. The preliminary study forecasts A$18.1 million of pre-tax NPV8 and 20.2koz of recovered gold, but the company ended September with only A$1.16 million in cash before the post-quarter Astral receipt.

NH3 Clean Energy has expanded the potential market for its WAH2 clean ammonia project and completed key environmental surveys, but now expects to make its final investment decision in 2027 rather than 2026. The company ended September with A$4.404 million in cash after raising A$4 million from predominantly institutional investors.

Provaris Energy’s share purchase plan attracted preliminary applications of $755,000, exceeding its $600,000 target. The company will accept the oversubscription, with the final amount, issue price and share allocation due on 21 October.

Magnetite Mines is seeking up to A$1.5 million through a discounted share purchase plan and potential top-up placement to advance the Razorback green iron project. The raise offers free options, but also highlights the company’s continuing reliance on external funding and future strategic partners.

Galilee Energy will begin sidetracking the Zydeco-1 well on 28 September to test five shallow oil zones in Louisiana. The A$3.5 million program is funded, but any move into production still depends on drilling, evaluation and flow-test results.

Galilee Energy has shifted the Zydeco-1 sidetrack from its original gas-condensate focus to five shallow oil zones carrying up to 422.6 thousand barrels of gross unrisked Prospective Resources. The A$3.5 million placement is expected to fund the revised oil testing and potential production design.

Astral Resources has reported a 1.54g/t Au weighted average across 41 infill holes at Theia, including several high-grade intervals that exceed the existing Stage 1 resource grade. A separate deviated hole returned 1m at 219g/t Au, adding further support to the early mining inventory while deeper drilling continues.

Investigator Silver has locked in a robust Definitive Feasibility Study for its Paris Silver Project, backed by a strategic A$55 million placement to fast-track early works and financing.

Buru Energy has secured $5.3 million through a two-tranche placement to fund enhanced development of the Rafael Gas Project, following a significant uplift in project economics from new engineering insights.

Larvotto Resources is progressing the Hillgrove Antimony-Gold Project on time and budget, aiming for mid-2026 production amid rising strategic demand for antimony. The project benefits from grid power, ongoing drilling success, and government support for critical minerals.

Wildcat Resources (ASX: WC8) has expanded its Bolt Cutter Central lithium discovery footprint beyond 2.3km with multiple high-grade spodumene intercepts, while advancing the Definitive Feasibility Study for its Tabba Tabba Project. The company maintains a strong cash position of A$43.3 million as it prepares for further drilling and development milestones.