Latest Expansion Projects News

Advanced Energy Minerals is ramping up its Quebec high purity alumina plant to 3,000 tpa by mid-2026, with plans to double capacity to 6,000 tpa by 2029 amid a tightening global market and supply deficit.

NEXTDC has successfully closed the retail segment of its fully underwritten entitlement offer, securing A$480 million at A$12.70 per share. The total raise of approximately A$1.5 billion demonstrates strong investor backing ahead of the shares commencing trade on 19 May 2026.

Elevra Lithium has raised A$275 million through a fully underwritten institutional placement to fund its North American Lithium expansion and Moblan project development, supported by strong institutional demand.

Element 25 is making steady progress on its Butcherbird Expansion Project in Western Australia, with major equipment ordered, key contracts nearing finalisation, and project financing advancing toward closure ahead of a Q1 2027 commissioning target.

DigiCo Infrastructure REIT has agreed to sell its Chicago data centre for US$750 million, reducing net debt by two-thirds and freeing capital to fast-track its Sydney SYD1 development.

Gentrack is set to acquire Dubai Technology Partners for about US$10 million, enhancing its Veovo platform with AI-driven airport operations technology and deepening its Middle East footprint.

Capricorn Metals produced 30,358 ounces of gold in Q3 at Karlawinda, progressing its expansion project on schedule and declaring a maiden dividend, while exploration at Mt Gibson reveals promising underground gold extensions.

Element 25 progresses its Butcherbird manganese expansion targeting 1.1Mtpa output, securing key contracts and raising $18 million to fuel growth in steel and battery markets.

PLS Group delivered a record 232.4kt spodumene concentrate production in March 2026, lifted revenue 52% to A$567 million on soaring lithium prices, and strengthened its balance sheet with a US$600 million senior notes issuance.

Northern Star Resources strengthened its cash flow and maintained FY26 production guidance above 1.5 million ounces despite cost inflation and operational challenges. The KCGM Mill Expansion remains on track for early FY27 commissioning, underpinning confidence reflected in a $500 million share buy-back announcement.

Worley Limited reveals the ongoing Middle East conflict is causing significant project delays and an estimated $30 to $40 million hit to FY26 underlying EBITA, prompting a revision to its growth outlook.

Genesis Minerals posted robust March quarter results with 67,497oz gold production and a cash pile nearing A$600 million, while accelerating development at Tower Hill and preparing to close a transformative A$639 million acquisition of Magnetic Resources.