Latest Hydroelectric Power News

Mercury reports an 11% drop in FY25 total generation, with hydro output hitting its fourth lowest level since 1980. Yet, advances from the Karāpiro Hydro Rehabilitation and AI-driven Digital River platform lift hydro generation forecasts for FY26 and beyond.

Meridian Energy’s June 2025 report reveals hydro storage levels exceeding historical averages and a notable rise in retail electricity sales, despite lower generation prices. The company also signals the end of its smelter demand response agreement.

South32 warns of an impending impairment expense linked to uncertain electricity supply for its Mozal Aluminium smelter, with FY26 production guidance now under review amid ongoing tariff negotiations.

Santana Minerals has released an updated Pre-Feasibility Study for its Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project, showcasing robust economics with a 13.8-year mine life and strong production profile. The study highlights significant capital efficiency improvements and a refined mining strategy.

Verity Resources has commenced an auger drilling program at its Pimenta Project in Brazil, targeting a 20km mineralised zone rich in rare earth elements, gallium, and titanium. Early surface sampling suggests the potential for a significant critical metals discovery.

Brazilian Rare Earths has successfully produced high-purity mixed-rare-earth carbonate and uranium yellowcake from its Monte Alto Project, marking a key milestone in its integrated supply chain ambitions.

Champion Iron Limited reported record quarterly sales and strong earnings in FY2025 Q4, while advancing its DRPF project on schedule and declaring its eighth consecutive dividend.

Lithium Universe Limited has delivered a robust Definitive Feasibility Study for its Bécancour Lithium Carbonate Refinery, confirming strong economic viability and progressing toward project funding and strategic collaborations.

Black Rock Mining advances its Mahenge Graphite Project with a A$5 million placement and POSCO’s strategic US$277 million investment in a Korean spherical graphite plant, signaling strengthened downstream integration and project momentum.

Verity Resources has reported significant rare earth element, gallium, and titanium anomalies from surface sampling at its Pimenta Project in Brazil, confirming a polymetallic system with strong critical metal potential.

Lithium Universe Limited’s Definitive Feasibility Study confirms the economic viability of its Bécancour Lithium Refinery, projecting robust returns even amid subdued lithium prices. The project aims to produce 18,270 tonnes per year of battery-grade lithium carbonate, leveraging proven Jiangsu technology and a counter-cyclical development strategy.

Green Technology Metals (ASX: GT1) confirms production of high-quality spodumene concentrate from its Seymour Project in Ontario, reinforcing a streamlined DMS processing approach and advancing project feasibility.