Latest Industrial Development News

Fortuna Metals has confirmed it is exempt from Malawi’s 2025 raw mineral export ban, provided it processes rutile and graphite locally before export. This regulatory clarity positions the company to develop premium mineral products for high-value markets.

Garda Property Group has upgraded its FY26 earnings guidance by 10%, reduced gearing to 20.8%, and outlined ambitious plans to expand its Brisbane industrial portfolio and lending operations.

MC Mining Limited reports strong progress on its Makhado steelmaking hard coking coal project with commissioning slated for March 2026, while Uitkomst Colliery struggles with declining production and rising costs.

Minbos Resources advances key financing deals and unveils a cost-cutting plan for its Cabinda Phosphate Project, while forming a strategic joint venture to develop green ammonia production targeting 2028.

Orion Minerals reported a December 2025 quarter marked by significant cash outflows offset by fresh financing, including a major convertible loan and ongoing talks with Glencore for substantial project funding.

Athena Resources has reported a maiden inferred resource estimate for its Byro South Magnetite Project, boosting the global Byro resource by 160%. The company also strengthened its leadership with the appointment of former WA Minister Alannah MacTiernan.

Minbos Resources has launched a prospectus offering nearly 118 million free attaching options to recent Placement investors, aiming to bolster funding for its Cabinda fertilizer plant amid operational and geopolitical challenges in Angola.

Renergen Limited and ASP Isotopes Inc. have secured crucial regulatory approvals and agreed to extend the deadline for completing their Scheme of Arrangement to January 2026, signaling steady progress in their strategic partnership.

International Graphite Limited has finalized the purchase of industrial land in Collie, Western Australia, setting the stage for Australia’s first commercial graphite micronising facility amid rising global demand.

Pure Foods Tasmania has acquired premium ice cream brand Elato, integrating it with its Cashew Creamery to form a new Ice Cream Division led by Elato’s founder. This move broadens PFT’s product range and leverages existing manufacturing capabilities.

Garda Property Group has completed the $113.6 million sale of its North Lakes industrial site, sharply reducing debt and focusing its portfolio exclusively on Brisbane industrial assets. The group also secured a three-year extension on its debt facility with improved pricing, positioning itself for selective growth in private lending.

Talga Group has received official land allocation approval for its Nunasvaara Södra graphite mine in Sweden, a critical step in advancing its sustainable battery materials project.