Latest Industrial Development News

MC Mining reports strong safety performance and steady progress on its flagship Makhado coal project, while Uitkomst Colliery implements a turnaround plan amid production setbacks. Cash reserves have strengthened following significant share subscription payments.

Aurora Labs has advanced its micro gas turbine propulsion program with critical durability testing, a new Defence contract phase, and a strategic $5.5 million capital raise to scale manufacturing and commercialisation.

Jumbo Interactive has acquired Dream Giveaway, a leading US digital prize draw business, marking its strategic entry into the lucrative American B2C prize market. The A$55.4 million deal leverages Dream Giveaway’s established brand and loyal customer base to accelerate Jumbo’s international growth.

Black Rock Mining has secured A$14 million through a placement and oversubscribed share purchase plan to kickstart early construction at its Mahenge Graphite Project in Tanzania, backed by strong government and industry support.

Desane Group Holdings has refinanced its corporate debt from Commonwealth Bank to National Australia Bank, increasing funding capacity to $18.8 million and securing improved terms to support its upcoming Penrith industrial development.

Minbos Resources advances its Cabinda phosphate fertilizer project with key funding restructures, minority shareholder buyouts, and the start of early mining operations. Strategic partnerships and construction milestones position the company for growth despite funding delays.

Orion Minerals reported a net cash outflow of A$3.1 million for the September 2025 quarter but has secured an $8.6 million capital raise post-quarter to support ongoing project development and operations.

International Graphite Limited has taken significant steps toward establishing Australia’s first commercial graphite micronising plant with land acquisition and key development approvals in Collie, WA.

Nova Minerals has secured a critical land use permit for an antimony refinery at Port MacKenzie, Alaska, backed by a US$43.4 million award from the U.S. Department of War. The company aims to produce military-grade antimony by 2026/27, positioning itself as a pivotal domestic supplier in the U.S. critical minerals market.

Black Rock Mining has officially launched the Early Works phase at its Mahenge Graphite Project in Tanzania, marking a key milestone supported by strong partnerships and infrastructure plans.

Theta Gold Mines Limited has locked in a substantial A$51.4 million funding package combining debt and equity to advance construction of its TGME Gold Project in South Africa. This milestone funding sets the stage for the company’s next phase despite recent revisions to its production forecasts.

Theta Gold Mines Limited has released an optimised feasibility study for its TGME Gold Mine Project, revealing a substantial increase in project value with a 14.5-year life of mine and US$1.2 billion in free cash flow.