Latest Infrastructure Development News

Astral Resources has reported strong drilling results across its Western Australian gold projects, progressing the Mandilla Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) and securing $1.76 million in a recent placement tranche. The company maintains a healthy cash position of $73 million as it targets first gold production in early 2028.

NEXTDC has boosted its pro forma contracted utilisation by 60% to 667MW, prompting a A$1.5 billion entitlement offer and an expanded capital plan to accelerate its Western Sydney data centre developments.

Vysarn Limited's joint venture with Kariyarra Aboriginal Corporation has been shortlisted by Water Corporation to submit a formal proposal for supplying bulk water to Port Hedland, progressing key regulatory approvals for the Kariyarra Water Scheme.

Pioneer Minerals has submitted a crucial Plan of Operations to the US Forest Service, paving the way for drilling at its Springfield Prospect in Idaho. The program targets tungsten, gold, and gallium mineralisation, marking a significant step toward project development.

Mindax Limited pushes forward its vision for a Mid-West iron ore processing hub with metallurgical testing and strategic investments, while managing a cash runway under one quarter and preparing further capital raises.

Red Sky Energy has locked in a binding agreement with Santos to drill the Willowie appraisal well in South Australia’s Innamincka Dome, aiming to build on recent production gains and accelerate cashflow.

Rimfire Pacific Mining has boosted its Murga Scandium Deposit resource by 300%, lifting the inferred mineral resource to 56.1 million tonnes at 138ppm scandium. The deposit’s low iron content hints at potential cost savings via atmospheric leaching, with follow-up drilling and metallurgical tests slated for mid-2026.

Macarthur Minerals Limited (ASX:MIO) has obtained Program of Work approval from the Western Australian Department of Mines, enabling bulk sampling and infrastructure development at its Lake Giles Iron Project. This milestone supports the company’s strategic progression toward potential production.

Tamboran Resources Corporation has initiated a significant equity raise totaling approximately US$198 million to fund expanded drilling and development activities in the Beetaloo Basin. The capital raise includes a registered underwritten public offering and a pro rata entitlement offer, representing a 25% increase in shares on issue.

Capricorn Metals delivered 30,358 ounces of gold in Q3 FY26 at the Karlawinda Gold Project, aligning with its mine plan and progressing the Karlawinda Expansion Project with peak construction activity.

Greenwing Resources has launched a Pre-Feasibility Study to refine its plan for restarting mining at Que River, Tasmania, while exploring a novel data infrastructure opportunity on site.

Native Mineral Resources (ASX: NMR) has updated its drilling results at the Podosky deposit in Queensland, confirming shallow, high-grade gold mineralisation that supports near-term open-pit mining plans. Mining activities are targeted to commence in April 2026.