Latest Infrastructure Development News

Nova Minerals has secured a significant US$43.4 million funding award from the U.S. Department of War to accelerate its Estelle Project in Alaska, advancing both gold and antimony development with strong government backing and infrastructure progress.

Blue Energy has successfully raised $5.8 million through an oversubscribed Share Purchase Plan and placement, positioning itself to accelerate gas appraisal and infrastructure projects in Queensland’s North Bowen Basin.

LGI Limited has successfully raised $51.2 million through a placement and launched a $5 million Share Purchase Plan to fund key renewable energy projects and strengthen its balance sheet.

Freehill Mining Limited is expanding its aggregates product range and upgrading its processing capabilities at the Islon site to meet rising demand from the local cement industry in Chile.

Rox Resources has secured final underground mining permits for its Youanmi Gold Project, setting the stage for immediate mining activities with Byrnecut Australia mobilising this month. Processing plant approvals and infrastructure developments are progressing, aiming for production in early 2026.

Arrow Minerals Limited has suspended all field activities in Guinea due to unresolved questions over exploration permit renewals, maintaining a cautious financial stance while awaiting government clarity.

Beetaloo Energy Australia Limited reported a robust cash position and secured new financing facilities to support ongoing development at its Carpentaria project. Despite significant exploration outflows, the company maintains sufficient liquidity to advance operations.

Solis Minerals has entered a binding agreement to acquire up to 75% of the Cucho Copper Project in Peru, a large-scale porphyry system with promising historical drilling results and significant untested exploration targets. The company plans a 5,000-metre drilling program in 2026 aiming for a maiden resource estimate and economic assessment.

Aurelia Metals reports a robust September 2025 quarter, with production and costs aligning to plan and key projects advancing ahead of schedule. Significant growth in copper resources and reserves underpins a confident outlook for FY26 and beyond.

BHP kicked off FY26 with solid operational results, including a 4% rise in copper output and progress on major projects like Jansen potash. The miner maintains full-year guidance, supported by a constructive commodity market.

South32 reported a robust September quarter with a 12% rise in copper equivalent production and a 33% surge in manganese volumes, while advancing key projects and maintaining full-year guidance.

Veris Limited has acquired Melbourne-based Mesh Livable Communities and a 50% stake in the Parsel digital platform, boosting its urban planning and digital consulting capabilities. The deal, valued at up to AUD 3.18 million plus AUD 0.5 million for equity, is expected to be earnings accretive and strengthen Veris’ presence across Australia’s property and planning sectors.