Latest Infrastructure Upgrades News

Catalyst Metals reported stable gold production at Plutonic despite rising costs, unveiled a promising new ore source at Cinnamon, and expanded its landholdings significantly in the Bryah Basin.

St Barbara Limited has closed a A$389 million investment deal with Lingbao Gold Group, greenlighting a US$333 million expansion of the New Simberi Gold Project and securing key environmental approvals for its Nova Scotia operations.

Santana Minerals advanced its Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project in New Zealand with a confirmed consent decision date, major equipment agreements, and a substantial capital raise, setting the stage for development.

Vintage Energy has raised $1.35 million through its recent entitlement offer, issuing over 306 million new shares and attached options. The company is now inviting investors to participate in a shortfall offer as it pushes ahead with operational upgrades and drilling plans.

Canyon Resources has mobilised its surface miner at the Minim Martap Bauxite Project, with first production on track for Q2 2026 and full funding secured through a US$140 million credit facility and cash reserves. Leadership changes and logistics updates mark a pivotal quarter for the company.

BHP has reported robust copper and iron ore production for the nine months to March 2026, with key projects progressing and a leadership change set for July. Operational resilience and disciplined capital moves underpin its outlook.

Kaiser Reef reports promising drilling results and key infrastructure upgrades at its Maldon Gold Project, setting the stage for expanded exploration and production in Victoria’s historic gold district.

Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) has delivered strong diamond drilling results at its Blackjack Mine, Queensland, confirming and exceeding previous gold grades. Mining has resumed with ore processing underway, supported by new infrastructure and ongoing development.

Duratec's joint venture with Ertech has clinched a $281 million contract to upgrade submarine infrastructure at HMAS Stirling, marking a major step in Australia's AUKUS defence preparations.

Haranga Resources has almost finished a 3,270m underground diamond drilling program at its Lincoln Gold Project in California, uncovering visual evidence of gold mineralisation repeating at depth. Assay results and a maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate are expected soon, alongside new exploration targets.

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.

Sprintex Limited has secured an exclusive three-year distribution agreement with Kingsley Engineering to supply energy-efficient G-Series Jet Blowers in Bangladesh's wastewater treatment sector, backed by escalating purchase commitments.