Latest Infrastructure News

Canterbury Resources and Alma Metals have completed a positive Scoping Study for the Briggs Copper Project, confirming a 2Mt copper resource and strong metallurgy. Prefeasibility studies are now underway to refine resource confidence and project economics.

Rox Resources confirms the technical and economic viability of its Youanmi Gold Project, targeting 117,000 ounces of gold annually over seven years at a low cost. The Definitive Feasibility Study outlines robust financial returns and a clear path to production by mid-2027.

Sandfire Resources and Havilah Resources have sealed a binding agreement that could transform the Kalkaroo Copper-Gold Project into one of Australia’s next major copper provinces through a substantial earn-in deal and strategic exploration alliance.

Kingston Resources has announced a substantial 29% increase in its Mineral Hill Project resources, including a maiden resource for the high-grade Red Terror deposit, enhancing confidence in future mine planning and production.

Activeport Group has landed a major contract to provide orchestration software for a GPU platform in Thailand, marking a significant step into the country’s expanding $10 billion telecommunications market.

Lodestar Minerals has reported exceptional high-grade gold assay results from its Ned’s Creek project in Western Australia, including a standout 1m intercept grading 49.6 grams per tonne. These findings upgrade previous data and set the stage for targeted drilling in early 2026.

West Coast Silver has launched a 2,500m aircore drilling campaign at its Elizabeth Hill Silver Project, aiming to expand high-grade silver zones near the historic mine and along the Munni Munni fault. This follows a recent diamond drilling phase that intersected visible native silver, with assay results pending.

Elixir Energy advances its dominant position in Queensland’s Taroom Trough with a major drilling campaign set for early 2026, aiming to address looming East Coast gas shortages. The company’s extensive acreage and certified resources position it as a key player in Australia’s energy future.

New Frontier Minerals has lodged a mining lease application for the Big One Copper Deposit in Queensland’s Mt Isa belt, aiming for first production in early 2027. The move solidifies tenure over a key copper asset and advances plans for open-cut mining with processing through Austral Resources’ Mt Kelly facility.

Regis Resources has significantly increased Ore Reserves at its Buckingham-Wellington pits, extending Duketon North’s mine life and boosting production prospects with minimal new capital investment.

Orica Limited reported a 6% increase in revenue to AUD 8.14 billion and a 23% rise in EBIT to AUD 992.2 million for FY2025, alongside record safety performance and significant strides in decarbonisation.

Infratil Limited reported a 7% rise in operational EBITDAF to NZ$514 million for the first half of FY26, driven by strong performances from Longroad Energy and CDC Data Centres. The company also announced significant divestments, including its 20% stake in Fortysouth and a legacy property asset, while maintaining its interim dividend.