Latest Infrastructure News

Santana Minerals has lodged a comprehensive Fast-track Approvals application for its Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project in New Zealand, aiming for development consents by the end of the 2026 financial year. The project promises significant economic and employment benefits for the Central Otago region.

Pioneer Lithium has significantly expanded its land holdings at Idaho’s North Pine Project and completed its first field exploration program, setting the stage for critical minerals development in a strategic US district.

Bayan Mining and Minerals has refined its rare earth element targets at the Desert Star Projects in California through detailed geophysical surveys, setting the stage for imminent drilling. The company’s integrated approach highlights structural controls similar to the nearby Mountain Pass district, boosting confidence in the project’s potential.

Critical Resources Limited has strategically expanded its Mavis Lake Lithium Project in Ontario by staking an additional 80 km² of highly prospective land, increasing its footprint to over 400 km². This move strengthens its position in a key lithium and multi-commodity corridor ahead of anticipated market upswings.

Aquirian Limited has completed a strategic review of its Wubin Energetics Precinct and entered a framework agreement with Hongda Civil Blasting Group to establish a joint venture for an automated electronic detonator facility in Western Australia.

Jade Gas Holdings has appointed industry veteran Chris Newport as Managing Director to spearhead its transition from exploration to production in Mongolia’s coal bed methane sector. Newport’s extensive global experience is expected to accelerate the company’s commercialisation efforts ahead of first gas output.

Mandrake Resources has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent to supply lithium chloride to US refinery Stardust Power, marking a strategic step in the US push for domestic critical minerals.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a solid $6.9 billion statutory net profit for 2025, maintaining strong capital and credit quality while increasing dividends. The bank’s ongoing transformation and disciplined growth underpin its outlook amid evolving economic conditions.

Scorpion Minerals reports promising near-surface high-grade gold at its Pharos Project and announces a strategic partnership with Gylden Resources to leverage processing capabilities in Western Australia.

Avenira Limited reports significant progress at its Wonarah Phosphate Project, alongside key board and management changes, while maintaining a solid cash position at the end of Q3 2025.

Genmin Limited has made significant progress on its Baniaka iron ore project in Gabon, with PowerChina submitting competitive engineering and construction proposals and the company securing A$15 million in director-related loans during the quarter.

Metal Bank Limited is advancing its Western Australia gold strategy with significant resource development at Livingstone and a binding agreement to acquire Hastings Technology Metals’ WA gold assets, while also progressing critical minerals projects in Queensland and Saudi Arabia.