Latest Infrastructure News

Austal Limited has finalized a Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement with the Commonwealth of Australia, positioning its subsidiary as the nation’s key Tier 2 naval shipbuilder. This long-term pact sets the stage for significant defence vessel construction in Western Australia.

West Coast Silver has identified a dozen near-mine high-priority silver targets at its Elizabeth Hill project in Western Australia, leveraging integrated geophysical, geochemical, and geological data. The company plans immediate follow-up exploration including drilling and trenching to test these promising zones.

Peel Mining Limited has updated its mineral resource estimates, highlighting a robust 22.9 million tonnes at 2.20% copper equivalent across its South Cobar Project. The company is advancing pre-feasibility studies and exploration drilling at key deposits, positioning itself as a significant player in the Cobar Basin copper hub.

Cobalt Blue Holdings reveals promising engineering upgrades and exploration success at its Halls Creek Project, targeting enhanced margins and extended mine life through silver recovery, cobalt credits, and new copper discoveries.

Element 25 Limited is advancing its Butcherbird Manganese Mine expansion in Western Australia alongside a new US-based refinery, backed by strong financing and partnerships with major automakers for EV battery-grade manganese supply.

Canyon Resources has drawn down US$26 million from its US$140 million credit facility to accelerate infrastructure and rolling stock procurement at its Minim Martap bauxite project, targeting production start in early 2026.

Siren Gold has appointed seasoned mining executive Zane Padman as CEO, signaling a strategic push to unlock the potential of its Sams Creek gold project. This leadership change aims to accelerate development amid strong market conditions for gold and antimony.

Activeport Group Ltd has announced a fully underwritten rights issue to raise up to $2.5 million, offering shareholders discounted shares and free options to accelerate growth initiatives.

InVert Graphite reports robust trench assay results from its Kumba deposit in Tanzania, revealing consistent high-grade graphite mineralisation over a 2km strike. The company is advancing drilling preparations amid a significant US move to impose anti-dumping duties on Chinese graphite imports.

Medallion Metals has executed a binding agreement to acquire the Forrestania Nickel Operation from IGO Limited, setting the stage for a low-capital pathway to gold and copper production at its Ravensthorpe project. The transaction targets completion and a final investment decision by late 2025.

NIMY Resources has reported exceptional high-grade gallium assay results from its Block 3 prospect within the Mons Project, positioning itself as a key player amid global supply constraints driven by China's export ban.

Solis Minerals has secured permits to begin a significant 5,000-metre diamond drilling campaign at its Ilo Este copper-gold project in Peru, aiming to unlock large-scale mineral resources. Drilling is set to start in August 2025, following progress at the nearby Chancho al Palo project.