Latest It Infrastructure News

Hastings Technology Metals has acquired a 49% stake in a fully permitted rare earth processing plant in Thailand, aiming to commence production by late 2026. This strategic move offers a lower-cost, near-term production hub with potential to process feedstock from its Yangibana project.

Tamboran Resources has agreed to farm down a significant portion of its Beetaloo Basin acreage to Daly Waters Energy, unlocking a $28.5 million staged earn-in and aligning with a strategic joint venture involving Japan’s INPEX Corporation.

Tesoro Gold reports strong assay results from its ongoing infill drilling at the Ternera Gold Deposit in Chile, reinforcing the deposit’s continuity ahead of a mid-year resource update. The company is also preparing to shift focus to a new discovery drilling campaign across the district.

AIC Mines reports significant growth in Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves at its Eloise Copper Mine and Jericho Copper Project, underpinning potential mine-life extensions and production growth.

Nexsen Limited's subsidiary has won a HK$6 million grant to accelerate clinical validation and manufacturing of its rapid Group B Streptococcus diagnostic in Hong Kong, positioning the city as a key Asia-Pacific hub.

Astron Limited has completed a Bankable Feasibility Study for Phase 1 of its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project, confirming robust economics and advanced financing talks ahead of a targeted Q2 2026 Final Investment Decision.

Bayan Mining and Minerals has secured membership in the U.S. Defense Industrial Base Consortium, opening doors to strategic partnerships and funding for its rare earth technologies, including a patented yttrium upgrade process. This move positions Bayan at the forefront of efforts to secure critical mineral supply chains vital to U.S. national security.

Andean Silver Limited has reported exceptional drilling results at its Cerro Bayo Silver-Gold Project in Chile, with assays revealing grades up to 1,523g/t silver equivalent. These findings support a resource upgrade and underpin ongoing restart studies.

Pivotal Metals has launched Phase 2 metallurgical testwork at its Horden Lake project in Quebec, aiming to enhance metal recoveries and project economics while drilling progresses at its Belleterre exploration sites.

West African Resources forecasts a record 430,000 to 490,000 ounces of gold production in 2026, driven by full-year output from Kiaka and sustained performance at Sanbrado. The company plans significant drilling and capital investment to extend mine life and enhance growth.

Miramar Resources has revealed significant shallow gold mineralisation extending over 600 metres at its Highway Prospect within the Gidji JV Project near Kalgoorlie, including high-grade intercepts up to 9.45g/t Au. The company is advancing plans for resource evaluation and further drilling to capitalise on these promising results.

Papua New Guinea’s Conservation and Environment Protection Authority has approved an updated Environment Permit for Geopacific Resources’ Woodlark Gold Project, enabling increased throughput and signalling strong government backing ahead of a key feasibility study.