Latest Metals Production News

Felix Gold has started open-cut extraction of high-grade antimony ore in Alaska and incorporated a US refining platform, moving closer to establishing a domestic ore-to-metal supply chain targeting operation by end 2027.

Manuka Resources has accelerated its transition to production at the Wonawinta Processing Plant, boosting its silver ore reserve by 28% and gearing up for gold and silver output starting mid-August 2026.

Latrobe Magnesium (ASX: LMG) is set for leadership change with Robert Stein stepping in as CEO from October 2026, while Peter Mizera takes charge of the Construction Committee, underpinning the company’s push towards magnesium metal production.

Aurelia Metals (ASX: AMI) exceeded its FY26 gold production guidance, delivering 50.4koz of gold and reporting its highest quarterly operating cash flow since 2018. The company also secured a new $150 million financing facility, bolstering liquidity as it advances key growth projects.

Latrobe Magnesium has secured a binding $16 million funding deal with Long State Investment to complete commissioning and expand its Demonstration Plant, marking a crucial step towards commercial magnesium metal production.

Larvotto Resources rejects Austral Resources' non-binding bid for Hammer Metals, underscoring its binding scheme and operational strengths including imminent production at Hillgrove.

Larvotto Resources has pushed back against Austral Resources’ non-binding indicative offer for Hammer Metals, underscoring the superior certainty and benefits of its binding scheme to acquire Hammer.

Fortuna Metals has produced a premium-grade rutile concentrate exceeding 96% TiO2 from its Mkanda project in Malawi, marking a significant step toward establishing itself as a global supplier of titanium and graphite.

Latrobe Magnesium has reached a third of construction completion at its Phase 1B Demonstration Plant, maintaining strong safety standards and progressing key installation milestones. The company targets first magnesium metal output in the second half of 2026, aligning with prior guidance.

Daly Resources has debuted on the ASX after a $12 million IPO, positioning itself to explore fluorite, copper, and zinc in the Northern Territory, led by the Huckitta project.

Lithium Universe (ASX: LU7) has completed the detailed process flow sheet for a novel hydrometallurgical technology licensed from the University of Edinburgh to extract gold and copper from electronic waste. The low-temperature, reagent-recycling method aims to disrupt traditional smelting with environmental and cost benefits.

Felix Gold has created Frontier Antimony Refinery Corp., a US-focused refining platform with secured access to military-grade antimony ore from its Treasure Creek Project in Alaska, aiming to address critical supply gaps.