Latest Operational Capacity News

Lynas Rare Earths has deepened its footprint in Southeast Asia with a strategic A$50 million investment in JS Link’s new magnet factory in Malaysia, aiming to capture growth in automotive and renewable sectors.

CDC’s independent valuation jumped 23.6% to a mid-point of A$18.5 billion, propelled by contracted capacity exceeding 1GW and a major pipeline expansion to 3.9GW. Infratil’s nearly 50% stake now values at over A$9.2 billion.

Alma Metals has acquired a fully equipped 16-person exploration camp at its Briggs Copper Project, enabling a second drill rig deployment and accelerating resource growth and pre-feasibility studies.

Broken Hill Mines has restarted open pit mining at its Pinnacles Mine, delivering the first silver-lead-zinc ore to its Rasp Processing Plant and adding a third high-grade feed source to improve plant utilisation.

Turners Automotive Group posted a record $63.2 million normalised NPBT for FY26, beating guidance and declaring a 14% higher dividend as it accelerates branch expansion and ecosystem integration.

ReNerve has appointed J4 Biologics as a second manufacturer for its Empliq range to meet growing hospital approvals and market demand, strengthening its supply chain and scaling production capacity.

Minbos Resources has drawn down the first US$4.8 million from its US$16 million loan facility with South Africa’s IDC, marking a key step forward for the Cabinda Phosphate Fertilizer Plant. The company has initiated orders for critical equipment and completed Phase-1 construction, with Phase-2 contracts expected soon.

Northern Star Resources acknowledges Elliott Investment Management's views and reiterates its focus on leadership succession, project milestones, and strategic corporate reviews.

EV Resources has locked in agreements covering more than 50% of its Tecomatlán Processing Plant's feedstock capacity through four non-binding MOUs, advancing its path to near-term antimony production amid global supply tightness.

GR Engineering Services has locked in a $110 million EPC contract with Brightstar Resources for the Laverton Processing Plant, reinforcing its leadership in Australian minerals processing projects.

Infratil posted an 11% rise in operational EBITDAF to NZ$989 million in FY26, fuelled by a record 555MW CDC data centre contract and a 170% EBITDAF jump at Longroad Energy. The company refined its portfolio with over NZ$600 million in divestments and secured a BBB+ credit rating, underpinning a strong FY27 outlook.

Hydrix Limited has launched the retail phase of its accelerated entitlement offer aiming to raise up to $8.18 million by issuing six new shares per existing share at $0.005 each, plus free options. The institutional component has closed, and retail shareholders have until 5 June to participate.