Latest Operational Capacity News

Syrah Resources has closed its retail entitlement offer, securing A$61 million and pushing total equity raised to A$104 million. AustralianSuper’s stake will approach half the company as Syrah prepares to fund key projects and advance strategic funding talks.

Paladin Energy has lifted its uranium production guidance for FY2026 at the Langer Heinrich Mine, citing strong ramp-up progress and improved processing metrics. The company also trimmed capital expenditure forecasts while maintaining sales and cost outlooks amid geopolitical uncertainties.

Aquirian’s Drillforce subsidiary has secured a $48 million, three-year drilling and blasting contract at Brightstar’s Lord Byron mine, marking a significant expansion of their strategic partnership in Western Australia’s Goldfields region.

Truscott Mining’s maiden 2026 drilling at Westminster confirms shear-hosted gold mineralisation and sets the stage for diamond drilling and resource upgrades. Management changes and mining lease applications signal a push towards production.

Alfabs Australia Limited has consolidated its Mining Division workshops into its Kurri Kurri facility, closing the Wollongong site and initiating redundancies, while refinancing its Malabar Loan to improve cash flow and operational efficiency.

Key Petroleum Ltd (ASX:KEY) has completed a placement of over 3 million shares, raising approximately AUD 176,660 before costs to fund asset acquisitions, development, and working capital.

Robex Resources Inc. has released its Q1 2026 production update, with Kiniero Gold Mine in Guinea producing 39,367 ounces of gold following commercial production commencement in February. The company’s cash and bullion holdings rose to US$255 million.

Electro Optic Systems secures two significant US contracts worth US$12 million for advanced Remote Weapon Systems, while progressing a conditional US$80 million Korean High Energy Laser contract with potential manufacturing shifts.

Infratil has upgraded its FY27 EBITDAF guidance for CDC Data Centres to A$680-720 million, citing accelerating construction and strong demand driven by AI and hyperscale cloud growth. The company also secured A$500 million equity funding and plans a bank debt upsizing to support expansion.

Sheffield Resources has withdrawn its March quarter production and shipment guidance for the Thunderbird Mineral Sands Mine due to ongoing operational challenges, including equipment failures and weather impacts. The company has initiated management changes and plans to commence shipments of a new HiTi concentrate product this month.

Power Minerals Limited has voluntarily suspended its ASX securities as it finalises a significant capital raising, with details expected by 5 March 2026.

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals reports a sharp rise in half-year losses as it intensifies investment in its pivotal Phase 3 trial for knee osteoarthritis, setting sights on a critical interim analysis in mid-2026. The company also expands its osteoarthritis pipeline and maintains strong funding amid a strengthening biotech sector.