Latest Operational Readiness News

Caravel Minerals has extended its Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) deadline by three months to September 2026 to refine critical water and environmental assessments, while maintaining its regulatory approval target for the end of 2027.

Lindian Resources has raised A$100 million through an institutional placement, fully funding its Kangankunde Stage 1 project and accelerating Stage 2 expansion alongside downstream processing integration.

Galan Lithium has finished Phase 1 construction at its Hombre Muerto West project in Argentina and is set to begin lithium production in the first half of 2026, marking a key milestone toward becoming an ASX-listed producer.

Tyro Payments welcomes the Reserve Bank of Australia's reforms to merchant card payment costs, highlighting opportunities from increased transparency and competition. The changes, effective from October 2026, align with Tyro’s transparent pricing model and do not affect its near-term guidance.

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.

Boab Metals has received the crucial regulatory green light for its Sorby Hills project, clearing the way for full-scale mining operations and first concentrate production targeted in late 2027.

Minerals 260 Limited has reported strong drilling results from its Bullabulling Gold Project in Western Australia, confirming high-grade gold mineralisation and supporting a maiden reserve and resource update due mid-2026.

Orbital UAV has secured a pivotal engine order for heavy-lift drones, expanded its diagnostic support with Textron Systems, and entered a strategic MoU to participate in a NATO-aligned UAV program.

Yandal Resources has launched a major 2026 exploration program across its Ironstone Well-Barwidgee Gold Project, aiming to expand recent discoveries and unlock new gold deposits in Western Australia’s prolific Yandal Greenstone Belt.

Felix Gold has secured a bulk sampling permit to extract 1,600 tons of high-grade antimony ore from its Treasure Creek project in Alaska, marking a pivotal step towards near-term production. The permit supports multiple production pathways, including toll treatment in 2026 and a dedicated smelter by 2027.

Bass Oil has received regulatory approval to award the drilling contract for its Bunian 6 well in Indonesia, aiming to add 500 barrels of oil per day to current production by mid-year.

Core Lithium has successfully raised A$120 million through a two-tranche institutional placement, securing full funding to restart its Finniss Lithium Operation and target production by Q3 2026.