Latest Operational Readiness News

Minbos Resources has appointed a new CEO, secured key funding tranches, and progressed construction at its flagship Cabinda Phosphate Project, targeting plant inauguration by December 2026.

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.

Pepper Money is set to become the servicer for a massive A$36 billion loan portfolio from HSBC Australia following its acquisition by a Blackstone-controlled entity, aligning with Pepper Money's strategy to expand its capital-light servicing business.

Arafura Rare Earths has taken a decisive step forward on its Nolans Project, announcing a Final Investment Decision and securing over A$700 million in cash and term deposits as it prepares to start construction in September 2026.

Meteoric Resources has completed a Definitive Feasibility Study for its Caldeira Rare Earth Project in Brazil, revealing a large, high-grade ionic clay deposit with a 20-plus year mine life and strong financial metrics.

Great Divide Mining Ltd has marked a key milestone by starting gold production and dispatching concentrate shipments from its Challenger Gold Mine, while advancing exploration at Coonambula.

Brightstar Resources has greenlit full-scale construction of its Goldfields Project with all key approvals in place, targeting first gold in mid-2027 while boosting its Sandstone resource base to 2.9 million ounces.

The Calmer Co. has signed a binding heads of agreement with Kaiming Agro Processing to establish a long-term manufacturing partnership, leveraging advanced extraction technology in Fiji to scale its premium botanical ingredients business globally.

Perseus Mining reported a robust June quarter with 109,013 ounces of gold produced at an AISC of US$1,941/oz, record FY26 cashflows of US$769 million, and Nyanzaga Gold Project 67% complete on track for January 2027 production.

Astron Limited is progressing a $220 million senior debt facility for its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project, targeting a Final Investment Decision in Q3 2026. The company’s joint venture partner Energy Fuels Inc. is expanding its rare earth supply chain with a $1.9 billion acquisition, while a revised Phase 2 study boosts the project’s combined NPV to $2.3 billion.

Santana Minerals made significant strides in the June quarter at its Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project, progressing regulatory approvals, expanding mineralisation, and securing robust funding to underpin development plans.

Cavalier Resources has lifted the net present value of its Crawford Gold Project by 50%, securing a $23 million financing package and advancing pre-production activities as it moves closer to development.