Latest Plant Commissioning News

Brazilian Rare Earths has commissioned its Stage I beneficiation pilot plant in Bahia and produced its first rare earth mineral concentrate. Partners will contribute R$6.4 million, or about A$1.7 million, towards the next hydrometallurgical stage planned for commissioning in Q2 2027.

Core Lithium has produced its first spodumene concentrate from the recommissioned Finniss processing plant, reaching its September-quarter target within six months of the restart decision. The plant is not yet at steady-state production, with optimisation continuing ahead of a targeted first shipment in the December quarter.

Andromeda Metals has secured $3.04 million through a Share Purchase Plan and placement, aiming to advance its High Purity Alumina project and complete a Pre-feasibility study.

Brightstar Resources has secured over A$380 million in funding to fully finance its Goldfields Project, commencing construction of a 1.5Mtpa Laverton processing plant with first gold targeted mid-2027, while expanding its Sandstone resource base to 2.9Moz.

American Tungsten & Antimony has commissioned Metso Finland to conduct a concept-level study for expanding ammonium paratungstate production at its Nevada Del Sol Refinery, aiming to bolster US domestic tungsten supply amid national security concerns.

Ridley Corporation’s FY26 results reveal a dramatic revenue surge fueled by its Incitec Pivot Fertilisers acquisition, alongside a significant profit drop due to a $31.8 million impairment on NovaqPro® and acquisition costs. The company declares a higher fully franked dividend, signaling confidence despite challenges.

KGL Resources has completed a A$300 million equity raise, fully funding the Jervois Copper Project through construction and into production, with key contracts signed and development activities underway.

Avenira Ltd (ASX:AEV) is raising nearly $49 million through a heavily discounted three-for-two renounceable rights issue to finance the transition of its Wonarah Phosphate Project from development to production.

Andromeda Metals is targeting $3 million through a Share Purchase Plan to fund the next phase of its High Purity Alumina project, including pilot plant optimisation and a Pre-feasibility Study.

EAU Lithium, a subsidiary of Cosmos Exploration, has signed a strategic Master Services Agreement with VULTEC, the German technology arm of Vulcan Energy Resources, to advance lithium extraction projects in Bolivia using cutting-edge direct lithium extraction technology.

Andromeda Metals launches a $3 million Share Purchase Plan to fund the next phase of its High Purity Alumina project, aiming to complete a Pre-Feasibility Study and advance commercialisation.

EV Resources has locked in 200 tonnes of premium antimony ore near its Tecomatlán plant, setting the stage for its first commercial processing campaign under a five-year supply deal.