Latest Plant Commissioning News

Pantoro Gold’s latest underground drilling at the Norseman Gold Project reveals multiple high-grade gold intersections, confirming significant near-term mining potential.

Critica Limited reports strong preliminary beneficiation results from its Jupiter rare earths project, achieving consistent ~95% mass rejection and a 6–10x uplift in rare earth grades. A closed-circuit pilot plant is now under construction to optimise recovery and advance product development.

Renergen Limited forecasts a significant increase in its loss per share for the six months ending August 2025, driven by one-off transaction expenses and full commissioning costs of its Phase 1 plant.

ChemX Materials Limited has entered voluntary administration following a turbulent quarter marked by convertible note amendments, a trading suspension, and ongoing funding challenges.

Iondrive Limited has inked a binding Term Sheet with Livium Limited to commercialise its innovative Deep Eutectic Solvent (DES) technology for recycling critical materials from batteries, solar panels, and e-waste in Australia, with a pilot plant set to begin commissioning by the end of 2025.

Alligator Energy has initiated drilling at its Samphire Uranium Project, marking a critical step toward establishing Australia’s next in-situ recovery uranium mine. The company aims to commence field recovery trial operations early next year following regulatory approvals and pilot plant construction.

Latrobe Magnesium has commenced start-up operations at its Hazelwood North Demonstration Plant following EPA licence renewal, overcoming recent weather-related supply setbacks. The company aims to begin magnesium oxide production within the week as it advances toward full commissioning.

Austral Gold has obtained a $1 million short-term loan to support working capital as its Casposo processing plant nears commissioning after major refurbishments.

New Murchison Gold Limited reveals significant high-grade gold intersections well below the current open pit at its Crown Prince Gold Mine, signaling promising underground mining potential and an extended mine life.

Sandfire Resources reports a consolidated update on its Motheo copper-silver asset in Botswana, revealing declines in mineral resources and ore reserves due to mining depletion and remodelling. The company plans to declare a maiden ore reserve for the A1 deposit by mid-2026, aiming to extend mine life.

Peninsula Energy has raised nearly A$70 million through a fully underwritten equity raise to fund a strategic reset and ramp-up of its Lance uranium project in Wyoming, accompanied by a significant revision to production guidance.

Impact Minerals’ 50%-owned Alluminous Pty Ltd advances its proprietary HiPurA® High Purity Alumina technology with new leadership and pilot plant commissioning, attracting strong customer interest.