Latest Plant Commissioning News

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.

Australian Rare Earths (ASX: AR3) has successfully commissioned and begun pilot-scale processing of 30 tonnes of ore at ANSTO’s Sydney facility, producing high-purity rare earth oxide samples to support commercialisation and a bankable feasibility study.

Brightstar Resources is on track to deliver 75,000 ounces per annum from its Goldfields hub by mid-2027, backed by a new processing plant and strong project economics, while progressing its Sandstone project toward a Tier-1 development with a 2.9 million ounce resource.

Larvotto Resources has kicked off processing at Hillgrove's Metz mine while securing the Blockade Copper Mine and moving to acquire Hammer Metals, broadening its critical minerals portfolio.

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.

Beetaloo Energy has pushed construction of its Carpentaria Gas Plant forward, maintaining schedule and budget for Q4 2026 commissioning, while its Carpentaria-5H well delivers steady gas flow with low decline rates.

Auric Mining's integrated Scoping Study outlines a $138 million capital plan to restart mining at Munda and upgrade Burbanks processing plant, targeting first gold in early 2028 with robust economics and scalable infrastructure.

Victory Metals has delivered a major processing breakthrough with a 59-fold upgrade to a 7.1% Total Rare Earth Oxide concentrate from its North Stanmore project, backed by strategic partnerships and government funding.

Latrobe Magnesium (ASX: LMG) is set for leadership change with Robert Stein stepping in as CEO from October 2026, while Peter Mizera takes charge of the Construction Committee, underpinning the company’s push towards magnesium metal production.

Lotus Resources confirms material operational setbacks at Kayelekera uranium project, including acid plant damage and production delays impacting offtake commitments. The company remains suspended pending critical funding arrangements.

Larvotto Resources has kicked off staged commissioning at its Hillgrove Mine processing plant, marking a pivotal step toward becoming Australia’s top antimony producer with promising gold and tungsten prospects.

Minbos Resources has secured A$4 million in a discounted placement to fund key milestones at its Cabinda Phosphate Project, including mining commencement and plant construction progress.