Latest Plant Commissioning News

BCI Minerals has reached 85% construction completion at its Mardie Salt Operation and Potash Project, with salt crystallisation commenced and 49,000 tonnes produced. The project remains fully funded and on budget, progressing towards first salt shipment in early 2027, weather permitting.

Within six weeks of commissioning, Aguia Resources has secured over A$2.3 million in sales of its Pampafos organic phosphate fertiliser, marking a key transition to revenue-generating operations with deliveries scheduled through year-end.

Beetaloo Energy's Carpentaria-5H shale gas well delivered a steady 6.9 TJ/day average over a 30-day flow test, reinforcing the quality of the Velkerri Shale reservoir and supporting recoverable gas estimates ahead of the Carpentaria Gas Plant commissioning.

Rox Resources has received the last major environmental approval for its Youanmi Gold Mine, enabling full-scale construction of the processing plant and advancing underground mining ahead of schedule.

Renascor Resources' cost study estimates its hydrofluoric acid-free purification method can produce battery-grade graphite at about US$459 per tonne, positioning it as a competitive ex-China alternative to conventional HF-based processes.

OzAurum Resources reports strong metallurgical results from heap leach column tests at Mulgabbie North, confirming a low-cost production route with high gold recoveries and advancing plant commissioning despite minor delays.

New Talisman Gold Mines commissioned its processing plant and secured commercial offtakes while reporting a $2.26 million net loss in FY26. The company is refocusing on geological modelling and targeted drilling to boost resource confidence and production.

Theta Gold Mines has secured US$18.6 million via placement and options exercise, completing equity funding for its US$90 million bond and advancing the TGME Gold Mine towards first production in early 2027.

Forrestania Resources is set to acquire Ramelius Resources’ Edna May Gold Hub for A$300 million, aiming to restart the 2.9Mtpa Edna May mill by mid-2027 and expand its processing capacity.

Lotus Resources has halted production at its Kayelekera uranium mine due to acid supply interruptions linked to Middle East geopolitics and acid plant issues, while advancing export permits and pursuing new funding arrangements.

Andromeda Metals has started commissioning its High Purity Alumina pilot plant, aiming to produce commercial-grade 4N HPA samples in the second half of 2026 for customer qualification. The pilot plant will also explore value from by-products like amorphous silica and gallium, adding potential upside to the project.

Aguia Resources has successfully commissioned its Caçapava do Sul plant, raising Pampafós phosphate fertilizer capacity to over 200,000 tonnes per annum and launching commercial sales in Southern Brazil.