Latest Plant Commissioning News

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.

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.