Latest Plant Commissioning News

Mt Malcolm Mines NL has taken a major step forward with the acquisition of a 500,000 tonnes per annum gold processing plant and an oversubscribed $3.05 million capital raise, while drilling at Picnic South confirms consistent near-surface gold mineralisation.

Meteoric Resources has cleared a major regulatory hurdle with the approval of its Preliminary Environmental License for the Caldeira Rare Earths Project, enabling the company to progress towards construction and first production targeted for 2028. The company also commissioned its pilot plant, producing its first batches of rare earth carbonate.

Peninsula Energy reports strong progress in ramping up uranium production at its Lance Project in Wyoming, with acidification exceeding expectations and key infrastructure developments on track. Supportive US government policies further enhance the company’s strategic outlook.

Elevate Uranium Ltd has completed a $25 million capital raising and is nearing steady state operations of its U-pgrade pilot plant in Namibia, while expanding its uranium resource portfolio through extensive drilling and a strategic acquisition from Core Lithium Ltd.

Iondrive Limited appoints Lewis Utting as CEO to spearhead the transition from technology development to commercial execution of its IONSolv™ platform, while refreshing its board with new expertise.

Manuka Resources is gearing up to recommence gold and silver production in the Cobar Basin by mid-2026 while awaiting a pivotal regulatory decision on its large-scale iron sands project in New Zealand.

Lotus Resources has achieved a key milestone at its Kayelekera Uranium Mine with the first high-grade ore delivered to the ROM pad, setting the stage for steady-state production targeted in early 2026. The company has also secured multiple sulphuric acid suppliers and is on track to commission its acid plant to ease supply constraints and reduce costs.

Meteoric Resources has successfully produced its inaugural batch of Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate at its Caldeira Pilot Plant in Brazil, marking a significant milestone in its rare earths project development.

Orezone Gold Corporation reports strong confirmatory drilling results from the P17 Zone at Bomboré, underpinning resource models ahead of the stage 1 hard rock plant commissioning. The new plant is set to boost 2026 gold production by 45%.

Pantoro Gold reports exceptional high-grade underground drilling results at its Norseman Gold Project, advancing plans to commence mining within the next year.

Challenger Gold Limited advances its Hualilan Gold Project with commissioning of the Casposo Toll Milling plant and key operational contracts, while Ecuador projects gain value following Lumina Gold’s takeover. A $30 million placement strengthens funding for upcoming milestones.

State Gas Limited is on the cusp of securing its first 2P Reserve certification for the Rolleston West Project, while progressing its innovative High Density Natural Gas technology despite financial and operational hurdles.