Latest Plant Commissioning News

Manuka Resources has drawn down a US$26 million tranche of a US$30 million debt facility, exited care and maintenance at Wonawinta, and signed a major mining contract as it targets production restart in late Q2 2026.

Clean TeQ Water boosted its cash position and operational momentum in Q3 FY26, winning a A$10.4 million DESALX execution contract at Nyrstar Belgium, completing a uranium plant at Heathgate Resources, and advancing lithium and phosphate projects internationally.

Brightstar Resources (ASX:BTR) has fully funded its Goldfields Project development with a $193 million equity raise and a US$120 million senior secured bond, targeting 75,000oz gold production from mid-2027 while progressing Sandstone towards a Final Investment Decision.

Elevate Uranium Ltd pushes back its U-pgradeTM pilot plant results to August 2026 amid operational tweaks, while reporting a doubled resource grade at Marenica and a 76.2 Mlb uranium resource at Koppies.

Forrestania Resources has reported a series of high-grade gold intercepts from drilling at British Hill, Mt Palmer, and Johnson Range projects in Western Australia, underscoring its methodical exploration approach and potential resource growth.

Alligator Energy has moved into uranium extraction at its Samphire project, reporting initial Field Recovery Trial results that meet or exceed expectations and launching a Bankable Feasibility Study to underpin development.

Hastings Technology Metals is on track to commission its Kabin Buri Hydromet Plant in Thailand by June 2026, aiming for first production of premium Mixed Rare Earth Chloride flakes by Q4. The plant promises near-term revenue streams and leverages lower operating costs in Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor.

DGL Group reported a 5.8% revenue decline to $225.2 million in H1 FY26, weighed down by audit qualifications, ERP rollout delays, and one-off impairments. Despite these headwinds, the company cut net debt by $16.4 million and advanced strategic site consolidations and new facility investments.

Forrestania Resources has started transporting ore from its British Hill gold deposit to the Lake Johnston processing facility, moving closer to production as plant refurbishment advances. The company is also partnering with local authorities to upgrade regional infrastructure.

Hastings Technology Metals has secured a critical supply of African monazite concentrate to fuel its newly acquired hydromet plant in Thailand, aiming to start production by Q4 2026. This move positions Hastings closer to generating operational cash flow while expanding rare earths supply capacity.

Andromeda Metals faces uncertainty in securing cornerstone funding for its Great White Project due to Middle East geopolitical tensions, while pushing forward with its High Purity Alumina pilot plant commissioning.

Latrobe Magnesium Limited has successfully produced around 20 tonnes of high-grade Magnesium Oxide from its Hazelwood North Demonstration Plant, paving the way for magnesium metal production later this year.