Latest Plant Commissioning News

AIC Mines has successfully accessed the Jericho copper deposit underground, confirming key geological models and reducing technical risks. This milestone accelerates plans to expand copper production at the Eloise mine in Queensland.

MC Mining Limited reports strong progress on its Makhado steelmaking hard coking coal project with commissioning slated for March 2026, while Uitkomst Colliery struggles with declining production and rising costs.

Theta Gold Mines has reported significant progress in constructing its TGME Gold Project in South Africa, securing A$60.7 million in funding and maintaining a clear path to first gold production by late 2026.

Critica Limited has confirmed repeatable high-grade rare earth product quality at its Jupiter Project, delivering an 86% TREO concentrate and demonstrating gallium by-product potential. The company also secured an oversubscribed $8 million placement to fund pilot operations and a scoping study.

Peninsula Energy reports strong progress at its Lance Uranium Project in Wyoming, with key production milestones reached and the company on track to meet 2026 uranium output targets amid a buoyant market.

Iondrive Limited has marked a pivotal shift from development to commercialisation of its IONSolv™ technology, securing $4 million to target the US e-waste market and commissioning its pilot plant to refine critical minerals.

Lotus Resources reports steady progress at its Kayelekera uranium mine despite supply challenges, while its Letlhakane project shows promising metallurgical advances. The company targets full production and first shipments in the second quarter of 2026.

ABx Group Limited has reported significant progress across its rare earths, fluorine chemical, and bauxite mining projects, underpinned by a $6 million capital raise and promising metallurgical results.

IGO Limited reports a robust quarter with improved safety, higher spodumene production and prices at Greenbushes, successful commissioning of CGP3, and solid performance at Nova. Despite challenges at Kwinana refinery, the group’s underlying EBITDA and cash flow strengthened.

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.