Latest Plant Construction News

Lindian Resources appoints Zekai Komur as Executive Director to spearhead delivery and expansion of its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, with Stage 1 fully funded and construction progressing ahead of schedule.

Alligator Energy has initiated drilling at its Samphire Uranium Project, marking a critical step toward establishing Australia’s next in-situ recovery uranium mine. The company aims to commence field recovery trial operations early next year following regulatory approvals and pilot plant construction.

Tesoro Gold’s updated Scoping Study for the El Zorro Gold Project in Chile highlights a technically straightforward open pit operation with strong economics, projecting 1.26 million ounces of gold production over 13.5 years.

Larvotto Resources has reported strong drilling results extending high-grade gold and antimony mineralisation at its Hillgrove project in NSW, confirming continuity at Eleanora and Golden Gate prospects and initiating new exploration at Metz and Freehold.

ALCORE, ABx Group’s subsidiary, has secured government approval for overseas R&D activities and is pursuing a $5 million grant to accelerate its clean fluorine chemical technology commercialisation.

Larvotto Resources reports robust diamond drilling results at its Hillgrove project, confirming thick, high-grade gold-antimony mineralisation at Eleanora and Golden Gate. Exploration now shifts to promising new targets at Metz and Freehold.

Lake Resources N.L. has updated its Kachi Phase One DFS Addendum, showcasing improved lithium brine grades, enhanced extraction technology, and stronger project economics, positioning the Kachi lithium project closer to development.

BCI Minerals has transitioned to full-scale operations at its Mardie Salt Project, marking a pivotal moment with strong construction progress, secured financing, and binding offtake agreements. The company remains on track for first salt shipment by late 2026.

Alkane Resources reported a robust FY2025 with a 87% jump in profit after tax to A$33 million, driven by higher gold production and prices. The company also completed a transformative merger with Mandalay Resources, creating a diversified gold and antimony producer.

Everest Metals Corporation reveals significant progress in its gold projects and leads the development of Australia’s first rubidium industry, positioning itself at the forefront of critical minerals innovation.

MC Mining has officially begun open pit mining at its flagship Makhado hard coking coal project in South Africa, advancing steadily towards full production by year-end 2025.

Iondrive Limited has won a $3.9 million government grant to advance its innovative urban mining technology, accelerating the construction of a pilot plant focused on critical minerals recovery from lithium-ion batteries.