Latest Plant Construction News

Capricorn Metals delivered 30,437 ounces of gold in Q4 FY26 at Karlawinda, reaching the upper limit of its annual guidance, while pushing forward with key expansion projects and securing federal environmental approval for Mt Gibson.

Brightstar Resources is progressing construction at its Goldfields Project on time and budget, targeting first gold by June 2027 while securing gold price downside protection through put options.

Beetaloo Energy reports promising flow testing from Carpentaria-5H with sustained gas rates and low decline, while its Carpentaria Gas Plant construction remains on schedule for first gas sales in late 2026.

Theta Gold Mines has secured US$18.6 million via placement and options exercise, completing equity funding for its US$90 million bond and advancing the TGME Gold Mine towards first production in early 2027.

Renascor Resources has begun processing graphite through its hydrofluoric acid-free purification flowsheet at its Adelaide demonstration plant, marking a key milestone in its sustainable battery materials strategy.

Minbos Resources has secured a US$13.8 million Phase 2 construction contract with Grupo Arliz, marking a pivotal step toward completing its Cabinda Phosphate Fertilizer Plant in Angola. With key equipment already on site and funding in place, the project moves closer to operational readiness.

Lithium Universe (ASX: LU7) has completed the detailed process flow sheet for a novel hydrometallurgical technology licensed from the University of Edinburgh to extract gold and copper from electronic waste. The low-temperature, reagent-recycling method aims to disrupt traditional smelting with environmental and cost benefits.

GR Engineering Services has secured a $233 million EPC contract with Ora Banda Mining for a 3.0 Mtpa process plant at the Davyhurst Expansion Project, reinforcing its strong project pipeline into FY27 and FY28.

Minerals 260 has kicked off early construction at its 4.5Moz Bullabulling Gold Project, aiming for plant construction in early 2027 and first gold output by late 2028. Key initiatives include a $59.1 million village contract, water infrastructure development, and extensive grade control drilling.

MRG Metals has lodged a key Mining Right Conversion Application in South Africa for its Garies Rare Earth Project, setting the stage for scalable mining development supported by strong metallurgical results and a modular processing approach.

Pursuit Minerals has expanded its Rio Grande Sur Lithium Project in Argentina by acquiring exclusive rights over 1,362 hectares adjacent to its Mito tenement, increasing the project area to over 10,595 hectares and enhancing its lithium brine resource potential.

Beetaloo Energy has completed key civil works at its Carpentaria Pilot site and is progressing installation of the Carpentaria Gas Plant, with an extended production test set for mid-June. A significant seismic survey targeting over 20 TCF of resources in Western Beetaloo is scheduled to start later this month.