Latest Plant Construction News

Minbos Resources has drawn down the first US$4.8 million from its US$16 million loan facility with South Africa’s IDC, marking a key step forward for the Cabinda Phosphate Fertilizer Plant. The company has initiated orders for critical equipment and completed Phase-1 construction, with Phase-2 contracts expected soon.

Northern Star Resources acknowledges activist investor Elliott's stake and proposals, confirms ongoing CEO recruitment, and highlights progress on key projects while rejecting a sale process.

Rox Resources has secured a fixed-cost EPC contract for its Youanmi processing plant while accelerating underground mining fronts and stockpile development, keeping first gold pour on track for mid-2027.

Monadelphous has landed a $380 million contract to build and install gas turbine units at CS Energy’s Brigalow Peaking Power Plant in Queensland, marking a significant step in the company’s energy infrastructure pipeline.

International Graphite has secured a building permit to start earthworks at its Collie Micronising Facility, unlocking further government funding and keeping the project on track for completion in mid-2027.

VRX Silica’s updated 2026 Bankable Feasibility Study for Arrowsmith North confirms robust economics with an ungeared NPV8 of A$179.2 million and binding offtake contracts securing nearly 1 million tonnes annually.

Brightstar Resources has given the green light to its Goldfields Project, commencing construction of a 1.5Mtpa processing plant at Laverton. First gold production is slated for June 2027, backed by full funding and regulatory approvals.

Brightstar Resources is poised to hit a major milestone with a Final Investment Decision expected in June 2026, paving the way for first gold production by mid-2027 at its Goldfields Project in Western Australia.

GR Engineering Services has been appointed preferred contractor for Ora Banda's $233 million Davyhurst Expansion Project, marking a major EPC win in WA's gold sector.

Dateline Resources has delivered a comprehensive Bankable Feasibility Study for its Colosseum Gold Project in California, outlining a technically straightforward restart with strong financial metrics and a 10.4-year mine life producing 573,000 ounces of gold.

Brightstar Resources has secured full funding for its Goldfields Project, targeting 75,000oz gold production annually from mid-2027, while advancing the Sandstone Project towards a potential Tier-1 development with production aimed for 2029.

ABx Group has made significant strides in its rare earths and clean fluorine chemical projects, receiving high-purity product validation and advancing pilot plant construction, while progressing bauxite mining approvals across multiple states.