Latest Plant Construction News

South32 has exceeded its FY25 production targets, driven by a 20% increase in copper output and significant progress at its Hermosa project, while streamlining its portfolio through key divestments.

Great Divide Mining has poured its first gold at the Challenger Gold Mine, triggering a key ownership milestone and setting the stage for commercial production in the near term.

Patagonia Lithium has announced a 319% increase in its Formentera Lithium Brine Project resource to 551,400 tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent, underpinned by high porosity and lithium grades. The company plans a 1,000 tonnes per annum demonstration plant in 2025/26, leveraging proven Ekosolve extraction technology.

Almonty Industries has released an updated JORC technical report for its Sangdong Tungsten Mine, affirming Phase I production commencement in late 2025 and outlining plans for a fully permitted Phase II expansion to double throughput.

Victory Metals has significantly enhanced its North Stanmore resource with Gallium inclusion and secured major financing commitments exceeding US$200 million, positioning itself as a strategic supplier amid global rare earths tensions.

BMG Resources has signed a key Memorandum of Understanding to process ore from its Abercromby Gold Project at the nearby Matilda Processing Plant, marking a pivotal step toward production. This agreement supports BMG’s transition from developer to gold producer amid a strong gold price environment.

ABx Group’s ALCORE subsidiary updates on the status of its $7.58 million Federal Government grant, revealing repayment negotiations while advancing its innovative pilot plant in Tasmania.

Sparc Technologies has unveiled its first-of-its-kind photocatalytic water splitting pilot plant at the University of Adelaide, marking a key milestone in green hydrogen innovation. Commissioning is set to begin in July 2025, aiming to demonstrate a low-cost, modular alternative to traditional electrolysis.

Impact Minerals Limited has released a robust Preliminary Feasibility Study for its Lake Hope High Purity Alumina project, revealing strong economics and a maiden Ore Reserve. The company is advancing towards a Definitive Feasibility Study and pilot plant construction, positioning itself for low-cost, low-carbon HPA production.

Peninsula Energy reports progress on its Lance Project’s Central Processing Plant and announces the termination of three sales contracts as part of a strategic reset plan, while engaging in funding discussions to support completion.

Empire Energy Group has successfully closed and upsized its Share Purchase Plan to $7 million, raising crucial funds to advance its Beetaloo Basin projects. The capital raise strengthens the company’s cash position ahead of key operational milestones.

Lindian Resources reports significant construction progress at its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi, alongside strategic site leadership appointments as it gears up for plant construction later this year.