Latest Plant Construction News

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.

West African Resources has commenced mining and crushing at its Kiaka Gold Project in Burkina Faso, maintaining its schedule and budget for first gold production in the third quarter of 2025. The project’s progress signals a significant boost to the company’s annual gold output.

Kingsland Minerals has appointed GR Engineering Services to lead a scoping study for its Leliyn Graphite Project, aiming to unlock the economic potential of one of Australia’s largest graphite resources. The study, supported by new project management expertise and existing off-take agreements, is set to complete by year-end.

Theta Gold Mines reports significant progress in funding discussions, plant construction, and resource integration for its TGME gold project in South Africa during Q1 2025.

MC Mining reports steady progress on its Makhado hard coking coal project with key construction milestones met, while Uitkomst Colliery faces production setbacks and rising costs amid depressed coal prices.

St George Mining has completed its acquisition of the Araxá niobium-rare earth project in Brazil, announcing a maiden JORC-compliant resource and securing a strategic EPC+F partnership to fast-track development.

Geopacific Resources has completed a $40 million entitlement offer to fund a major drilling campaign and an updated Definitive Feasibility Study for its 1.67 million ounce Woodlark Gold Project, positioning the company for significant resource growth and project advancement.