Latest Plant Upgrades News

Aguia Resources’ Brazilian subsidiary has achieved a key regulatory milestone with official fertiliser registration, enabling commercial sales of its PAMPAFOS phosphate product in Brazil’s large agricultural market.

Peninsula Energy has partially converted US$4.1 million of its convertible loan facility with Adare Finance, reducing its outstanding debt and issuing nearly 20 million shares at A$0.30 each. This transaction supports ongoing funding for the Lance Uranium Project restart and Reset Plan execution.

Tartana Minerals has secured $4.5 million in capital to fast-track exploration and increase copper sulphate production at its Far North Queensland projects. The company is poised to expand its resource base and production capabilities with new drilling and operational upgrades.

WA Kaolin Limited has announced a partially underwritten pro-rata rights offer to raise up to $34.9 million, aiming to reduce debt and provide working capital to stabilise its Wickepin kaolin operations amid ongoing ASX suspension.

Vault Minerals has begun commissioning stage 1 of its King of the Hills plant upgrade, set to increase throughput capacity to around 6 million tonnes per annum on time and budget.

Manuka Resources has released an amended Pre-Feasibility Study for its Cobar Basin assets, revealing a significant uplift in project profitability and a detailed 10-year mine plan targeting production in Q2 2026.

WA Kaolin Limited has announced a $34.9 million recapitalisation plan involving a non-renounceable entitlement issue and debt conversion to strengthen its balance sheet and fund operational improvements at its Wickepin kaolin project.

Evion Group is advancing the Stage 2 expansion of its expandable graphite facility in India to boost production capacity amid rising demand from Europe, the USA, and Asia. The upgrade aligns with the EU’s recognition of graphite as a critical mineral, positioning Evion as a key supplier in strategic sectors.

Freehill Mining reports a temporary dip in aggregates sales amid plant refurbishment but anticipates a strong rebound with new equipment and ongoing copper-gold project development.

WA Kaolin Limited has responded to ASX queries clarifying that its Q2 FY2026 order book was a demand snapshot, not a sales forecast, and confirmed timely disclosure of a production shortfall linked to plant issues. The company also addressed regulatory notices, affirming no material impact on operations or securities value.

Tartana Minerals has launched a targeted $0.435 million upgrade to its Copper Sulphate Pentahydrate plant, aiming to increase production capacity and reliability amid rising copper prices. The move follows positive test results on higher-grade pit fill material, potentially adding new feedstock without extra crushing.

Amplitude Energy has delivered a standout half-year performance with record gas production and a 246% jump in profit, while advancing key projects and strengthening its balance sheet.