Latest Processing Facilities News

New Frontier Minerals has moved its Mining Lease Application for the Big One Copper Deposit into the technical assessment phase, marking a key step toward near-term development amid a strong copper market.

Vulcan Steel has appointed Gavin Street as its new CEO and managing director, while reshuffling key board roles to maintain a majority of independent directors.

Chariot Resources has inked a non-binding MOU with Shanghai GreatPower to collaborate on lithium offtake, financing, and processing in Nigeria, marking a significant step in developing the country’s lithium sector.

Austral Resources Australia Ltd has defied extreme wet-season weather in NW Queensland to deliver copper production above budget and guidance in Q4 2025, showcasing operational resilience and strong risk management.

Forrestania Resources has formalised its acquisition of the Lake Johnston Project from Poseidon Nickel, marking a pivotal move towards near-term gold production with key infrastructure and contractor engagements.

Kingsland Minerals has initiated a Pre-feasibility Study for its Leliyn Graphite Project and commenced key metallurgical testing with offtake partner Quinbrook, aiming to produce battery-grade spherical graphite.

Metallium Limited has initiated commissioning at its Texas Technology Campus following a successful first chlorine flash using its proprietary Flash Joule Heating technology, marking a significant step toward commercial operations.

Emmerson Resources and Pan African Resources have approved a $6.9 million exploration budget for the Tennant Creek Joint Venture in Q1 2026, marking the largest quarterly spend in over two decades. The program targets high-grade gold deposits with extensive drilling and geophysical surveys.

Forrestania Resources has declared its takeover offer for Kula Gold unconditional after securing over 76% ownership, extending the offer deadline to January 22, 2026. The move sets the stage for a reconstituted board and accelerated gold production ambitions.

Central Petroleum has secured strategic interests in the Cooper and Otway Basins through binding agreements with ADX Energy, setting the stage for a multi-million dollar expansion and planned drilling campaigns in 2026 and 2027.

Blue Star Helium Limited has raised up to A$8.2 million through a placement and rights issue to fund production scale-up and further drilling at its Galactica helium project in North America.

High-Tech Metals has intersected visible gold in multiple zones at its Wagtail deposit, advancing drilling and development efforts toward a potential near-term mining decision.