Latest Processing Facilities News

Sheffield Resources has negotiated a waiver and deferral on senior loan repayments for its Thunderbird Mineral Sands Mine, while ongoing discussions with lenders aim to restructure project finance amid uncertain shareholder funding.

Bass Oil reported a 2% rise in November oil production alongside a new gas sales agreement with Origin Energy, setting the stage for first gas sales in 2026. Indonesian operations also advanced with production enhancements and upcoming drilling plans.

Austral Resources has defined multiple high-grade copper-gold exploration targets near its Rocklands processing facility, setting the stage for a sequenced, low-capex growth strategy with drilling planned from late 2026.

Caprice Resources has completed the acquisition of the Comet Exploration Project, significantly expanding its Island Gold Project footprint in Western Australia's Murchison Goldfields. This strategic move triples the company's contiguous landholding along a proven gold corridor, setting the stage for accelerated exploration.

Lodestar Minerals has defined its first Exploration Target at the Neds Creek Gold Project in Western Australia, estimating up to 300,000 ounces of gold within an open-pit framework. The company plans a significant drilling campaign in early 2026 to validate and potentially upgrade this target to a JORC-compliant Mineral Resource.

Rincon Resources has partnered with Greatland Resources in a multi-stage farm-in joint venture on the Telfer South tenements, unlocking a pathway for Greatland to earn up to 75% interest while Rincon retains key assets and focuses on advancing its Hasties deposits.

Rincon Resources has entered a multi-stage farm-in joint venture with Greatland Resources on its Telfer South tenements, leveraging Greatland’s local expertise and infrastructure to accelerate exploration and development in the Paterson Province.

Renegade Exploration has secured an option to acquire the Rooster Hill Monazite Project in Wyoming, tapping into a historically promising rare earth element resource. The move expands Renegade’s US footprint amid rising demand for critical minerals.

International Graphite Limited has secured development approval for its Collie graphite processing facility, marking a significant step toward integrated graphite production in Western Australia.

Felix Gold Limited reports strong continuity of high-grade antimony mineralisation at its NW Array prospect in Alaska, while engaging Worley to accelerate processing pathways. The company targets near-term bulk sampling and production aligned with US strategic supply needs.

Antipa Minerals has announced a significant update to its Minyari Project resource, now totaling 3.3 million ounces gold equivalent, reinforcing its potential as a standalone development in Western Australia's Paterson Province.

Savannah Goldfields reports steady gold production at its Georgetown plant, with new feedstock from historic sites and a third-party toll treatment agreement supporting continuous operations.