Latest Production Capacity News

Lindian Resources confirms Kangankunde Rare Earths Project remains on track for first production in late 2026, with concurrent progress across construction, mining, and operational readiness. The company is expanding its operational footprint internationally and strengthening its team to support the transition from construction to production.

Yowie Group's revenue declined in the first half of 2026 as it navigated supply chain shifts and cautious retail demand, but the company secured a significant Australian licensing deal and ended costly legacy litigation.

Almonty Industries launches a US$300 million share repurchase program over three years, aiming to capitalise on undervalued shares ahead of full capacity at its Sangdong mine.

Deterra Royalties delivered a 5% increase in statutory net profit to $164.2 million for FY26, underpinned by record Mining Area C volumes and strategic asset sales. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 10.8 cents, maintaining a 75% payout ratio, while advancing the Thacker Pass lithium project on schedule for late 2027 production.

Forrestania Resources has awarded a significant A$27 million contract to MEGA Resources for the initial open pit mining phase at its Tycho Gold Project, marking a pivotal move from development to production.

Hazer Group and KBR have secured a paid pre-feasibility study with a leading Japanese power utility to explore large-scale deployment of methane pyrolysis technology, reinforcing Hazer's foothold in Japan's clean hydrogen market.

Euro Manganese has signed a non-binding term sheet with US battery materials producer 6K Energy, marking a critical step towards commercialising its Chvaletice manganese project with validated product quality and supportive financing terms.

EcoGraf has secured a binding term sheet with a major German graphite trader to double its Epanko graphite offtake to 40,000 tpa after five years, underpinning future expansions and project financing.

EBR Systems marked a commercial milestone with over 100 WiSE CRT implants and secured purchasing agreements with three major US healthcare networks. The company is progressing toward Medicare coverage and scaling manufacturing, supported by a near-complete A$150 million capital raise.

Blue Star Helium has delivered its third helium trailer from the Pinon Canyon Plant, signalling steady progress toward full production capacity. A fourth trailer is currently being filled as the company pursues further plant optimisation and commercialisation of CO2 byproduct.

Sunrise Energy Metals has landed a conditional US$400 million loan commitment from the U.S. Department of War’s Office of Strategic Capital to back its Syerston Scandium Project, while also initiating plans for a U.S. securities listing.

NZME has agreed to acquire Stuff’s Petone print plant equipment, aiming to cut operating costs and right size its production capacity. The move involves up to $15 million in investment with expected annual savings of around $7 million once operational.