Latest Production Capacity News

Metals X reported its fourth highest quarterly tin production at Renison with robust financials despite rising unit costs, while progressing the Rentails project and maintaining a strong cash position.

NeuroScientific Biopharmaceuticals reported positive clinical responses in its StemSmart™ Special Access Program for fistulising Crohn’s disease and has initiated manufacturing technology transfer to support Phase 2 trials planned for late 2026.

Li-S Energy secured $1.9 million from ARENA to fund a feasibility study scaling production to 1 GWh, expanded its Battery Testing Centre, and delivered its first drone battery pack under a government program, while progressing key transport certifications.

Meteoric Resources has reported strong pilot plant performance and advanced feasibility work at its Caldeira rare earths project, alongside a $50 million non-binding financing letter from Export Finance Australia and robust Brazilian government backing.

QPM Energy has secured critical approvals and financing milestones for its 112MW Isaac Power Station, alongside a significant upgrade to its Moranbah Gas Project reserves, positioning it as a key energy supplier in Queensland.

Liontown Limited has kicked off early works and long-lead procurement for its Kathleen Valley lithium expansion, ahead of a Final Investment Decision expected by March 2027.

Metal Powder Works has scaled its NextGen powder production to 100 metric tonnes per annum with an industry-leading saleable yield above 95%, setting the stage for an 800MT capacity by 2028 at a fraction of conventional costs.

Nexsen Limited has cleared a major FDA regulatory hurdle for its StrepSure rapid Group B Streptococcus test, confirmed a clear 510(k) submission pathway, and secured over A$1.7 million in non-dilutive grants to expand clinical validation and market rollout in Asia-Pacific and neonatal diagnostics.

Central Petroleum lifted March quarter sales revenue to $11.3 million, driven by higher gas volumes and prices, while securing a significant multi-year gas supply deal with the Northern Territory Government that supports a 40% production capacity increase at Palm Valley.

Galan Lithium has completed Phase 1 construction at Hombre Muerto West, secured A$40 million to expand production capacity by 30%, and is poised to begin lithium chloride concentrate shipments in H2 2026.

ECS Botanics reports a third straight quarter of positive operating cash flow, driven by strong B2C growth and strategic international shipments to Germany and New Zealand.

IperionX has transitioned its Virginia titanium operations to continuous 24/7 production, ramping proprietary HAMR™ titanium powder output to 4.2 metric tons in March and targeting 200 tons per annum by the end of 2026. Alongside manufacturing capacity expansions and strong U.S. Department of War backing, the company advances its critical minerals project in Tennessee.