Latest Production Capacity News

6K Additive has commenced a major expansion of its Burgettstown facility, supported by a $23.4 million U.S. Defense Production Act grant and $31.4 million raised in its ASX IPO, aiming to increase production capacity five-fold by the end of 2026.

Core Lithium Ltd (ASX: CXO) has awarded a $50 million surface mining contract to NRW Pty Ltd to restart open pit mining at the Grants deposit within its Finniss Lithium Operation, targeting ore production from May 2026 and spodumene concentrate shipments by December.

Pioneer Minerals has signed a non-binding MOU with Mineral Technologies USA to collaborate on tungsten beneficiation and gallium recovery at its Springfield Project in Idaho, aiming to support US critical mineral supply chains and progress towards potential near-term production.

Tamboran Resources reports robust and stable gas production from its Shenandoah South 6H well, marking a key milestone ahead of planned gas sales in late 2026.

Grange Resources has released its 2025 Annual Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve Statement for its Savage River operation, reporting only minor declines due to mining depletion and ongoing refinement of underground plans.

Lindian Resources has raised A$100 million through an institutional placement, fully funding its Kangankunde Stage 1 project and accelerating Stage 2 expansion alongside downstream processing integration.

AIC Mines has launched an ambitious 2026 drilling campaign targeting 12 prospects near its Eloise copper mine, aiming to uncover transformational copper and gold deposits to boost production.

Galan Lithium has finished Phase 1 construction at its Hombre Muerto West project in Argentina and is set to begin lithium production in the first half of 2026, marking a key milestone toward becoming an ASX-listed producer.

Blue Star Helium has successfully raised A$10 million through an oversubscribed placement, positioning itself to accelerate production at its Galactica and Pegasus helium projects.

International Graphite Limited (IG6) has partnered with Italian chemical giant ALKEEMIA to establish a cutting-edge graphite processing facility in Italy, targeting production by late 2027. This joint venture aims to secure Europe's graphite supply chain amid rising demand and regulatory pressures.

EV Resources has begun refurbishing its Tecomatlán Processing Plant in Mexico, marking a pivotal shift from exploration to near-term antimony production amid tightening global supply. The company aims to leverage this low-cost, staged approach to secure a first mover advantage in the critical minerals market.

Native Mineral Resources has successfully poured 560 ounces of gold doré at its Blackjack plant and is on track to begin mining at Podosky in April, advancing multiple projects in Queensland.