Latest Production Capacity News

Evion Group has secured key approvals from Madagascar’s Ministry of Mines to convert exploration permits into mining permits for its Maniry Graphite Project, backed by significant EU funding and US trade initiatives. Meanwhile, its Indian joint venture progresses a major graphite plant expansion to meet growing demand.

Cobre Limited has secured majority control of the Sierra Atacama Copper Project in Chile through a $60 million capital raise, marking its transition from explorer to producer. The company plans extensive drilling and operational upgrades to boost production and resource confidence.

Freehill Mining’s aggregates business surged with a 59% jump in quarterly sales, while new copper project options promise to shift the company’s growth trajectory.

Cyprium Metals has made substantial progress on its Nifty Copper Complex restart, targeting copper cathode production by September 2026 while securing A$41 million to fuel exploration and growth.

Liontown Limited delivered its strongest financial quarter since production began, achieving a self-funded quarter with a $33 million cash boost and surpassing underground mining targets ahead of schedule, while maintaining FY2026 guidance amid robust lithium market conditions.

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.