Latest Production Capacity News

VRX Silica Limited has secured four binding offtake contracts for 410,000 tonnes per annum of silica sand from its Arrowsmith North project, representing nearly half of its initial production capacity and marking a significant commercial milestone.

Amaero Ltd reports a remarkable 445% increase in quarterly revenue driven by powder sales and manufacturing scale-up, alongside securing a US$22.8 million loan and exclusive supply agreements with key defense and aerospace players.

Element 25 has appointed Altris Engineering to lead the AU$64.8 million expansion of its Butcherbird manganese mine, a move that underpins its strategy to supply high-purity battery materials to the US electric vehicle market.

Broken Hill Mines has raised $38.5 million through a strongly supported placement to accelerate exploration and development at its Rasp and Pinnacles mines, aiming to boost production and capitalise on high silver prices.

Sunrise Energy Metals has announced a significant 87% increase in the Ore Reserve Estimate for its Syerston Scandium Project, underpinning a 32-year mine life with steady scandium oxide production. The update comes amid tightening Chinese export controls, positioning the project as a critical non-Chinese scandium supply source.

ASM Limited has raised A$55 million to accelerate production capacity at its Korean Metals Plant and expand its footprint in the rare earths sector, responding to growing global demand and geopolitical supply chain pressures.

Orezone Gold Corporation reported solid Q3-2025 gold production amid weather challenges and is on track to commission its stage 1 hard rock expansion at Bomboré, aiming for a significant production increase next year.

MyEco Group reported a modest 2% rise in Q1 FY26 sales, driven by a doubling in council and waste channel revenues despite ongoing headwinds from U.S. tariff changes impacting white label sales.

Blue Star Helium Limited is advancing its Galactica helium project in Colorado, aiming for initial commercial production by December 2025, supported by a recent A$4.5 million equity raise.

Alkane Resources has released its FY25 Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves update, highlighting a robust asset base across Australia and Sweden and reinforcing its growth trajectory with ongoing capital investments.

Hillgrove Resources has initiated production blasting at the Nugent deposit, accelerating its expansion plans for the Kanmantoo copper mine and aiming to increase mining throughput by early 2026.

Aguia Resources has locked in a R$6 million (A$1.7 million) bank loan to advance its Tres Estradas phosphate mine in Brazil, aiming for over 160,000 tonnes annual production by 2027. Initial sales agreements and a strong market backdrop set the stage for a potentially lucrative operation.