Latest Production Capacity News

Range International has locked in a A$454,000 secured loan facility at 18% interest to ramp up its rental pallet fleet following early commercial success in 2026.

Iron Bear Resources has applied for its Labrador Trough iron ore project to be designated a Project of National Significance under Canada's new Building Canada Act, aiming to fast-track approvals and financing.

AFC Group Holdings reported a sharp 78% drop in revenue to NZ$161,000 and a net loss of NZ$818,000 for FY2026, but secured shareholder backing and plans to expand its wine portfolio and distribution reach.

DroneShield has landed a $24.9 million contract with the US Department of War’s Joint Interagency Task Force 401 to supply mobile and fixed counter-drone solutions, reinforcing its foothold in the US defence market.

Aurora Labs has landed a $1 million Australian Government grant, matched dollar-for-dollar, to boost production of its micro gas turbine propulsion systems for defence applications using commercial 3D printing technology.

Advanced Energy Minerals (ASX:AEM) is ramping up its Cap-Chat high purity alumina production, targeting 3,000 tpa by mid-2026 and planning to double capacity to 6,000 tpa by 2029 amid a forecast supply deficit and surging demand.

Galan Lithium has finished commissioning at its Hombre Muerto West project in Argentina, processing its first lithium chloride and aiming for product sales in the second half of 2026. The company is also preparing to expand production capacity by 30% in early 2027.

International Graphite Limited and Italian chemical producer Alkeemia have formalised a joint venture to develop a major graphite processing facility in Porto Marghera, Italy, targeting 15,000 tonnes per year by 2029 with first production expected in 2027.

Metal Powder Works has extended its contract with Westinghouse Electric Company to further develop its patented metal powders for advanced nuclear applications, marking a strategic milestone despite limited immediate financial impact.

Hillgrove Resources detailed its 2026 growth strategy at the AGM, highlighting a copper production increase, exploration advances, and a farm-in deal at Mutooroo to leverage existing infrastructure amid a tightening global copper market.

Greatland Resources has clinched both state and federal environmental approvals for its Havieron gold-copper project, paving the way for a Final Investment Decision targeted in June 2026 and advancing construction activities.

Hawsons Iron Ltd’s May 2026 Pre-Feasibility Study update reveals a 37% jump in project NPV to AU$1.87 billion, driven by a switch from truck haulage to a conveyor waste system that cuts costs and carbon emissions.