Latest Production Capacity News

Advanced Engineered Materials (ASX:AEM) reported an 85% jump in high purity alumina sales in 1H 2026, with a customer pipeline now valued at US$190 million amid tightening global supply and rising semiconductor industry demand.

Metal Powder Works secures its biggest-ever purchase order for pure copper powder from Embassy Powdered Metals, marking its debut in the copper infiltration segment and accelerating capacity expansion plans.

GemLife Communities Group (ASX: GLF) reported a 238% surge in statutory net profit for 1H26, driven by record home settlements and a 10% rise in average sale prices, prompting an upgrade to full-year earnings guidance.

PLS Group Limited delivered a robust FY26 with record lithium production, strong cash flow, and progress on key expansions including the Ngungaju Plant restart and P2000 feasibility study.

Meeka Metals has encountered visible gold at a record depth of 632.8m in its Turnberry underground project, prompting the mobilisation of a second diamond drill rig to accelerate exploration of this expanding high-grade system.

American Tungsten & Antimony Ltd (ASX: AT4) has kicked off critical wet table trials at its Del Sol Refinery in Nevada, moving closer to producing ammonium paratungstate and antimony flake from domestic sources. Engineering proposals for expanding the plant’s tungsten processing capacity are under review, while the company pursues US government funding and regulatory approvals.

Aurora Labs posted a 36% increase in net loss to $5.1 million for FY2026 despite securing key defence contracts and partnerships. The company is transitioning from R&D to early commercialisation of its micro gas turbine propulsion systems, backed by a $5.5 million capital raise and government grants.

Lindian Resources confirms Kangankunde Rare Earths Project remains on track for first production in late 2026, with concurrent progress across construction, mining, and operational readiness. The company is expanding its operational footprint internationally and strengthening its team to support the transition from construction to production.

Yowie Group's revenue declined in the first half of 2026 as it navigated supply chain shifts and cautious retail demand, but the company secured a significant Australian licensing deal and ended costly legacy litigation.

Almonty Industries launches a US$300 million share repurchase program over three years, aiming to capitalise on undervalued shares ahead of full capacity at its Sangdong mine.

Deterra Royalties delivered a 5% increase in statutory net profit to $164.2 million for FY26, underpinned by record Mining Area C volumes and strategic asset sales. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 10.8 cents, maintaining a 75% payout ratio, while advancing the Thacker Pass lithium project on schedule for late 2027 production.

Forrestania Resources has awarded a significant A$27 million contract to MEGA Resources for the initial open pit mining phase at its Tycho Gold Project, marking a pivotal move from development to production.