Latest Production Commissioning News

EV Resources has completed its A$1.52 million rights issue as crushing and screening gets underway at the Tecomatlán antimony plant in Mexico. The company now has Vinatas ore and a 200-tonne Chinantla stockpile available for a production-capable proof-of-concept campaign, although first concentrate and binding offtake agreements remain ahead.

BCI Minerals has contracted Bluestar Lehigh to build a 150 kg/hr sulphate of potash pilot plant at Mardie, aiming to de-risk commercial SOP production. Commissioning is set for early FY2028 with piloting to span about a year, funded within the existing $1.443 billion Mardie budget.

Blue Star Helium has completed the commissioning phase of its Pinon Canyon helium plant, secured a three-month helium offtake agreement with a major US buyer, and begun selling helium as it prepares for production ramp-up in the second half of 2026.

Blue Star Helium has dispatched its first helium production tube trailer from its Pinon Canyon Plant, marking a key milestone as the facility ramps up output and secures a new fixed-price offtake deal.

Firebird Metals has locked in a purpose-built industrial facility in Osborne Park, Perth, to house its pioneering Australian Demonstration Plant, the only fully integrated manganese concentrate-to-cathode active material facility outside China.

Ampol Limited reported a robust third quarter in 2025 with refinery margins hitting a notable high, offsetting volume declines and setting the stage for strategic growth.

Lotus Resources has completed key refurbishments at its Kayelekera Uranium Project in Malawi, restarting the SAG mill and progressing through hot commissioning towards first uranium oxide production this quarter.

G8 Education reported a robust 2024 financial and operational performance at its 2025 AGM, highlighting strategic progress and cautious optimism for 2025 despite early occupancy headwinds.

Sprintex has completed commissioning of its compressor systems with Mest Water and is poised to receive a €3.8 million purchase order, marking a pivotal step in expanding its environmental technology footprint across the EU.

Black Cat Syndicate has completed refurbishment and commenced commissioning at its Paulsens Gold Operation, supported by a successful $80 million capital raising that strengthens its balance sheet and growth prospects.