Latest Production Milestone News

Lindian Resources has executed a binding agreement to acquire full ownership of a rare earths processing facility in Kazakhstan, marking a strategic shift from concentrate production to higher-value Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate (MREC) output by late 2026.

Manuka Resources has locked in a US$30 million senior secured loan facility with Nebari to refinance debt and fund production at its Wonawinta and Canbelego mines, positioning itself to capitalise on the current precious metals cycle.

Latrobe Magnesium has successfully achieved continuous production of magnesium oxide from brown coal ash at its Hazelwood North Demonstration Plant, marking a critical step towards magnesium metal production later this year.

Aeris Resources has reported a robust half-year performance with a 62% jump in profit, a successful $101.6 million equity raise, and a strategic divestment of North Queensland assets. The company also announced plans to acquire Peel Mining’s South Cobar Copper Project, signaling an aggressive growth trajectory.

West Wits Mining has launched a new Scoping Study aiming to scale its Witwatersrand Basin Project toward an ambitious 200,000 ounces of gold production annually, backed by a strengthened balance sheet and a dual growth strategy.

Hot Chili Limited has successfully closed a A$40 million private placement, bolstering funding to accelerate development of its Costa Fuego copper-gold project in Chile. Major shareholders and institutional investors backed the oversubscribed raise, positioning the company for near-term production milestones.

Great Divide Mining has raised $2.5 million through a share placement to fund development at its Challenger Gold Mine and progress other key projects.

Great Divide Mining has completed its acquisition of the remaining Challenger Mines shares, gaining full ownership and setting a revised, sole-funded development plan targeting initial cashflow by the end of Q3 FY26.

FireFly Metals has agreed to sell its Ontario gold assets to Bellavista Resources for up to A$86.1 million in shares and performance rights, unlocking value for shareholders while focusing on its copper-gold growth strategy.

FireFly Metals has agreed to sell its Ontario gold assets, including a 70% stake in the Pickle Crow Project, to Bellavista Resources for up to A$86.1 million in scrip. FireFly shareholders will receive Bellavista shares, maintaining exposure to the assets while FireFly focuses on its copper-gold ambitions.

Ballard Mining reports strong early 2026 drilling results at its Baldock deposit within the Mt Ida Gold Project, underpinning a major resource expansion and a maiden Ore Reserve due mid-year.

Forrestania Resources has secured 100% ownership of the Mt Palmer project and adjacent tenements, consolidating its position in Western Australia's Southern Cross and Mt Dimer gold hubs. The acquisition, settled through a substantial share issuance to Newcam Minerals, paves the way for accelerated development towards gold production.