Latest Production Milestones News

Conrad Asia Energy has completed the sale of a 75% non-operated interest in the Duyung PSC, triggering a US$4 million payment from PT Nations Natuna Barat. The company says the transaction leaves it with a 22.875% operated interest and fully funds the US$320 million Mako gas development.

Manuka Resources has secured A$14.5 million through a placement to fund finishing its silver de-slime circuit and accelerate production at Wonawinta, targeting first gold sales by September and silver revenues from January 2027.

Aureka Limited is set to become a gold producer after signing a binding agreement to acquire High Grade Holdings, including the Fiddlers Creek underground mine and Wedderburn processing mill in Victoria. The majority scrip, low cash deal valued at $8.9 million unlocks immediate production and processing capacity for Aureka’s Victorian gold projects.

Maritana Minerals is intensifying drilling across its Western Australian projects, aiming to upgrade resources and support a mid-2027 mining restart at Boorara and first gold processing at the Black Swan Processing Hub.

Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) hit a new monthly gold production record of 1,080.5oz in August 2026 at its Blackjack operation, driven by a 50% rise in milling throughput and a 27% increase in head grade.

St Barbara Limited has declared a fully franked dividend and is progressing construction and exploration across its New Simberi and Nova Scotia gold projects, supported by a strong cash position and no debt.

Weebit Nano surged to record revenue of $15.3 million in FY26, fueled by key licensing deals and product tape-outs, while investing heavily in R&D and AI initiatives. Despite a $54.9 million loss, a $102 million capital raise leaves the company well-positioned for growth.

Comet Ridge has completed the acquisition of Santos' 42.86% interest in the Mahalo Gas Project, gaining 100% ownership and operatorship of the Mahalo Gas Hub. This move removes joint venture constraints and positions Comet Ridge to advance development in a tightening east coast gas market.

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.

InVert Graphite has completed the acquisition of RapidGraphite, gaining exclusive rights to the RapidPulse™ technology, and raised A$2.5 million to fund scale-up trials aimed at transforming battery-grade graphite production.

Capricorn Metals has secured the Piastri Project adjacent to its Golden Range tenure for $1.5 million in shares, opening up a largely untested 15.2 km² area near the Ricciardo deposit for gold and antimony exploration.

Minbos Resources has expanded its capital raise to A$6 million, reflecting robust investor appetite to support the Cabinda Phosphate Project’s critical development phase.