Latest Production Readiness News

Maronan Metals is set for a leadership change as Managing Director Richard Carlton steps down in December 2026, with a CEO search underway to guide the project through feasibility and mine development.

Anson Resources and POSCO Holdings have sealed a binding deal for a $7.2 million lithium extraction demonstration plant at Green River, advancing the project from concept to operational validation.

FirstWave Cloud Technology delivered a strong Q3 FY26 with a $1.40m net operating cash inflow and a major two-year licensing agreement with Mexico’s Banobras bank, marking a key milestone in its AI compliance pivot.

Forrestania Resources has completed its acquisition of the Hyden Gold Project, boosting its total JORC resource to over 900,000 ounces and consolidating its position near the Lake Johnston processing hub.

Pioneer Minerals has uncovered previously hidden fault structures at its Springfield Project in Idaho, enhancing prospects for tungsten, gold, and gallium mineralisation ahead of planned surveys and drilling.

Aguia Resources has addressed all regulatory queries for its Tres Estradas phosphate mine operating licence, with final approval expected soon. The project remains on track for mid-May operational readiness, while its Pampafos fertiliser offers a significant cost edge amid supply shortages in Southern Brazil.

Noble Helium has locked in BoreXpert’s Schramm T130 XD rig for a two-well helium drilling campaign at North Rukwa, Tanzania, with options for two more wells pending initial results. The company aims to validate a promising western margin helium play and advance towards pilot production.

D3 Energy has significantly boosted its helium resource estimates in South Africa's Free State with a newly certified 14 BCF helium contingent resource at ER386, lifting combined recoverable helium to 35.6 BCF across its key permits.

Medallion Metals has kicked off reverse circulation drilling at Lounge Lizard and Teddy Bear within its Forrestania Gold Project, validating high-grade historical results and targeting a maiden resource by Q3 2026.

MC Mining has secured a US$90 million capital injection from Kinetic Development Group, which now holds a 51% controlling stake, accelerating the Makhado Project towards production. New board appointments signal a strategic shift as the company pivots from development to operational ramp-up.

Carnavale Resources has appointed Humphrey Hale as Managing Director, entrusting him to lead the Kookynie Gold Project into production as the company nears completion of its bankable feasibility study.

EV Resources has reached a critical milestone with dry commissioning of the grinding circuit at its Tecomatlán Processing Plant, setting the stage for near-term antimony production amid global supply constraints.