Latest Production Restart News

Black Bear Minerals has confirmed all major permits for its Shafter Silver Project in Texas, clearing a critical hurdle for a near-term restart amid strong silver market dynamics and U.S. strategic support.

Capstone Copper has resolved a significant labour dispute at its Mantoverde mine in Chile, ratifying a new three-year agreement that ends a strike and sets the stage for a return to full operations.

High Peak Royalties has completed the transfer of its Torrens Energy geothermal assets to NorthStar Energy, receiving 12.5 million shares valued at A$2 million and retaining ongoing royalties. The company also reported steady royalty receipts and a key board change in its December 2025 quarterly update.

Australian Oil Company Limited (ASX, AOK) has secured key assets in Queensland's Surat Basin and completed a strategic acquisition in California, positioning itself for near-term production growth and exploration upside.

Savannah Goldfields Limited reported a quarterly cash flow deficit but anticipates positive cash flow from resumed gold production and has extended its key loan facility to ease near-term pressures.

Savannah Goldfields has resumed gold production at its Georgetown plant with strong sales and exploration results, backed by a $15 million capital raise to fuel growth and new project development.

Manuka Resources has secured a US$22.5 million loan facility and completed a A$15 million capital raise, positioning itself for a production restart in late Q2 2026 amid soaring silver and gold prices.

Helios Energy has marked a key milestone with its first oil and condensate sales from the Presidio Oil Project in Texas, signaling a shift from exploration to early-stage production. The company is now focused on securing funding for further development and drilling activities.

Latrobe Magnesium has resolved a critical manufacturing defect at its Demonstration Plant, enabling Magnesium Oxide production to resume, while securing key financial support for its commercial expansion plans.

Tolu Minerals Limited reports steady progress at its Tolukuma Gold Mine, advancing a major mine expansion project targeting 500 tonnes per day production by the first quarter of 2027. Key infrastructure developments, drilling expansion, and processing plant refurbishments underpin the company’s growth strategy.

Black Bear Minerals has completed its acquisition of the Shafter Silver Project in Texas, revealing exceptional surface sampling results and commencing maiden drilling. Meanwhile, its Independence Gold Project in Nevada reports outstanding gold recoveries, underpinning a strong growth outlook.

Pacgold has completed its acquisition of the White Dam Gold Operation, initiating heap leach irrigation and a major drilling program to fast-track gold production and resource upgrades. Concurrently, promising exploration results at Alice River and St George projects underpin a robust growth outlook.