Latest Production Scaling News

Hot Chili Limited advances its Costa Fuego copper-gold project with a significant new porphyry discovery at La Verde, delivering strong drill results and robust financial metrics from its Preliminary Feasibility Study. The company also secures strategic water and power infrastructure, positioning itself as a leading independent copper developer.

Peninsula Energy has reduced its debt by US$4.25 million through a partial conversion of its convertible loan facility, issuing nearly 20 million shares to its lender. This move supports the ongoing restart and ramp-up of its Lance Uranium Project in Wyoming.

1414 Degrees has achieved a key milestone with its SiNTL silicon anode material reaching 500 mAh/g, matching current commercial standards ahead of schedule and setting sights on 600 mAh/g within a year.

Small caps did the heavy lifting this week, led by two big discovery stories in resources. Funding raises and takeover moves kept attention on who can pay for the next step, not just promise it.

Brightstar Resources has completed its strategic acquisition of Aurumin Limited, consolidating its Sandstone gold assets and boosting production by 12% in the December quarter. The company also advanced key feasibility studies, underpinning a promising growth trajectory.

Toro Energy shareholders are set to gain exposure to a diversified uranium portfolio through IsoEnergy’s acquisition offer at a near 80% premium, while Toro advances its Wiluna Uranium Project amid strong market tailwinds.

Wide Open Agriculture has made significant strides in expanding its intellectual property and commercial footprint, including a new patent for lupin protein milk and first sales of lupin oil, while progressing plans for a large-scale manufacturing facility in Western Australia.

Stavely Minerals is advancing its 2026 Scoping Study for the Stavely Copper-Gold Project, targeting a significant production scale boosted by strong copper, gold, and silver prices. The company aims to outline a pathway to over 10 years of mine life with a mid-year study delivery.

IperionX has completed commissioning of its titanium powder and component manufacturing facilities, setting the stage for a major production scale-up backed by US Department of War funding. The company is progressing commercial contracts and advancing its critical minerals project in Tennessee.

Lotus Resources reports steady progress at its Kayelekera uranium mine despite supply challenges, while its Letlhakane project shows promising metallurgical advances. The company targets full production and first shipments in the second quarter of 2026.

Brightstar Resources has released an updated Definitive Feasibility Study for its Goldfields Project, outlining a robust six-year production plan averaging 75,000 ounces of gold annually and a pre-tax NPV of A$606 million. The study highlights a new 1.5Mtpa processing plant with expansion potential and a clear pathway to first gold by mid-2027.

Liontown Limited has successfully transitioned to fully underground lithium mining at Kathleen Valley, boosting production and revenue while cutting costs. The company also secured a significant new offtake agreement and validated strong market demand through its inaugural spodumene auction.