Latest Production Scaling News

Metal Powder Works secures its biggest-ever purchase order for pure copper powder from Embassy Powdered Metals, marking its debut in the copper infiltration segment and accelerating capacity expansion plans.

Australian Oil Co has lifted production at its Emu Apple-1 well to 15–20 barrels of dry oil per day post-acid wash, while advancing infrastructure upgrades at Riverslea and preparing Major Gas Field for near-term output.

Galan Lithium is set to become a significant lithium brine producer with its Hombre Muerto West project in Argentina, targeting first sales in the second half of 2026. The company boasts a world-class resource, strong fiscal incentives, and a valuation discount to ASX peers.

Brightstar Resources reports steady July progress at its Goldfields Project, maintaining schedule and budget for first gold production in mid-2027 with key infrastructure milestones reached.

Audeara has reached a key milestone as its chip-level AI licensing partnership with Optek enters commercial production, receiving initial purchase orders worth about A$31,000. This validates Audeara’s scalable fee-per-chip licensing model and sets the stage for broader applications in audio and hearing health.

FireFly Metals has delivered a fresh wave of high-grade copper and gold drilling results at its Green Bay project in Canada, setting the stage for an updated Mineral Resource Estimate and a Preliminary Economic Assessment due by the end of August 2026.

Dotz Nano has appointed Nati Harpaz as CEO, introduced Dotz Energy to extend its decarbonisation efforts, and secured $3.3 million in fresh funding to accelerate commercialisation and production scale-up.

EQ Resources delivered a breakout quarter with A$79 million revenue and A$22.5 million operating cash flow, driven by a 176% production surge at Mt Carbine and soaring tungsten prices. The company greenlit a major expansion to double crushing capacity, targeting commissioning in Q3 FY2027.

Sunrise Energy Metals is fast-tracking studies to triple scandium oxide production at its Syerston project, aiming to meet soaring global demand and secure supply outside China. The initial 60tpa development targets commercial production in 2028, while the expanded 180tpa plan remains flexible and contingent on market signals.

Critical Minerals Group’s Pre-Feasibility Study for its Lindfield Vanadium Project delivers a robust $821 million pre-tax NPV and 26.6% IRR, setting the stage for a Definitive Feasibility Study and potential final investment decision in 2027.

Fenix Resources has secured crucial regulatory and environmental approvals for its Beebyn-W10 iron ore mine, adjacent to Beebyn-W11, forming the Beebyn Hub. This milestone underpins the company’s 3-Year Production Plan aiming for up to 6 million tonnes per annum by FY28.

Brightstar Resources (ASX:BTR) is advancing its Goldfields and Sandstone projects in Western Australia with full funding secured, targeting first gold production at Goldfields by mid-2027 and aiming for top 10 national producer status by 2029.