Latest Production Scaling News

Austral Resources Australia Ltd has executed binding agreements to acquire the Rocklands Copper Mine, establishing a significant sulphide processing hub in North-West Queensland and advancing its regional consolidation strategy.

Metal Powder Works has doubled its production capacity and launched continuous 24/7 automated manufacturing at its Pittsburgh facility, marking a significant leap in operational efficiency and cost competitiveness.

Tolu Minerals has launched a AU$15 million exploration campaign deploying seven diamond drill rigs to expand the Tolukuma gold mineralised corridor in Papua New Guinea, aiming to boost production and extend mine life.

Westgold Resources has unveiled a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate of 2.3 million ounces of gold at its Fletcher Zone, effectively doubling the Beta Hunt mine’s resource base and setting the stage for expanded production.

Minbos Resources reports strong 2024-25 field trial results for its phosphate fertilizer PRIMEIRO™ in Angola, while expanding its product range with PRIMEIRO PLUS+, a blended NPKS solution tailored to local soils and crops.

EV Resources Limited has finalized its acquisition of a 70% interest in the Los Lirios Antimony Mine in Oaxaca, Mexico, marking a strategic move to bolster critical mineral supply in the Americas. The company is advancing ore testing and plans to develop processing capabilities aligned with local community priorities.

Pursuit Minerals has dispatched high-purity lithium carbonate samples from its Argentine pilot plant to potential partners, advancing feasibility studies for a 5,000tpa operation while exploring strategic acquisitions in precious and base metals.

Syrah Resources has clarified its offtake agreement with Tesla, extending the final qualification deadline for its Vidalia anode active material facility to February 2027. Both companies continue advancing towards commercial sales despite the extended timeline.

MTM Critical Metals has confirmed the scalability of its Flash Joule Heating reactor, paving the way for commercial operations at its Texas facility later this year. The modular design promises potential throughput beyond initial targets.

Zoono Group has inked a five-year exclusive contract with Sharpak and OSY to apply its antimicrobial technology on UK soft fruit packaging, aiming to reduce food waste and boost shelf-life.

Kingston Resources has agreed to sell its Misima Gold Project to Ok Tedi Mining for $95 million, strengthening its balance sheet and enabling a strategic pivot towards expanding its Mineral Hill copper and gold operations.

New World Resources has announced a significant 25% increase in the Antler Copper Project's mineral resource to 14.2 million tonnes at 3.8% copper equivalent, with 88% now classified as measured and indicated, underpinning its path to production in 2027.