Latest Project Commissioning News

MC Mining advanced its Makhado hard coking coal project through hot commissioning, but ended September with only US$170,000 of cash and facilities before temporarily suspending all operations. The company is relying on shareholder funding to restart and complete the project ramp-up.

Aurora Labs has moved another step from propulsion development toward commercial production, securing AS9100D certification and its first US engine order while customer enquiries expand. But with only A$1.148 million in cash at quarter-end and 1.5 quarters of funding estimated, the A$6 million raise is central to the next phase.

Rubicon Water’s technology has been selected as part of a joint venture bid for a major Moroccan irrigation upgrade covering 69,600 hectares. The opportunity could become its largest EMEA contract, but formal execution remains subject to a 15-day appeal period and subsequent commissioning.

Capricorn Metals has completed its Karlawinda Expansion Project on schedule and achieved the targeted 6.5 million tonnes per annum throughput. The expanded operation is expected to produce about 150,000 ounces of gold annually, although the plant remains in its ramp-up phase.

Cyprium Metals has begun acid commissioning at its Nifty heap leach pads for the first time since 2009, bringing its copper restart into the operational phase. The company now expects first cathode production in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to energisation, wet commissioning and ramp-up.

Manuka Resources has secured A$14.5 million through a placement to fund finishing its silver de-slime circuit and accelerate production at Wonawinta, targeting first gold sales by September and silver revenues from January 2027.

Strike Energy has secured Hancock Energy's Belisama facility as the preferred processing partner for West Erregulla gas and agreed on up to $30 million in funding to advance development, targeting first gas by mid-2029.

Resolute Mining reported Q2 2026 gold production of 45,192 ounces with steady operations, while Doropo construction progresses on schedule and the ABC Project's inferred resource grows to 3 million ounces.

AdNeo’s subsidiary Catapult Education has been appointed to a multi-year contract with TAFE South Australia to supply vocational education content, supporting newly funded National Centres of Excellence in Early Childhood Education and National Security.

Cyprium Metals has marked a significant milestone with the first sulphuric acid delivery to its Nifty Copper Complex in 20 years, signaling a shift from construction to commissioning. The Phase 1 Copper Cathode Restart project is advancing rapidly, with key infrastructure and operational systems nearing completion.

Nickel Industries reported a robust US$80 million Adjusted EBITDA for April-May 2026, driven by a strong May rebound and significant working capital releases. The company also progressed commissioning of its Excelsior Nickel Cobalt HPAL project, targeting nickel cathode production by mid-August.

Champion Iron Limited reported a 19% increase in net profit to C$168.7 million for FY2026, driven by record production and sales, progress on its DRPF project, and the strategic acquisition of Rana Gruber.