Latest Project Construction News

Astron Limited has advanced its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project with conditional senior debt support and ongoing financing discussions, targeting a final investment decision by the end of March 2026.

Northern Minerals has made significant strides in developing its Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project, securing substantial funding support from US and Australian agencies alongside a $60.5 million capital raise. Exploration success and engineering progress position the company for a Final Investment Decision by late 2026.

Pacific Lime and Cement Limited reports steady progress on its Central Lime Project in Papua New Guinea, securing key government agreements and strategic partnerships while maintaining financial discipline.

Toubani Resources has launched its largest-ever drilling program at the Kobada Gold Project in Mali, aiming to significantly grow its resource base with up to 100,000 metres of drilling in 2026. Recent high-grade drill results outside the current resource estimate bolster expectations for a substantial update.

Capricorn Metals reported solid December quarter gold production at Karlawinda, advanced its Mt Gibson exploration and development, and completed the Warriedar acquisition, positioning itself for growth in FY26.

Globe Metals & Mining has officially started construction at its fully permitted Kanyika Niobium Project in Malawi, marking a key shift from planning to execution with first oxide production targeted for early 2028.

Toubani Resources has landed a credit-approved term sheet from Coris Bank for more than US$80 million in project financing, marking a significant step forward for its Kobada Gold Project in Mali.

BCI Minerals has reported solid progress on its Mardie Salt Operation and Potash Project, reaching 77% construction completion and hitting critical operational targets including pond brine density and commissioning of trial crystallisers. The company also strengthened its financial position through debt facility draws and convertible note conversions.

Toubani Resources is poised to begin construction on its Kobada Gold Project in Mali after securing key environmental approvals and a substantial financing package. The company is advancing rapidly towards becoming a major gold producer in Africa.

South32 maintains its FY26 production guidance across operated assets while advancing key projects like Hermosa and navigating the upcoming Mozal Aluminium care and maintenance phase.

Ballard Mining Limited has launched a A$50 million placement to fund extensive drilling and early works at its fully permitted Baldock gold project in Western Australia, aiming for a maiden ore reserve and a final investment decision in 2026.

Estrella Resources appoints Robert Mencel as CEO, transitioning to Managing Director by mid-2026, to spearhead its limestone and manganese projects in Timor-Leste. The leadership reshuffle aims to accelerate development and operational ramp-up.