Latest Project Engineering News

Element 25 has moved its Butcherbird manganese expansion from feasibility into project delivery, targeting mechanical completion and commissioning in the first quarter of calendar 2027. The company also strengthened funding and commercial support, although construction, financing conditions and the absence of FY2026 revenue leave execution as the central test.

Argosy Minerals has raised $3 million through a placement at a 19% discount, with an additional $500,000 sought via a Share Purchase Plan to fund its 12ktpa Rincon Lithium Project development.

Anson Resources' downstream partner JordProxa has produced lithium carbonate at 99.6% purity from its Green River project, exceeding the 99.5% industry benchmark for electric vehicle batteries. Independent SGS testing confirmed the quality, highlighting progress toward commercial lithium supply.

American Rare Earths has ramped up feasibility drilling and pilot plant development at its Halleck Creek Rare Earths Project, while bolstering leadership and progressing preparations for a NASDAQ listing.

Iondrive Limited has independently confirmed strong rare earth recoveries from U.S. magnet waste and gained Oklahoma government support for its first commercial processing module, advancing its U.S. commercialisation strategy.

Ioneer Ltd continues to build momentum on its Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project, signing strategic MOUs with Korean partners and navigating a legal appeal while preparing for construction.

TMK Energy reported a record gas output of around 28,000 scfd in June 2026, backed by a fully funded 2026 work program and key management hires. The company is progressing a 1MW gas-to-power pilot with Mongolia’s largest LPG distributor.

Buru Energy pushes forward with its Rafael Gas Project development, securing A$5.3 million in funding and progressing environmental approvals while navigating executive leadership changes.

Norwest Minerals updates its Bulgera Gold Project resource estimate to 191,000 ounces within an optimised open-pit shell, underpinning a promising heap leach development pathway with strong metallurgical recoveries.

Austral Resources is advancing its Rocklands Copper Project refurbishment with major milestones met, including securing a new SAG mill and confirming infrastructure readiness for 3Mtpa processing, keeping the project on track and budget.

Maronan Metals has reported robust assay results from its 2025 infill drilling, revealing significant shallow copper-gold and silver-lead mineralisation that could boost early mining inventory. A revised boxcut design also promises to cut excavation volumes substantially.

Finder Energy has launched a $3 million Share Purchase Plan offering eligible shareholders in Australia and New Zealand the chance to buy shares at $0.50 each, a 15% discount to recent prices. The funds will accelerate engineering and procurement for the KTJ oil project.