Latest Project Finance News

Neometals Ltd has launched a 1-for-6 entitlement offer at A$0.04 per share alongside a two-tranche placement, targeting a combined A$13 million to advance gold and critical minerals projects.

Bannerman Energy has locked in a landmark US$321.5 million strategic investment from CNNC Overseas Limited, enabling debt-free construction of its Etango Uranium Project and setting the stage for a Final Investment Decision in H2 2026.

Syrah Resources delivered a record 24kt graphite production at Balama and secured US$72 million in equity to support medium-term ramp-up and Vidalia commercialisation, navigating a complex US trade environment.

Toubani Resources has kicked off construction at its Kobada Gold Project in Mali following a positive Final Investment Decision, while securing a US$83.5 million financing package to support development.

Arafura Rare Earths has locked in binding cornerstone equity agreements worth approximately A$230 million, bolstering its path to a final investment decision for the Nolans Project. The company also acquired critical camp infrastructure and is progressing technology development and offtake negotiations amid supportive government frameworks.

Element 25 progresses its Butcherbird manganese expansion targeting 1.1Mtpa output, securing key contracts and raising $18 million to fuel growth in steel and battery markets.

Sovereign Metals' March 2026 update reveals a robust DFS for its Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project, a substantial resource upgrade, strategic offtake MOUs, and a high-value heavy rare earth by-product discovery.

Grange Resources delivered a steady first quarter in 2026 with solid production at Savage River, no lost time injuries for nearly three years, and progressing financing for its North Pit Underground project.

Audalia Resources has unveiled a maiden Ore Reserve for its Medcalf vanadium-titanium-iron project alongside an updated Pre-feasibility Study outlining two viable development options with strong economic returns. The company faces a tight cash position but is pursuing a $450,000 capital raise to sustain progress.

Centaurus Metals has secured a binding offtake deal with Glencore and attracted up to US$320 million in financing offers for its Jaguar Nickel Project, while advancing exploration and pilot testing at its Brazilian copper-gold and iron ore assets.

Vanadium Resources (ASX: VR8) has signed a non-binding offtake term sheet with U.S. Vanadium for 100% of vanadium slag from its Steelpoortdrift V-Iron Plant, while appointing Rand Merchant Bank to secure project financing.

Santana Minerals advanced its Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project in New Zealand with a confirmed consent decision date, major equipment agreements, and a substantial capital raise, setting the stage for development.