Latest Project Finance News

Lakes Blue Energy is positioning its Wombat Gas Project as a key contributor to Victoria's energy security and emerging AI infrastructure, with a conceptual study projecting a post-tax NPV10 of A$605 million and first gas in early 2029.

Sunshine Metals has secured the Mt Moss Operation for $18 million, setting the stage for gold production by mid-2027 and progressing engineering, financing, and exploration activities.

Iluka Resources has locked in a long-term supply deal with VHM Limited for rare earth concentrate from the Goschen project, underpinning its Eneabba refinery feedstock with a $40 million convertible note commitment to aid project development.

Altech Batteries has gained a three-month extension to secure full financial close on its €46.7 million German government grant, supporting its innovative CERENERGY® Sodium Chloride Solid State battery project in Saxony.

Akora Resources has placed the remaining $1.54 million shortfall from its entitlement offer and raised an additional $164,000 in a placement, bolstering funds to advance its Bekisopa iron ore project in Madagascar.

Tesoro Gold has accelerated its Definitive Feasibility Study and development readiness for the 1.82Moz Ternera deposit, forming strategic alliances and advancing financing plans.

Sheffield Resources has negotiated further waivers and deferrals on key loan repayments for its Thunderbird Mineral Sands Mine, extending relief on obligations due through mid-2026. However, the outcome of ongoing debt restructuring talks remains uncertain.

Prairie Lithium restructures its board to sharpen focus on commercial lithium production, with Paul Lloyd stepping up as Executive Chairman to lead corporate strategy and financing.

West Wits Mining has fully repaid its USD 12.5 million Nebari loan facility, unlocking the path to financial close and imminent drawdown of a ZAR 875 million (~USD 53 million) senior loan. This milestone underpins the Qala Shallows Project’s ramp-up to steady-state gold production.

KGL Resources has launched a A$300 million equity raising to complete funding for the Jervois Copper Project, combining it with a US$300 million streaming deal and existing cash to fully finance construction and production.

Akora Resources has completed a $3.3 million equity raise combining a $1.6 million placement and a modest $187,000 entitlement offer, positioning the company to push forward with mine development following its recent mining permit grant.

Toubani Resources has delivered a fresh batch of high-grade gold intercepts from its Kobada Gold Project in Mali, reinforcing the project's potential as it gears up for a Mineral Resource Estimate update in Q3 2026.