Latest Regional Infrastructure News

Forrestania Resources has boosted its Lady Lyla gold deposit resource to 41,700 ounces at a higher grade, unveiling a maiden Indicated category that now constitutes the majority of the resource. The update follows a substantial drilling campaign and sets the stage for further development work at the Forrestania Gold Hub in Western Australia.

Boab Metals has sealed a $109 million EPC contract with GR Engineering to refurbish and relocate the DeGrussa processing plant to its Sorby Hills project, aiming for concentrate production by mid-2027.

Fredon, the electrical and mechanical arm of NRW Holdings (ASX:NWH), has secured $120 million in new contracts across Victoria and Western Australia, reinforcing its role in critical infrastructure projects.

Prairie Lithium has begun factory acceptance testing on North America's largest commercial-scale Direct Lithium Extraction unit, aiming for Q4 2026 commissioning and first revenue under a binding Hydro Lithium offtake.

Forrestania Resources has upgraded its Johnson Range gold resource to 130,730 ounces, marking a 26% increase supported by recent drilling and independent estimation.

Freehill Mining has secured and reviewed the Mineral Resource Estimate block model for its Blanco y Negro copper-gold project in Chile, enabling accelerated underground mine planning and highlighting growth potential amid a strengthening copper market.

Charger Metals has extended spodumene mineralisation at its Medcalf deposit to 700 metres depth, prompting a pending resource upgrade beyond the maiden 8.2Mt @ 1.0% Li2O estimate.

Australian Mines has reaffirmed strong economics for its Flemington Scandium Project, highlighting a robust 28-year mine life and significant leverage to scandium price scenarios.

Osteopore Limited posted a 10% quarter-on-quarter revenue increase to AUD 754K in Q1 CY26, driven by new distribution deals across China, Latin America, and Hong Kong, alongside launching 3D printing services and securing innovative bone graft technologies in Asia Pacific.

Australian Mines Limited's latest scoping study for its Flemington Scandium Project reveals strong financial metrics and significant upside potential tied to scandium pricing, underscoring the project's strategic position in critical minerals.

Lightning Minerals pivots to a gold-led Australian strategy, elevating its Mt Turner Project as the core value driver while shedding non-core lithium assets. The company aims to capitalise on strong initial drilling success and disciplined capital allocation amid evolving commodity cycles.

Forrestania Resources has started transporting ore from its British Hill gold deposit to the Lake Johnston processing facility, moving closer to production as plant refurbishment advances. The company is also partnering with local authorities to upgrade regional infrastructure.