Latest Water Infrastructure News

Alliance Nickel has begun vat leach testing on a bulk sample from its NiWest project, targeting a significant reduction in capital costs by replacing heap leaching with a lower-cost atmospheric process. Results are expected by late Q3 2026 and could reshape the project’s economics.

Native Mineral Resources Holdings Limited produced nearly 398 ounces of gold doré in its latest Blackjack smelt, with mining and processing activities progressing on schedule and larger campaigns expected next month.

Minerals 260 has kicked off early construction at its 4.5Moz Bullabulling Gold Project, aiming for plant construction in early 2027 and first gold output by late 2028. Key initiatives include a $59.1 million village contract, water infrastructure development, and extensive grade control drilling.

Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) reported its strongest operational performance since restarting Blackjack, with a June gold smelt producing 488.5 oz doré and May metallurgical metrics showing record gold recovery over 95%. Multiple mining fronts and ongoing exploration position NMR for growth in FY2027.

Maritana Minerals has increased the processing capacity of its Black Swan Processing Hub to 2.5 million tonnes per annum, with construction set to begin mid-2026 and first production expected in the second half of 2027.

SRG Global has locked in $1.85 billion in contracts across multiple sectors and upgraded its FY26 EBITDA guidance to the top end of $168 million, while initiating FY27 guidance between $190 million and $200 million, surpassing market expectations.

X2M Connect has secured a manufacturing licence for South Korea's first AI-enabled integrated smart water meter, aiming to capture a $1.3 billion hardware market and $52 million in recurring SaaS revenue by solving critical connectivity challenges.

Kingsgate Consolidated has secured royalty and water rights for its Nueva Esperanza silver-gold project in Chile, removing significant financial burdens and unlocking development potential.

Tamboran Resources has reported record gas flow rates from its Shenandoah South 6H well and secured US$188 million in a capital raise, positioning the company to deliver first gas in the Beetaloo Basin by Q3 2026.

MC Mining has secured a US$90 million capital injection from Kinetic Development Group, which now holds a 51% controlling stake, accelerating the Makhado Project towards production. New board appointments signal a strategic shift as the company pivots from development to operational ramp-up.

Alliance Nickel Limited has secured $2.4 million from a 63% take-up of its $4.15 million entitlement offer, with director Jamie Sullivan underwriting a portion of the shortfall. The remaining shares are yet to be placed as the company moves forward with its NiWest project.

GR Production Services secures a five-year $57 million operations and maintenance contract at the Sturt Plateau Compression Facility in the Northern Territory's Beetaloo Basin, with potential extension for three more years.