Latest Community Development News

Evion Group has marked a key milestone with its first expandable graphite shipment from its India joint venture, while progressing critical permitting for its flagship Maniry Graphite Project in Madagascar. The company also secured $2 million in funding to support expansion and development.

Mayur Resources has completed a significant $100.1 million capital raise and secured $115 million in debt to fully fund its Central Lime Project in Papua New Guinea, while progressing construction and community agreements. The company is also rebranding to Pacific Lime and Cement Limited to reflect its new strategic focus.

Lotus Resources is on track to restart uranium production at its Kayelekera project in Malawi by Q3 2025, backed by strong funding and binding offtake agreements covering up to 3.8 million pounds of uranium from 2026. Meanwhile, its Letlhakane project in Botswana advances with an updated scoping study supporting robust production potential.

Genmin Limited marks a pivotal quarter with the appointment of CEO Andrew Taplin, signing of a key mining convention with Gabon, and a binding MoU with Sinohydro to advance its flagship Baniaka iron ore project.

APC Minerals has completed a significant 2,628m drilling program at its Laverton Downs Gold Project and successfully raised $1.93 million through a fully underwritten entitlement offer, while streamlining its Lake Wells tenure to reduce holding costs.

Predictive Discovery Limited has reported robust drilling results at its Bankan Gold Project in Guinea, alongside key environmental approvals and a strategic A$69 million capital raise, positioning the company for accelerated development.

Peak Rare Earths made significant strides in the March 2025 quarter, progressing its Ngualla Rare Earth Project, securing A$8.5 million in capital, and benefiting from a surge in rare earth prices driven by growing EV demand and evolving Chinese regulations.

Nickel Industries delivered a robust US$97.3 million Adjusted EBITDA in Q1 2025 despite production challenges and a declining nickel price. Key milestones include approval to nearly double Hengjaya Mine’s ore sales quota and a strategic deferral of substantial ENC acquisition payments.

Mayur Resources has made significant strides in its Central Lime and Cement Project, finalising a Community Development Agreement and initiating early construction. The company also secured a decade-long quicklime supply alliance and progressed its Orokolo Bay Industrial Sands Project with a major investment partner.

Lotus Resources has fast-tracked the restart of its Kayelekera uranium project in Malawi, targeting production by Q3 2025, backed by a $132 million capital raise. Meanwhile, its Letlhakane project in Botswana reports a 65% increase in measured and indicated uranium resources.

Sovereign Metals has delivered an Optimised Prefeasibility Study reaffirming Kasiya’s status as a globally significant rutile and graphite project, alongside advancing rehabilitation efforts and positive graphite test results.

St Barbara Limited has secured Warden Court hearing dates for early April 2025, marking a pivotal step in renewing its Simberi Mining Lease in Papua New Guinea with strong local stakeholder backing.