Latest Construction News

Alligator Energy has successfully completed the construction of its Samphire Uranium Project pilot plant, achieving practical completion safely, on schedule, and under budget. The company is now set to begin its Field Recovery Trial in early 2026, marking a pivotal step toward project development.

Ausgold Limited has successfully completed a Share Purchase Plan, raising $10 million after scaling back oversubscriptions, contributing to a total $90 million capital raise for its Katanning Gold Project development.

Austal has won a A$135 million contract extension to build two additional Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats for the Australian Border Force, expanding its fleet and reinforcing maritime security capabilities.

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited has landed $90 million in new contracts spanning battery storage, education facilities, and water infrastructure, reinforcing its foothold in key growth sectors.

Altech Batteries has abruptly ended its partnership with AMPower, shifting focus to its own advanced battery technologies as part of a strategic reset by its new board.

Saunders International has landed a $20 million subcontract to upgrade fuel infrastructure at RAAF Base Learmonth, marking a strategic expansion in Western Australia’s defence sector.

PeopleIN Limited has announced the sale of its Health and Community brands to Healthcare Australia for $20.25 million, unlocking capital to fuel growth in infrastructure, defence, and agriculture sectors.

Aspire Mining has secured a $69.9 million lump-sum EPC contract with China Coal Technology and Engineering Group’s international arm, significantly de-risking its Ovoot Coking Coal Project and targeting first coal production by late 2027.

Zeotech Limited has completed a significant test pit at its Toondoon Kaolin Project, producing over 2,300 tonnes of kaolin and progressing key approvals to fast-track mining and product development.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has been hit with a $50 million operational risk capital charge by APRA, while AUSTRAC launches an enforcement investigation into serious AML/CTF breaches. The bank commits to intensifying risk management efforts amid regulatory scrutiny.

International Graphite Limited has secured development approval for its Collie graphite processing facility, marking a significant step toward integrated graphite production in Western Australia.

Lake Resources has secured a crucial environmental management plan approval for its Kachi Lithium Project, marking a significant step toward final environmental impact assessment clearance and sustainable lithium production.