Latest Operational Readiness News

Pacgold has finalized its acquisition of the White Dam Gold Operation in South Australia, setting the stage for a near-term production restart with modest capital investment. The move complements its Queensland projects and offers a clear path to cash flow.

True North Copper has launched a right-sized Pre-Feasibility Study for its Cloncurry Copper Project following strong 2025 drilling results, aiming to refine resource estimates and optimise development plans ahead of a potential investment decision in 2026.

Phoslock Environmental Technologies is set to resume production at its Changxing factory after a four-year halt, signaling renewed confidence in market demand and operational stability.

Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has secured a strategic partnership with global construction giant PowerChina to accelerate development of its Orokolo Bay Industrial Sands Project in Papua New Guinea, targeting production by 2026.

Papyrus Australia has marked significant progress at its Adelaide R&D facility while its sustainable fibre board gains international recognition, setting the stage for expanded global partnerships.

Ryzon Materials Ltd has lodged a prospectus to raise up to $10 million through a share placement with free-attaching options, aiming to meet ASX conditions for lifting its securities suspension and advancing its Nachu graphite project.

Blue Star Helium reports substantial progress on its Galactica helium facility, maintaining its target for first production in December 2025. Key construction and equipment milestones have been achieved, signaling a critical phase in the project’s development.

88 Energy Limited updates on its Alaska-based Project Phoenix, announcing a fully funded horizontal well and extended flow test scheduled for Q3 2026, backed by joint venture partner Burgundy Xploration LLC. The project is positioned for first production as early as 2027 amid a resurgence in North Slope activity.

Element 25 Limited is making significant strides in expanding its Butcherbird Manganese Mine, securing $60 million in funding and advancing critical engineering and contract milestones to boost manganese concentrate production to 1.1 million tonnes per annum.

Yugo Metals has finalised preparations and signed a contract to commence its inaugural gold-focused diamond drilling at the Sinjakovo project, aiming to validate promising earlier exploration results.

Rox Resources (ASX – RXL) has delivered a comprehensive update on its Youanmi Gold Project, highlighting a compelling Definitive Feasibility Study and significant funding progress that set the stage for production in 2026.

Southern Palladium fast-tracks development at its Bengwenyama PGM Project, advancing drilling and infrastructure plans while securing key regulatory approvals.