Latest Plant Construction News

Blue Star Helium has reported robust flow rates from multiple development wells and received permitting approval for a helium and CO2 processing plant, advancing its path to first production in H1 2025.

Adelong Gold Limited has secured an additional $400,000 through a placement, increasing total funds raised to $1.573 million. This capital injection aims to fast-track exploration and development at its flagship gold project and lithium assets in Brazil.

Firebird Metals has inked a non-binding MoU with global mining giant Eramet to supply manganese ore for its upcoming battery-grade manganese plant in China, marking a pivotal step toward production. The agreement aims to evolve into a long-term supply contract by 2026, underpinning Firebird’s growth in the EV battery materials market.

Peninsula Energy has resumed uranium production at its flagship Lance Projects in Wyoming after a five-year pause, marking a pivotal step towards becoming a fully independent uranium producer. The company also announced key executive appointments and progress on plant construction despite some cost overruns and operational challenges.

Vertex Minerals has completed construction and begun commissioning of its Gravity Gold plant at the Reward Gold Mine, supported by significant capital raises and strategic hires.

Impact Minerals reports a maiden Measured Resource at its Lake Hope High Purity Alumina Project and secures $2.87 million in government funding to accelerate pilot plant development, while progressing exploration and IPO plans for other assets.

Besra Gold Inc. reports a robust cash position of A$23.2 million, supporting the expanded Jugan Bankable Feasibility Study that now includes a hybrid open-pit and underground mining approach. The renewal of the Jugan mining lease remains pending but progress continues with key metallurgical and geotechnical work underway.

Meeka Metals has made substantial strides in developing its Murchison Gold Project, backed by a fully funded expansion and a robust feasibility study projecting $1 billion in pre-tax free cash flow over 10 years. With first gold targeted for mid-2025, infrastructure and mining operations are advancing ahead of schedule.

Sparc Technologies has committed to Stage 2 of its hydrogen joint venture, secured a pioneering patent in Morocco, and progressed graphene additive trials, signaling momentum in its clean energy and materials innovation.

International Graphite advances its vision of a fully integrated graphite supply chain in Western Australia, securing significant government funding and delivering promising drilling and testwork results at its Springdale project.