Forrestania closes in on Edna May gold production

By Chloe Coutinho

Monday, 19 October 2026

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Forrestania Resources (ASX: FRS) is targeting first gold production at its Edna May processing facility in WA by the end of 2026, with ore processing expected to begin in mid-December as refurbishment works near completion.

The MOU supports Metallium’s plan to develop a national network of e-waste processing facilities, strategically located near major e-waste collection hubs, rapidly expanding U.S. data centre industrial parks and regional industrial corridors with strong logistics and waste generation.

(Image source: Curtin University) Pictured L-R are Curtin University Associate Professor Elsayed Oraby with Draslovka chief technology officer Ivor Bryan.

$3M partnership to drive innovation in critical minerals sector

$3M partnership to drive innovation in critical minerals sector Curtin University has announced a new $3m research collaboration with Mining Process Solutions (MPS), a division of Draslovka to commercialise a safer more sustainable mineral extraction technology in the resources sector. The project, one of 47 research initiatives supported by the Resources Technology and Critical Minerals Trailblazer to date, will focus on advancing glycine leaching technology through a new Innovative Leaching Research Project Team led by Curtin University Associate Professor Elsayed Oraby. “The non-toxic amino acid has the potential to replace hazardous chemicals like cyanide in mineral...

The State Government aims to support WA businesses' prequalification processes with wind turbine componentry for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), the upgrade of plant and equipment and provide professional advice.

$8m allocated to WA wind energy program

$8m allocated to WA wind energy program The WA Government has signed a collaborative agreement with Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) to establish a wind energy industry support program. As part of the State’s Wind Turbine Manufacturing Initiative, $8m will be committed to establishing the program which will assist local businesses in their pursuit to manufacture and service wind turbine components and power up WA's energy capabilities. WA Minister assisting the State and Industry Development, Jobs and Trade Minister Stephen Dawson says the program will support the...

The terms agreed with NAIF include a commitment by De Grey to continue to engage closely with the Kariyarra People, the Native Title holders of the land on which Hemi is located.

$150m boost for De Grey’s Hemi gold project

$150m boost for De Grey’s Hemi gold project De Grey (ASX: DEG) is progressing on the development of the WA Hemi gold project after receiving a $150m loan from the Federal Government’s Northen Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF). De Grey managing director Glenn Jardine says the company appreciates the strong support for the development shown by NAIF and acknowledges the important role played by the Federal Resources and Northern Australia Minister Madeleine King and the Federal Northern Australia Special Envoy Luke Gosling. “Hemi is an...

The transaction results in the cancellation in full of the outstanding $123m exchangeable notes previously held by Wyloo.

Wyloo and Hastings finalise rare earths JV

Wyloo and Hastings finalise rare earths JV Wyloo Gascoyne and Hasting Technology Metals will begin work on the Yangibana rare earths and niobium project in WA under their unincorporated joint venture (UJV). Andrew Forrest's private mining vehicle, Wyloo, now holds a 60% participating interest and has been appointed manager and operator of the UJV with Hastings retaining a 40% participating interest. The UJV covers all assets associated with the project, including Stage 1 being the Yangibana mine and beneficiation plant and Stage 2 being the hydrometallurgical plant. The formation of the UJV formalises the partnership between Hastings and...