Capricorn Metals’ Karlawinda gold project in Western Australia delivered strong December quarter output, positioning the operation to hit the upper end of its FY26 production guidance. The single-open-pit, carbon-in-leach operation near Newman has been running consistently above nameplate throughput on its 5 Mtpa processing plant, with stable mill availability and recoveries. Management signals that mine scheduling and grade control in the Bibra pit are supporting sustained ore feed quality, with further optimisation of drilling and blasting planned into 2026.

Ramelius Resources has opened FY26 with December quarter gold production of 45,610oz, keeping it on track to meet full-year guidance and underpin expansion plans at its Mt Magnet and Edna May operations in Western Australia. The company is progressing studies on higher-grade underground feed beneath the Stellar and Eridanus pits at Mt Magnet and evaluating a potential cutback at Edna May to extend open-pit life. Consistent output at current all-in sustaining cost levels will be critical for funding any new decline development and mill upgrades without additional equity.

Caterpillar has expanded its collaboration with NVIDIA to embed “physical AI” and robotics across mining and heavy construction, building on its recently launched Cat AI Assistant. The partners plan to use NVIDIA’s accelerated computing and robotics platforms to develop AI-enhanced customer solutions and reconfigure Caterpillar manufacturing systems, targeting both autonomous and operator-assist applications. For mine operators, this signals faster deployment of AI-native fleets, from haul trucks to loaders, with tighter integration between onboard perception, fleet management and dealer support.