Tivan Establishes Operational Hub to Advance Critical Minerals Project

Mining company Tivan is laying the groundwork for its Speewah fluorite project by establishing a new regional base in Kununurra, Australia. This operational office is designed to enhance logistical coordination and community engagement as the firm progresses toward a final investment decision scheduled for August 2026. Management is creating the essential infrastructure required for the planned export pathway of these critical minerals.

Strategic Location and Government Backing

The selection of Kununurra in the East Kimberley region is a strategic move. From this hub, Tivan will oversee the construction of a planned 47-kilometer access road connecting to the Great Northern Highway. This link is a crucial component of the mine’s future export strategy, enabling efficient transport of raw materials.

Financial backing is being provided by the Australian government. An advance of USD 3 million from a critical minerals funding program has been secured, with the funds expected in August to support the completion of the Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS). The company had previously reported a 16 percent increase in the Speewah resource base to a total of 43.2 million tonnes.

Market Movements and Enhanced Profile

While operations advance, the stock market recently saw some profit-taking. Last Thursday, Tivan shares corrected by approximately 10.6 percent, following a period of strong performance. In today’s trading, the equity is responding positively to the expansion news, gaining around 8 percent to reach EUR 0.20.

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The company’s inclusion in the S&P/ASX Emerging Companies Index at the end of March has boosted its visibility among institutional investors. Furthermore, Tivan benefits from the geopolitical significance of its resources: the Speewah project is listed in joint U.S. and Japanese documents as a key future supplier for the semiconductor and battery industries, highlighting the site’s relevance to global supply chains.

Upcoming Catalysts and Project Timelines

April is set to be a pivotal month for resource definition and strategic planning. Tivan has outlined several key steps:

• Commencing a second phase of drilling at the Sandover project, involving 58 drill holes over 6,825 meters.
• Releasing a Scoping Study for the Molyhil project to define its economic parameters.
• Continuing the Speewah Feasibility Study, targeting completion in June.

The opening of the Kununurra office marks a shift toward on-the-ground operational execution. With secured capital inflow in August and pending drilling results from Sandover, the current quarter will reveal the robustness of the foundation for the planned production of acid-grade fluorite.