Production at the Australian mine is scheduled to restart in the final quarter of 2026. According to Kostas Bintas, the firm's global head of metals and minerals, the deal serves as a key pillar in expanding the company's precious metals footprint while financing environmentally focused rehabilitation at the site.

Mercuria, which generates over USD 140 billion in annual revenue, maintains a global reach spanning energy transition assets and critical minerals. This agreement marks a shift toward securing long-term supply chains through direct investment in resource development, rather than relying solely on traditional spot-market trading.