Latest Downstreaming News

Emperor Energy appoints Tim Handley as Managing Director to spearhead the Judith Gas Field's next phase, including the critical Judith-2 appraisal well planned for Q3 2026.

Brazilian Critical Minerals Ltd has produced a high-grade mixed rare earth carbonate with 52.5% total rare earth oxides and 41.5% magnet rare earth oxides from its Ema Project field trials, validating a low-capital in-situ recovery process.

American Rare Earths has successfully produced mixed rare earth oxides from Halleck Creek ore, marking a pivotal technical breakthrough in its mineral processing program. This achievement advances the project closer to commercial viability amid growing demand for critical minerals.

Li-FT Power Ltd. has agreed to acquire Winsome Resources Limited and a controlling interest in the Galinée property, aiming to create a leading hard rock lithium developer in Canada with enhanced resource scale and market presence.

Pure Resources Limited has raised $1.7 million through a share placement and option issuance to advance its Garnet Hills graphite project, highlighting promising jumbo flake graphite findings.

Resolution Minerals appoints Dr Adam Roper as Chief Metallurgist to advance antimony, tungsten, and gold processing at its Idaho Horse Heaven Project, aligning with US defense supply chain goals.

New Frontier Minerals is wrapping up its first reverse circulation drilling at Harts Range, with samples now en route for assay analysis. Meanwhile, progress at the Big One Deposit mining lease signals advancing copper ambitions.

MRG Metals has extended its rare earth alluvial footprint at the Adriano project in Mozambique, revealing promising heavy mineral concentrations that hint at a district-scale mineralised system.

Kingsland Minerals has initiated a Pre-feasibility Study for its Leliyn Graphite Project, partnering with Quinbrook to test graphite concentrate for battery anode applications. This marks a significant step toward developing a world-scale graphite operation in the Northern Territory.

Locksley Resources has launched an Expression of Interest process to select a leading U.S. engineering firm for the Desert Antimony Mine pilot plant design, marking a critical step toward establishing a domestic antimony supply chain aligned with federal priorities.

Volt Resources has locked in a $11.1 million equity investment from Unbounded Opportunities Fund to accelerate development of its Bunyu Graphite Project in Tanzania, aiming to boost production and cut costs.

StepChange Holdings has agreed to acquire Perth-based BroadReach, significantly boosting its ICT advisory capabilities and government sector footprint. The deal enhances StepChange’s role in digital transformation programs with a $2.5 million upfront payment plus performance-linked earn-outs.