Latest Metallurgical Processing News

Impact Minerals secures an 80% stake in the Lake Hope High Purity Alumina project following a robust Pre-Feasibility Study, while progressing pilot plant commissioning and a strategic joint venture in NSW.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited has secured major engineering contracts for its Definitive Feasibility Study, setting the stage for construction in 2027. The project’s strategic importance under the EU Critical Raw Materials Act highlights its role in the battery minerals supply chain.

Temas Resources Corp. has successfully listed on the ASX, raising AU$11 million to advance its patented Regenerative Chloride Leach technology and strategic Québec titanium projects. The move aims to reshape Western critical metals supply chains with cost-effective, sustainable processing solutions.

Rox Resources has secured final underground mining permits for its Youanmi Gold Project, setting the stage for immediate mining activities with Byrnecut Australia mobilising this month. Processing plant approvals and infrastructure developments are progressing, aiming for production in early 2026.

Australian Strategic Materials secures A$50.8 million via share placement to fund Korean plant expansion and advance US metals project, while navigating complex supply chain and funding risks.

Podium Minerals has achieved a metallurgical breakthrough at its Parks Reef project, delivering an 80% recovery of key metals and a 50-fold concentrate grade upgrade. The company is advancing a A$12 million capital raise to accelerate development amid soaring platinum and palladium prices.

Encounter Resources has reported significant rare earth element mineralisation across multiple prospects in Western Australia's West Arunta, highlighting the region's emerging status as a major niobium-REE province.

Nagambie Resources has amended its drilling update to include detailed economic assumptions and geological parallels with the nearby Costerfield Mine, reinforcing confidence in its Nagambie Mine project.

Critical Metals Corp has signed a multi-year letter of intent to supply rare earth concentrate from its Greenland project to Ucore Rare Metals’ US Department of Defense-backed processing facility, aiming to build a China-independent supply chain.

James Bay Minerals reveals promising drill results indicating potential extensions to its near-surface gold resource at the Independence Project in Nevada, highlighting new stacked lodes and significant mineralised intercepts.

Lindian Resources has approved the Final Investment Decision for its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, securing full funding and a strategic partnership with Iluka Resources. The company is raising A$91.5 million via institutional placement to advance development and expansion plans.

ABx Group has sent a 100 kg bulk sample from its Deep Leads rare earths project to ANSTO for production of a high-purity mixed rare earth carbonate, confirming exceptional grades and extraction potential. The milestone underscores ABx’s progress toward low-cost, environmentally friendly rare earth supply.