Latest Pilot Plant News

Zeotech Limited has successfully completed a two-year methane control program, developing a zeolite-based biofilter that reduces landfill methane emissions by more than 90%. The company is now preparing for on-site trials and commercial deployment.

MTM Critical Metals has clarified that recent spikes in its share price and trading volume are linked to an external US technology report, not undisclosed company information. The company reaffirms ongoing progress in its Flash Joule Heating technology and supply agreements.

Sparc Technologies is progressing its innovative green hydrogen pilot plant and graphene-based anti-corrosion trials, supported by a recent A$2.7 million capital raise to accelerate commercialisation and R&D.

Altech Batteries has launched an operational pilot plant in Germany producing its proprietary Silumina Anodes, promising a 50% increase in lithium-ion battery capacity with improved longevity.

Andromeda Metals has successfully produced ultra-high purity alumina (HPA) at 99.9985% purity using a novel, cost-effective, and lower carbon process from kaolin sourced at its Great White Project. Independent validation confirms the breakthrough, positioning the company to capitalize on growing global demand.

Everest Metals has secured a $50,000 CSIRO Kick-Start voucher to conduct advanced geochemical studies on rubidium, lithium, and caesium at its Mt Edon project, aiming to enhance recovery processes and exploration targeting over nine months.

Lithium Energy Limited has received over US$33 million from the partial sale of its Solaroz Lithium Brine Project and acquired a 100% stake in the Capricorn Gold-Copper Belt Project, positioning itself for a strategic turnaround amid ASX suspension.

White Energy Company Limited has marked significant progress in its mining exploration and coal technology divisions during the March 2025 quarter, including achieving a key farm-in milestone and raising $3.7 million net from an entitlement offer.

Green Technology Metals (ASX: GT1) reports a significant lithium resource increase to 30.4 million tonnes and advances key projects in Ontario, while implementing strategic cost controls amid challenging market conditions.

Toro Energy has completed a re-optimisation of its Lake Maitland mining pit at the Wiluna Uranium Project, integrating updated uranium and vanadium resource estimates and rising cost assumptions. The company is progressing a scoping study update while engaging with native title groups, positioning itself amid strengthening uranium market conditions.

Hawsons Iron Limited has completed key process optimisation activities, including promising dry grinding tests that suggest significant energy and cost savings. The company is finalising a Project Study and attracting new investor interest following recent industry engagements.

Green Critical Minerals has fast-tracked its VHD Graphite pilot plant commissioning, producing prototype blocks with record-breaking density and thermal performance, while securing strategic partnerships and advancing key projects.