Latest Pilot Plant News

Altech Batteries has raised $6 million through a share placement to accelerate development and commercialisation of its innovative battery technologies, including the CERENERGY solid-state battery and Silumina Anodes.

Kinetiko Energy and FFS Refiners have formalised a joint development agreement to co-develop a pilot LNG plant at Brakfontein, marking a significant step in South Africa’s energy transition. The initial phase involves co-funded drilling and gas testing with plans to scale LNG production substantially.

St George Mining has secured A$72.5 million in institutional and strategic funding to advance its Araxá rare earths and niobium project in Brazil towards a final investment decision. The capital raise underscores the project's strategic importance amid tightening global critical minerals supply chains.

Podium Minerals has initiated a fully underwritten entitlement offer to raise approximately A$7 million, aiming to fund pilot plant testing and resource expansion at its Parks Reef PGM Project. The offer invites eligible shareholders to acquire new shares at 6.4 cents each, reinforcing Podium’s growth trajectory amid rising platinum group metal prices.

Kinetiko Energy hosts senior South African government dignitaries at its Brakfontein gas project, highlighting record gas flows and plans for a pilot LNG plant to address the country’s energy crisis.

Altech Batteries has achieved a major milestone with its Silumina Anodes™, delivering 88.5% capacity retention after 500 cycles and a 40% capacity boost over graphite anodes. This advancement promises longer electric vehicle ranges and lighter battery packs.

Volt Resources is advancing its Alabama Graphite Refinery project to produce high purity graphite in the US, leveraging proven Ukrainian technology and targeting near-term commercial production with low capital costs and strong environmental credentials.

Kinetiko Energy's latest gas flow test at well 271-KA03PT06 in South Africa delivers record extended flow rates, significantly boosting the commercial outlook for its Brakfontein gas cluster.

St George Mining secures government support to establish a cutting-edge pilot plant and research centre at its Araxá Project, aiming to refine rare earth and niobium processing in Brazil. This initiative builds on historic metallurgical success and positions the company at the forefront of critical metals supply chain development.

Meteoric Resources has obtained crucial environmental consent to operate within the sensitive buffer zone of the Serra da Pedra Branca sanctuary, clearing a major hurdle for its Caldeira Rare Earth Project in Brazil.

Podium Minerals has announced a major metallurgical breakthrough with a new concentrator flowsheet achieving approximately 80% recovery of key platinum group metals, advancing its Parks Reef Project towards commercialisation.

Podium Minerals has launched a A$12 million capital raising to accelerate development at its Parks Reef platinum group metals project, following a key metallurgical breakthrough and resource upgrades.