Latest Advanced Manufacturing News

Mayur Resources has locked in $11.2 million in funding from Pacific Unison to kickstart production at its Orokolo Bay Industrial Sands Project in Papua New Guinea, targeting 500,000 tonnes of magnetite annually by late 2025.

Marmota Limited has completed an extensive 91-hole drilling campaign at its Muckanippie project, extending exploration westward based on promising visual heavy mineral feedback. Laboratory assays are expected within weeks, potentially confirming a significant titanium resource expansion.

Resouro Strategic Metals reports outstanding assay results from its Tiros Central Project in Brazil, revealing high-grade titanium dioxide and rare earth elements that underscore the project's global significance.

Tissue Repair Limited reports initial patient enrolment in its pivotal Phase 3 trial for TR987®, alongside a robust 35% quarterly sales increase for its TR Pro+® product. The company is also advancing manufacturing and distribution strategies to support growth.

Ionic Rare Earths reports strong progress on its Belfast rare earth oxide recycling facility, backed by a robust feasibility study and UK government grant applications, alongside strategic developments in Brazil and Uganda.

Li-S Energy has set a new benchmark in lithium-sulfur battery technology, achieving a record 456Wh/kg energy density and successfully powering its first UAV test flights, signaling strong momentum in sustainable battery innovation.

NewPeak Metals has acquired the Allaru Vanadium Project in Queensland, marking a strategic pivot into critical minerals, supported by a planned $2–3 million capital raise via rights issue.

Almonty Industries has secured an exclusive offtake agreement with South Korea’s SeAH Group to supply 100% of molybdenum from its Sangdong project, underpinning financial stability and strengthening local supply chains.

Ioneer Ltd has closed a $996 million loan from the U.S. Department of Energy to accelerate its Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project in Nevada, following key federal permitting milestones. Construction is targeted for 2025, promising to boost domestic critical mineral supply and create hundreds of jobs.

Heavy Rare Earths Limited (ASX:HRE) advanced its uranium exploration footprint in South Australia with a key asset acquisition and bolstered its balance sheet through a $2.46 million capital raise during the December 2024 quarter.

Petratherm Limited reports compelling high-grade titanium mineralisation at its Muckanippie Project, supported by successful drilling and mineralogical analyses. The company’s oversubscribed funding round strengthens its capacity for further exploration.

MTM Critical Metals reports solid progress on its US-based Flash Joule Heating demonstration plant, targeting a Q4 2025 start-up in Texas amid favorable regulatory and funding prospects.