Latest Advanced Technology News

Nimy Resources has successfully completed Phase 2 drilling at its Block 3 Gallium prospect in Western Australia, intercepting key host rock in 9 of 11 holes. Phase 3 drilling has now commenced to explore extensions beyond the original target.

American Rare Earths has installed groundwater monitoring wells at its Cowboy State Mine, advancing environmental permitting and keeping its rare earth project on track for 2029 production.

Web Travel Group Limited reported a robust 22% increase in Total Transaction Value for FY25, despite a 14% dip in EBITDA due to margin pressures and higher costs. The company is strategically investing in supply and technology to target $10 billion TTV by FY30.

Ionic Rare Earths, through its Viridion joint venture, has delivered the first recycled rare earth oxides to Brazil’s CIT SENAI ITR, marking a key step toward a domestic magnet supply chain in South America.

Orbital Corporation has appointed Stephen Pearce as CEO, marking a strategic shift from engine development to commercialising propulsion and flight management systems for defence UAVs.

Rimfire Pacific Mining has agreed to sell an option on its Cowal Copper Gold Project to Copper Search Limited, unlocking up to $700,000 in milestone payments. This strategic move allows Rimfire to concentrate on its scandium assets amid tightening global supply.

WestStar Industrial’s subsidiary SIMPEC has landed a $17 million contract to deliver key construction works for a pioneering lithium refining plant in Western Australia, marking a significant step in Australia’s energy transition.

Hastings Technology Metals has entered a binding agreement with Wyloo to form a 60:40 joint venture on the Yangibana Rare Earths and Niobium Project, with Wyloo taking the lead on funding and management. This partnership aims to de-risk project development and accelerate progress toward final investment decision.

EQ Resources has secured an extension of credit facilities from its major shareholder Oaktree, ensuring continued operations at its flagship Barruecopardo tungsten mine in Spain through 2025. The company is also actively restructuring its debt to strengthen its financial position amid improving production and market conditions.

European Lithium Ltd has released compelling assay results from historical deep diamond drilling at its Tanbreez Rare Earth Project in Greenland, confirming high-grade rare earth oxides and significant gallium concentrations that support potential resource expansion.

New Frontier Minerals has reported exceptional assay results from its Harts Range Project in the Northern Territory, revealing two new heavy rare earth element prospects with significant niobium and tantalum mineralisation. These findings extend a mineralised corridor over two kilometres and set the stage for upcoming drill programs.

Chilwa Minerals has validated a significant swarm of carbonatites enriched with rare earth elements at its Lake Chilwa project, with ongoing diamond drilling underway and assay results expected soon.