Latest Chemical Processing News

ACDC Metals has advanced its Goschen Central project with a significant resource upgrade and positive scoping study, positioning itself as a key player in critical minerals supply chains.

Reward Minerals Ltd spotlights its promising Copper Lance VMS project in Newfoundland with historic high-grade copper samples and outlines strategic plans to optimize the Beyondie SOP Potash Plant in Western Australia using proprietary technology.

Black Dragon Gold has withdrawn its application to classify the Salave Gold Project as a Project of Strategic Interest in Asturias, Spain, planning a stronger resubmission backed by legal clarity and community support.

Octava Minerals has secured a conditional acquisition of the Federation copper-zinc project in Tasmania and reported promising bioleaching results at its Byro rare earths and lithium project, underpinning plans for further exploration and development.

Critica Limited has produced its first high-grade Mixed Rare Earth Product from the Jupiter Deposit, achieving 84% total rare earth oxides and validating its beneficiation-first processing strategy. This milestone marks a pivotal shift from exploration to development for the company.

Neometals reports promising gold exploration results at Barrambie and advances lithium and vanadium projects with major partners, while completing a key business sale.

PMET Resources has successfully produced commercial-grade pollucite concentrate from its Shaakichiuwaanaan Project, revealing a promising pathway to valuable caesium co-products alongside lithium and tantalum.

Altech has detailed its Sodium Nickel Chloride (SNC) battery technology designed specifically for hazardous explosive environments, highlighting superior safety, longevity, and minimal maintenance compared to traditional battery chemistries.

Altamin Limited has been awarded a A$3.62 million refundable grant to advance its Lazio project in Italy, aiming to develop an innovative geothermal-powered process for extracting critical raw materials like lithium, boron, and sulphate of potash.

Metal Powder Works has achieved a key validation milestone for its commercially pure titanium powder, confirming performance on par with industry benchmarks for cold spray applications. This breakthrough positions MPW to expand into the lucrative aerospace and advanced manufacturing markets.

Pilbara Minerals reported a 4% increase in lithium production for FY25 despite a 39% revenue drop amid falling prices, maintaining a robust balance sheet and outlining optimistic FY26 growth plans.

PWR Holdings Limited posted a 6.7% revenue decline and a 60.6% drop in net profit for FY2025, impacted by contract completions and factory relocation. Despite short-term setbacks, the company is investing heavily in new facilities, aerospace growth, and sustainability initiatives.