Latest Chemical Production News

ABx Group’s ALCORE subsidiary has begun civil construction at its Bell Bay pilot plant, advancing a novel process to produce hydrogen fluoride from aluminium smelter by-products, addressing Australia’s dependence on imports.

PMET Resources has achieved over 97% caesium extraction from pollucite concentrate using sulphuric acid leaching at SGS Canada, while parallel proprietary testwork with Koch Technology Solutions advances value-added caesium chemical pathways.

Foresta Group Holdings has received allowance from the USPTO for its US patent application covering its proprietary rosin and terpene production process, expected to protect its technology until at least 2041.

European Metals Holdings has secured critical regulatory milestones for its Cinovec Lithium Project, submitting the full Environmental Impact Assessment and obtaining Regional Rezoning approval. The company also raised A$3.46 million to support ongoing development.

Neometals Ltd has launched a 1-for-6 entitlement offer at A$0.04 per share alongside a two-tranche placement, targeting a combined A$13 million to advance gold and critical minerals projects.

Venari Minerals has achieved a key metallurgical milestone by producing 99.5% pure battery-grade lithium carbonate from its Red Mountain Project in Nevada, highlighting its potential as a domestic US lithium chemical source alongside valuable by-products.

ABx Group has secured partnerships in two major Australian Government R&D initiatives aimed at advancing rare earths refining and exploration technologies, accelerating development of its ionic clay rare earth project in Tasmania.

Pilot Energy is advancing Australia’s first Direct Air Capture demonstration facility at its Cliff Head site, aiming to start operations by mid-2026 and pave the way for a large-scale carbon removal plant.

Neometals Ltd has resolved a longstanding legal dispute with a $1 million settlement, clearing the way to focus on advancing its Barrambie Gold Project and sustainable processing technologies.

Foresta Group Holdings has formalised a 30-year lease for its Kawerau site in New Zealand, marking a pivotal step in advancing its integrated biomass manufacturing ambitions.

ABx Group Limited has reported significant progress across its rare earths, fluorine chemical, and bauxite mining projects, underpinned by a $6 million capital raise and promising metallurgical results.

ABx Group has extended its rare earth discovery in northern Tasmania with new scout drilling revealing high-grade mineralisation rich in critical heavy rare earths. Positioned near surface and aligned with Australia’s Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve, ABx’s findings could reshape supply chains for these vital elements.