Latest Chemicals News

EAU Lithium has locked in a Master Services Agreement with South American EPCM leader SEPCON, setting the stage for pilot plant deployment and advancing lithium production plans in Bolivia.

PMET Resources has partnered with Mitsui and Microwave Chemical to test microwave calcination technology for on-site lithium refining at Shaakichiuwaanaan, aiming to leverage Quebec’s renewable hydro power to boost value capture and reduce logistics.

International Graphite Ltd (ASX:IG6) has partnered with Alkeemia S.p.A. to establish a graphite processing facility in Italy, aiming for first production in the second half of 2027 and a final investment decision by Q3 2026.

Lithium Universe (ASX: LU7) has completed the detailed process flow sheet for a novel hydrometallurgical technology licensed from the University of Edinburgh to extract gold and copper from electronic waste. The low-temperature, reagent-recycling method aims to disrupt traditional smelting with environmental and cost benefits.

OD6 Metals reveals multi-element assay results from its Quinn Fluorspar Project showing exceptionally low impurities and high fluorspar grades, supporting potential direct shipping Metspar and upgraded AcidSpar products.

ABx Group and Good Importing International are progressing their bauxite projects in Queensland and New South Wales, with environmental approvals on track and significant investments underway.

Gold Mountain Limited has reported additional high-grade rare earth mineralisation at its Ayrton Senna Prospect within the Down Under Project in Brazil, with assay results highlighting shallow mineralisation open at depth and strong magnet rare earth oxide ratios.

Energy Transition Minerals (ASX: ETM) has identified ten new rare earth mineralised zones at Kvanefjeld, including a significant 1.8km trend with uranium levels below Greenland’s legal threshold, but faces regulatory uncertainty as licence renewal is recommended for denial.

Barton Gold has completed a 3,677m drilling program at its Tolmer Silver discovery, confirming high-grade silver mineralisation with assays exceeding 2,000 gram-metres and producing a concentrate grading over 100,000 g/t Ag without complex processing.

Ark Mines has produced high-grade monazite and titanium dioxide products from its Sandy Mitchell heavy mineral concentrate, marking a key step toward commercialising its North Queensland rare earths project.

Lithium Universe (ASX: LU7) has demonstrated near-complete recovery of gold and copper from electronic waste using a novel, low-temperature hydrometallurgical process developed by the University of Edinburgh. This breakthrough supports its push into sustainable metal recycling and lithium supply chain projects.

Wesfarmers outlines a bold growth and productivity agenda centred on AI integration, expanding retail footprints, and lithium project progress, underpinning strong shareholder returns and portfolio resilience.