Latest Commercial Scale Up News

Elevate Uranium has successfully assembled its U-pgrade™ Demonstration/Pilot Plant in Namibia, with steady state operations expected to start in January 2026. This milestone aims to validate a proprietary beneficiation process that could transform uranium processing economics.

Askari Metals advances its flagship Nejo Project in Ethiopia with strong government backing and a planned maiden drilling campaign targeting high-grade gold zones. The company is well funded and poised for a busy 2026 exploration season.

Prairie Lithium has locked in a decade-long agreement to supply lithium-bearing crystallite to Hydro Lithium’s South Korean refinery, marking a strategic step in its commercial-scale production and market entry.

Firebird Metals has achieved a significant technical milestone with its manganese iron phosphate precursor outperforming China industry benchmarks, setting the stage for commercial production at its Australian Demonstration Plant in 2026.

Pathkey.AI Ltd has announced a pro rata non-renounceable rights issue to raise approximately $920,517, alongside a $2.5 million placement, aiming to fund enhancements to its AI platform and strategic expansion.

Neurizon Therapeutics has completed manufacturing three GMP registration batches of its lead ALS drug candidate NUZ-001 ahead of schedule, paving the way for FDA submissions and clinical trial enrollment.

Talga Group has applied for a SEK 1.1 billion grant to fund a commercial-scale battery anode plant in Sweden, complementing existing EU funding and securing strong customer interest.

Prairie Lithium has completed critical groundwork at its Canadian lithium brine project, setting the stage for construction and commercial operations in 2026 amid rising lithium prices.

Everest Metals Corporation has reported impressive rubidium assay results up to 0.79% Rb₂O from its Phase 2 drilling at the Mt Edon Critical Mineral Project, reinforcing the potential for resource expansion ahead of a planned upgrade in early 2026.

Papyrus Australia has secured a $4.2 million contract to manufacture biodegradable Collar Keeper® products for the mining sector, marking its shift from R&D to commercial production. The agreement with TBS Mining Solutions sets the stage for sustainable innovation in mining operations.

Pathkey.AI has secured A$2.5 million through a placement and launched a nearly A$1 million rights issue to fund expansion of its AI-driven TrialKey platform and pursue strategic acquisitions, alongside key board changes.

Redivium Limited confirms a setback in securing its Wrexham recycling plant lease but maintains strong project fundamentals and explores innovative refining technology to boost UK battery material production.