Latest Critical Minerals Processing News

Mount Ridley Mines has lodged a provisional patent for its SelectroTM hydrometallurgical leach technology, demonstrating superior recoveries of rare earths, scandium, and gallium compared to conventional methods. The company is advancing testwork and commercial discussions to capitalise on the innovation.

Metallium Limited has demonstrated its Flash Joule Heating technology can process a broad range of critical metal feedstocks, from rare earth ores to industrial wastes, opening new commercial pathways beyond electronic waste.

Iondrive Limited has independently confirmed strong rare earth recoveries from U.S. magnet waste and gained Oklahoma government support for its first commercial processing module, advancing its U.S. commercialisation strategy.

Metallium has validated its Flash Joule Heating technology through extensive testing and multi-reactor operation, advancing towards commercial e-waste processing at its Texas campus in H1 2027.

Clean TeQ Water has marked a milestone with its inaugural recurring revenue from ATA® technology and a 45% jump in quarterly customer receipts, underpinned by contract wins and project progress across global water and critical minerals markets.

BCI Minerals has reached 85% construction completion at its Mardie Salt Operation and Potash Project, with salt crystallisation commenced and 49,000 tonnes produced. The project remains fully funded and on budget, progressing towards first salt shipment in early 2027, weather permitting.

RareX Limited’s latest metallurgical program at Cummins Range delivers a breakthrough 9.5x upgrade in rare earth concentrate grade and confirms a viable gallium by-product extraction pathway, setting the stage for integrated multi-element processing.

American Tungsten & Antimony Ltd (ASX: AT4) has named Casper Adson as CEO to spearhead its metallurgical strategy, aiming to transform its US antimony and tungsten assets into defence-grade products and tap into US government funding.

International Graphite Limited has appointed Liam Farley, CEO of Xcelsior Capital, to its board and increased its placement to $4.4 million, reinforcing its strategic push in graphite processing across Australia and Europe.

Bayan Mining has partnered with The University of Queensland to push forward its patented yttrium processing technology, aiming to validate and optimise the process using Australian rare earth feedstocks and support pilot-scale development.

Iondrive Limited has gained a significant boost from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, receiving a Letter of Support and potential incentives valued at over US$15 million for scaling its rare earth recycling modules in the US.

Ioneer Ltd has been conditionally awarded a long-term land lease by the U.S. Army to establish a critical boron processing facility at the Tooele Army Depot in Utah, marking a significant step in securing domestic defense supply chains.