Latest Demonstration Plant News

Calix Limited reported a 17% rise in product and services revenue for FY25, driven by its Magnesia and Leilac businesses, alongside a 23% reduction in operating expenses. The company extended its cash runway to 18 months, supported by a $21 million equity raise, while progressing key decarbonisation projects.

Calix Limited reported solid FY25 results with 17% growth in product revenue, a 23% cut in operating costs, and an extended 18-month cash runway, while progressing key decarbonisation projects.

Renascor Resources has completed key preparatory milestones for its Purified Spherical Graphite demonstration plant in Adelaide, with construction set to begin next month. The facility aims to challenge China’s dominance in battery anode materials using an innovative, eco-friendly purification process.

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.

Pilbara Minerals reported a 4% rise in spodumene production and a 7% increase in sales for FY25 despite a 43% plunge in lithium prices, resulting in a statutory loss but maintaining robust cash reserves.

Pilbara Minerals Limited (PLS) reported a challenging FY25 marked by a 39% revenue drop and a net loss of $196 million amid falling lithium prices. Despite this, the company advanced key expansion projects, acquired a Brazilian lithium asset, and made significant sustainability strides.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has significantly expanded its Colossus Rare Earth Elements project in Brazil, securing an additional 2,503.6 hectares adjacent to its existing licenses. This move, backed by robust government support and strategic partnerships, enhances the project's scale and de-risks its pathway to production.

Impact Minerals’ 50%-owned Alluminous Pty Ltd advances its proprietary HiPurA® High Purity Alumina technology with new leadership and pilot plant commissioning, attracting strong customer interest.

Latrobe Magnesium secures EPA Victoria approval to begin commissioning and operations at its Hazelwood North Demonstration Plant, moving closer to commercial magnesium oxide production.

Resouro Strategic Metals reports strong assay results from 18 auger drill holes at its Tiros Northern Block in Brazil, confirming significant near-surface titanium and rare earth mineralization. These findings complement the company’s existing resource base and support ongoing development efforts at the adjacent Central Block.

Euro Manganese Inc. has bolstered its development of the Chvaletice Manganese Project with new financing and critical regulatory approvals, while progressing offtake discussions amid ongoing market uncertainties.

Livium Ltd and Mineral Resources Ltd have formalised a 50 – 50 joint venture to commercialise the innovative LieNA® lithium processing technology, aiming to license it globally despite current market headwinds.