Latest Demonstration Plant News

Calix Limited has secured a pivotal $35 million joint development agreement with Rio Tinto to advance its Zesty Green Iron Demonstration Plant in Western Australia, backed by a substantial ARENA grant. This collaboration aims to pioneer low-emission steel production using innovative hydrogen and electric heating technology.

Renascor Resources has commenced construction of its government-backed Purified Spherical Graphite demonstration plant in Adelaide, while securing key land and expanding exploration amid shifting global graphite supply dynamics.

Anson Resources has inked a key lithium supply deal with LG Energy Solution and made significant progress on its Green River Lithium Project in Utah, backed by a $5 million capital raise.

Livium Ltd has completed its strategic pivot to focus on recycling clean energy waste, reporting solid Q1 FY26 results and securing a significant capital raise to fuel expansion into battery, solar panel, and rare-earth element recycling.

Deterra Royalties reported a 10% rise in quarterly revenue driven by iron ore royalties and gold offtakes, completed a US$82 million sale of non-core assets, and marked progress on the Thacker Pass lithium project amid leadership changes.

White Energy Company Limited has kicked off core drilling at its Specimen Hill Project in Queensland while continuing extensive geochemical exploration at its Tindal Project in the Northern Territory. Meanwhile, its innovative Binderless Coal Briquetting technology is progressing through commercial trials in South Africa.

Image Resources NL reported a strong third quarter in 2025 with significant increases in heavy mineral concentrate production and sales at its Atlas project, despite challenging weather and port delays. However, the company has trimmed its shipment guidance for the year due to weaker market conditions and logistical issues.

Ionic Rare Earths advances its global rare earths strategy with significant UK government funding, increased heavy rare earth oxide production, and a $15.6 million capital raise backed by a strategic US investor.

Latrobe Magnesium successfully commissioned its Demonstration Plant producing magnesium oxide and secured $10 million in funding, while receiving a $200 million financing interest from the U.S. Export Import Bank for its next-stage commercial plant.

Argosy Minerals has made significant strides in developing its Rincon Lithium Project in Argentina, securing a critical 40MW energy infrastructure agreement and completing a $2 million placement to support ongoing feasibility and engineering works.

Pilbara Minerals has delivered a robust start to FY26, boosting lithium production and revenue while cutting unit costs at its Pilgangoora operation. The company also advances key growth projects amid a volatile lithium market.

Pilbara Minerals reported steady spodumene production and a 30% revenue increase in the September quarter, driven by higher lithium prices and improved operational efficiencies. The company also outlined growth plans amid market volatility.