Latest Demonstration Plant News

Cobalt Blue Holdings has fully repaid its $1 million promissory note to American Rare Earths, unencumbering its flagship Broken Hill Cobalt Project amid a strengthening cobalt market.

Latrobe Magnesium Limited has successfully commenced production of Magnesium Oxide at its Hazelwood North Demonstration Plant, marking a significant operational milestone. The company is advancing towards steady-state output and exploring by-product commercialisation.

Metallium Limited and Ucore Rare Metals have entered a binding 12-month collaboration to integrate their cutting-edge technologies, aiming to establish the first fully U.S.-based rare earth element refining pathway and reduce reliance on Chinese supply chains.

Pantera Lithium has won strong shareholder approval for its sale of Daytona Lithium to EnergyX, with due diligence complete and closing expected soon. Meanwhile, Pantera is broadening its US critical minerals portfolio beyond lithium.

Euro Manganese Inc. reports significant progress on its Chvaletice Project and Bécancour Plant, positioning itself as a key Western supplier of high-purity manganese critical for EV batteries. The company highlights strong feasibility results, strategic financing partnerships, and multiple offtake agreements amid an expected global supply deficit.

Latrobe Magnesium has commenced start-up operations at its Hazelwood North Demonstration Plant following EPA licence renewal, overcoming recent weather-related supply setbacks. The company aims to begin magnesium oxide production within the week as it advances toward full commissioning.

Anson Resources has submitted a permit application for a production-scale disposal well at its Green River Lithium Project, marking a key step toward full-scale lithium production in Utah. This well will support both demonstration and future operations, enhancing geological understanding and resource modeling.

Livium Ltd reports a maiden profit at its battery recycling arm Envirostream, advances its lithium extraction joint venture with Mineral Resources, and secures a $30 million grant for its lithium ferro phosphate demonstration plant.

Hazer Group has reported a remarkable FY25 performance with revenues more than doubling and losses slashed by 60%, underpinned by a strategic partnership with KBR and early commercial revenues.

Hazer Group Limited reported a 124% surge in revenues to $8.5 million for FY25, driven by government grants, while cutting its net loss by 60%. The company advanced its proprietary methane pyrolysis technology, secured a strategic alliance with KBR, and made progress on key projects in Canada and Japan.

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.