Latest Demonstration Plant News

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX: AR3) has secured a $5 million government grant to advance its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project, confirmed promising uranium mineralisation at its Overland Project, and raised $3.6 million through a rights issue to accelerate development.

Ionic Rare Earths reports major strides in sustainable magnet recycling and heavy rare earth projects, backed by strategic partnerships and a sharp reduction in losses.

Latrobe Magnesium Limited is poised to commence operations at its Demonstration Plant by late May 2025, backed by a $6.3 million funding boost and strategic advances in its international and commercial projects.

Elevate Uranium Ltd reports steady progress on its U-pgrade demonstration plant and ongoing exploration drilling at Koppies and Marenica projects, alongside a 12% resource increase at the Bigrlyi Joint Venture and the appointment of a new chairman.

Calix Limited and Pilbara Minerals have recommenced construction on their Mid-Stream Demonstration Plant following a $15 million grant from the Western Australian Government, aiming for completion by December 2025.

Pilbara Minerals delivers record production and sales at Pilgangoora but faces statutory net losses due to joint venture investments and expansion costs. The company remains optimistic about long-term lithium market prospects.

White Energy Company Limited reports significant progress in its Australian mineral exploration projects and binderless coal briquetting technology, while navigating financial challenges linked to past operations.

Renascor Resources advances its Battery Anode Material project with the Early Contractor Involvement phase nearing completion, alongside securing major project status and progressing its Purified Spherical Graphite demonstration plant.

Ionic Rare Earths reports strong progress on its Belfast rare earth oxide recycling facility, backed by a robust feasibility study and UK government grant applications, alongside strategic developments in Brazil and Uganda.

Papyrus Australia has taken significant strides in Q4 2024, signing a joint venture terms sheet in Vietnam, appointing new board members, and securing R&D tax incentives, positioning itself for expanded commercialization.

MTM Critical Metals reported major progress in its Flash Joule Heating technology and secured $15.5 million in capital raises, positioning itself for commercialisation and strategic growth in critical metals recovery.

Elevate Uranium Ltd has raised $25 million to advance its proprietary U-pgrade™ beneficiation process and accelerate exploration across its Namibian and Australian uranium projects. The company is poised to operationalize a demonstration plant in Namibia by late 2025 while expanding its resource base through extensive drilling campaigns.