Latest Demonstration Plant News

Latrobe Magnesium marks a year without lost time injuries and completes key construction phases, while navigating legal disputes and operational cost pressures.

Patagonia Lithium Limited reports a maiden mineral resource estimate of 717,000 tonnes of lithium metal equivalent and advances exploration in Argentina and Brazil, while navigating critical funding negotiations to support its 2025 growth plans.

Renascor Resources has marked significant progress in its Purified Spherical Graphite (PSG) demonstration plant development, securing a site and completing initial production runs ahead of commissioning in late 2025.

Livium Ltd reports a 179% surge in recycling gross profit and advances its lithium extraction technology, positioning itself strongly in the evolving battery materials market.

MTM Critical Metals reports solid progress on its US-based Flash Joule Heating demonstration plant, targeting a Q4 2025 start-up in Texas amid favorable regulatory and funding prospects.

Richmond Vanadium Technology has submitted its draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Richmond - Julia Creek Vanadium Project and progressed innovative metallurgical test work, positioning itself for a development decision in 2025.

Australian Rare Earths Limited has secured a $5 million government grant to advance its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project, while initial drilling at its Overland Uranium Project validates promising geological models for uranium deposits.

Neometals Ltd has bolstered its financial position with a A$7.1 million capital raise while progressing key projects including the commissioning of a lithium-ion battery recycling plant in Germany and preparing for maiden gold drilling at Barrambie.

Patagonia Lithium Ltd has announced a maiden JORC Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate of 3.8 million tonnes of Lithium Carbonate Equivalent at its Formentera Lithium Brine Project in Argentina, highlighting significant potential for resource upgrades through ongoing drilling and advanced extraction technology.

Hazer Group has successfully completed its Commercial Demonstration Plant program ahead of schedule, validating its methane pyrolysis technology and securing significant funding to accelerate commercialisation in 2025.

Livium and Mineral Resources have agreed to extend their joint development agreement, funding additional optimisation activities for the LieNA® lithium extraction technology and setting the stage for a 50/50 joint venture.