Latest Demonstration Plant News

Anson Resources has lodged two US patent applications for a novel chemical-free technology that removes iron from lithium-rich brines, potentially cutting costs and environmental impact in its Direct Lithium Extraction process.

Calix Limited posted a 16% revenue increase to $39.2 million in FY26 driven by strong growth in its Magnesia business, while reporting a substantial net loss of $51 million largely due to a one-off impairment. The company advanced key industrial decarbonisation projects and strengthened strategic partnerships, focusing on capital-light commercialisation.

PLS Group Limited delivered a robust FY26 with record lithium production, strong cash flow, and progress on key expansions including the Ngungaju Plant restart and P2000 feasibility study.

Viridis Mining and Minerals completes a Definitive Feasibility Study for its Colossus Rare Earth Project, confirming strong economics and project readiness, while securing $120 million in equity funding to advance into execution.

American Rare Earths has partnered with Novex to tackle the critical oxide-to-metal bottleneck in the US rare earth supply chain, aiming to establish a fully domestic mine-to-magnet value chain from its Halleck Creek Project.

Viridis Mining and Minerals Limited (ASX: VMM) has halted trading of its shares pending the release of its Definitive Feasibility Study results, with the suspension expected to last until 20 August 2026 or earlier if the announcement is made sooner.

Euro Manganese has signed a non-binding term sheet with US battery materials producer 6K Energy, marking a critical step towards commercialising its Chvaletice manganese project with validated product quality and supportive financing terms.

Mandrake Resources has started extracting bulk lithium brine from the Evelyn Chambers #1 well, advancing its Utah Lithium Project and providing critical data for future development.

Viridis Mining's Demonstration Plant for Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate production has outperformed Pre-Feasibility Study assumptions, achieving average magnetic rare earth oxide recoveries near 79% during steady operation in July 2026.

Ionic Rare Earths (ASX: IXR) has secured $8 million through a placement to back its Belfast Plant commercialisation and US growth plans, supported by a mix of domestic and international investors including a strategic US partner.

Mandrake Resources has strategically refined its Utah Lithium Project tenure by securing three key SITLA leases in the project’s central zone and relinquishing marginal blocks, positioning itself for upcoming bulk lithium brine production and technical evaluation.

Patagonia Lithium has received an interim technical report confirming promising porosity and lithium assay results from seven wells, setting the stage for a final resource estimate after well eight completion.