Latest Demonstration Plant News

Talga Group has applied for a SEK 1.1 billion grant to fund a commercial-scale battery anode plant in Sweden, complementing existing EU funding and securing strong customer interest.

Firebird Metals has secured a key patent for its energy-efficient kiln and announced plans for an Australian Demonstration Plant to commercialise its battery materials technology.

Power Minerals and Summit Nanotech have confirmed the technical viability of the Incahuasi Lithium Project in Argentina, outlining a clear pathway to production of 5,000 tonnes per annum of high-purity lithium carbonate over 20 years.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has locked in a US$30 million strategic funding agreement with Brazilian asset managers Régia Capital and ORE Investments, setting a clear path to Final Investment Decision for its Colossus rare earth project.

Cobre Limited has landed a $4 million strategic investment from Tribeca Investment Partners to accelerate development of its Ngami In-Situ Copper Recovery project in Botswana, marking a key step toward commercialising this promising copper resource.

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.