Latest Demonstration Plant News

White Energy Company Limited has bolstered its balance sheet with a $3.2 million entitlement offer while progressing multiple Australian mineral exploration projects and expanding commercial trials of its Binderless Coal Briquetting technology in South Africa.

Anson Resources has kicked off a revised drilling program targeting lithium brines in Utah and secured a $14 million capital raise, alongside a key offtake agreement for its Green River Lithium Project.

Ionic Rare Earths has advanced its global rare earths strategy with a key US partnership, significant UK government funding, and progress in Brazil and Uganda, positioning itself as a critical player in sustainable magnet recycling and heavy rare earth supply.

Renascor Resources is advancing its government-backed Purified Spherical Graphite demonstration facility in Adelaide, poised to challenge China’s dominance in battery anode materials with an innovative HF-free process.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has achieved a critical environmental milestone for its Colossus Rare Earth Project in Brazil and secured significant financing commitments, positioning the project for construction in the second half of 2026.

American Rare Earths has successfully produced Mixed Rare Earths Oxide from its Halleck Creek ore, marking a key technical milestone. The company also updated its resource estimate and strengthened leadership as it advances towards becoming a major U.S. rare earths supplier.

Ionic Rare Earths’ UK subsidiary has received a £12 million capital grant offer from the UK Government to develop a pioneering rare earth magnet recycling facility in Belfast, aiming to bolster the UK’s sustainable supply chain for critical minerals.

Euro Manganese has confirmed no material changes in its operations amid recent spikes in market activity, reassuring investors and regulators alike.

Firebird Metals has advanced its manganese-rich battery materials with a patented energy-saving kiln and precursor cathode outperforming Chinese benchmarks, while planning an Australian Demonstration Plant to break into Western markets.

Lithium Universe has launched the engineering phase for a modular photovoltaic panel recycling plant that integrates cutting-edge technologies to recover high-purity silver, responding to soaring silver prices and rising demand from electric vehicles.

Firebird Metals has commissioned its proprietary equipment for producing advanced lithium-manganese-rich cathode materials at its China pilot plant, aiming to start production in February 2026 with customer samples planned for later in the year. The project is co-funded by strategic partner Taza Metal Technologies, reducing capital risk and accelerating development.

Renascor Resources has completed major equipment installation and begun commissioning at its Australian Government co-funded Purified Spherical Graphite demonstration facility, marking a pivotal step in its sustainable battery anode materials strategy.