Latest Downstream Processing News

Marquee Resources has entered a 24-month patent license and option agreement with UT-Battelle LLC, granting access to advanced rare earth element separation technologies from Oak Ridge National Laboratory. This positions Marquee to explore downstream processing opportunities for its Redlings REE Project in Western Australia.

Kingsland Minerals has announced breakthrough metallurgical test results from its Leliyn Graphite Project, revealing gallium recoveries up to 94%. The critical metal’s extraction potential could enhance project economics, with plans to establish a maiden gallium JORC Resource in 2026.

Resolution Minerals Ltd has secured FAST-41 status for its Antimony Ridge project in Idaho, a designation expected to accelerate permitting and development of this critical minerals asset. The move supports the company's integrated U.S. strategy for antimony, tungsten, and gold, enhancing investor visibility and strategic engagement.

Greenvale Energy Limited has completed a key milestone in its Alpha Torbanite Project test program, progressing towards producing certified bitumen products amid tightening Australian bitumen markets.

Osmond Resources has made significant progress on its Orión EU Critical Minerals Project in Spain, focusing on low capital expenditure concentrate production and expanding its drilling program to support rare earth and critical mineral extraction.

European Resources Limited has announced promising metallurgical beneficiation outcomes from its Korsnäs rare earths project in Finland, advancing the development of an integrated processing flowsheet under the EU-funded REMHub program.

Prairie Lithium has secured a binding offtake agreement with Hydro Lithium for 100% of its Phase 1 lithium carbonate production, alongside a strategic AU$10 million equipment collaboration. This deal marks a significant milestone for Prairie’s Saskatchewan project, targeting first production in late 2026.

PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (ANTAM) reported a historic financial year in 2025, with revenue up 22% and net profit more than doubling to Rp7.92 trillion, driven by strong domestic demand and operational efficiency. The company also navigates evolving Indonesian mining regulations and ongoing legal challenges as it invests in downstream nickel projects.

Lindian Resources has raised A$100 million through an institutional placement, fully funding its Kangankunde Stage 1 project and accelerating Stage 2 expansion alongside downstream processing integration.

Delta Lithium has successfully produced battery-grade lithium carbonate and high-grade rubidium carbonate from mica concentrate at its Mt Ida project, confirming strong recovery rates and potential new revenue streams.

West Cobar Metals reports promising metallurgical testwork supporting a low-cost heap leach processing pathway at its Salazar Critical Minerals Project, highlighting strong recoveries of high-value rare earths including dysprosium and terbium.

Resolution Minerals has confirmed exceptional tungsten grades in stockpiles at its newly acquired Johnson Creek Mill, setting the stage for a rapid JORC upgrade and potential near-term production aligned with US critical minerals strategies.