Latest Downstream Processing News

Syrah Resources has secured an extension to the cure date for an alleged default under its Tesla offtake agreement, pushing the deadline from March to June 2026 as both parties work to resolve outstanding issues.

St George Mining has formed a strategic alliance with Brazilian nanotechnology firm Nanum Nanotecnologia to enhance the processing and commercialisation of rare earth elements from its Araxá Project, aiming to upgrade high-value magnet and heavy rare earth concentrations.

Mount Ridley Mines has appointed David Wall as Non-Executive Chairman and promoted Allister Caird to Managing Director, signaling a strategic push to advance its critical minerals projects in Western Australia.

New Frontier Minerals has confirmed significant high-grade tungsten mineralisation at its Harts Range Project in the Northern Territory, complementing its rare earth focus and capitalising on a soaring tungsten market. Meanwhile, its Pomme Rare Earth Project in Quebec advances with promising metallurgical testing underway.

Argosy Minerals reports a 96% lithium recovery from test works at its Rincon Lithium Project and progresses critical energy infrastructure, moving closer to a final investment decision.

Lindian Resources has executed a binding agreement to acquire full ownership of a rare earths processing facility in Kazakhstan, marking a strategic shift from concentrate production to higher-value Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate (MREC) output by late 2026.

Australia’s ANSTO has independently confirmed that Lindian Resources’ Kangankunde monazite concentrate is exempt from radioactive transport classification, simplifying export logistics and lowering downstream costs.

European Resources Limited has reported its strongest rare earth drilling results yet at the Korsnäs project in Finland, revealing a significant neodymium-praseodymium enriched zone and confirming the effectiveness of passive seismic targeting.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited has secured a crucial 27-year water licence for its Kazakhstan graphite project, marking a significant step in de-risking development. This approval complements prior permits and supports the upcoming feasibility study.

Locksley Resources has initiated diamond drilling at its Desert Antimony Mine in California, aiming to expand known high-grade mineralisation and support US critical minerals supply chains.

Greenvale Energy reports steady progress in its Alpha Torbanite Project’s Test Program 7, achieving high conversion rates and improved process efficiencies in bulk sample production.

Impact Minerals’ 50%-owned Alluminous has hit a key milestone by shipping its first batch of high purity alumina to U.S. battery innovator C4V, advancing pilot plant operations and product qualification.