Latest Downstream Processing News

Mont Royal Resources has finalized its merger with Commerce Resources, creating a dual-listed critical metals company focused on advancing one of North America’s largest rare earth deposits in Québec. Backed by a fresh A$10 million capital raise and a seasoned leadership team, Mont Royal is poised to become a key player in the global rare earths market.

Victory Metals reports substantial grade increases in terbium, dysprosium, and scandium at its North Stanmore Project, leveraging a simple beneficiation method that enhances strategic supply prospects amid tightening Chinese export controls.

Evolution Energy Minerals has fast-tracked its Chilalo Graphite Project in Tanzania, aiming to begin ore mining by late 2027 amid strong government partnership and advancing financing talks.

Sky Metals reports significant drilling successes and metallurgical advances at its Tallebung and Doradilla tin projects, supported by a $6.1 million capital raise to accelerate development.

Resolution Minerals secures a $2 million placement from Tribeca Investment Partners, reinforcing its position in the U.S. critical minerals sector and advancing exploration at the strategically important Horse Heaven Project.

Castile Resources has significantly increased its Mineral Resource Estimate for the Rover 1 Project, reflecting higher gold, copper, bismuth, and cobalt prices. This update enhances the project's scale and potential revenue streams as it advances through its Bankable Feasibility Study.

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited has raised A$120 million through a share placement to fast-track its high-grade rare earth projects and integrated refinery development in Brazil.

Tungsten Mining NL (ASX, TGN) reinforces its position as a leading tungsten resource holder outside China, unveiling a robust development strategy aligned with soaring global demand and supply constraints.

Elementos Limited has executed a binding option agreement to acquire half of Iberian Smelting SL, owner of the Robledollano Tin Smelter in Spain, setting the stage for the EU's first vertically integrated primary tin supply chain.

Locksley Resources has upgraded its U.S. trading status to the OTCQX Best Market, enhancing its visibility among American investors and reinforcing its strategic focus on critical minerals at the Mojave Project in California.

Brazilian Rare Earths has secured a decade-long heavy rare earth offtake deal with Carester, aligning Brazil’s high-grade resources with a leading European separation facility. This partnership also includes engineering support to accelerate BRE’s refinery development.

Wildcat Resources reports a robust Preliminary Feasibility Study for its Tabba Tabba lithium project, alongside a significant new lithium discovery at Bolt Cutter Central, signalling strong growth potential in the Pilbara region.