Latest Downstream Processing News

Kinetiko Energy's latest gas flow test at well 271-KA03PT06 in South Africa delivers record extended flow rates, significantly boosting the commercial outlook for its Brakfontein gas cluster.

St George Mining secures government support to establish a cutting-edge pilot plant and research centre at its Araxá Project, aiming to refine rare earth and niobium processing in Brazil. This initiative builds on historic metallurgical success and positions the company at the forefront of critical metals supply chain development.

Podium Minerals has unveiled a breakthrough concentrator flowsheet for its Parks Reef Project, achieving approximately 80% recovery of platinum, palladium, and gold from bulk sulphide ore. This innovation promises to unlock multiple commercial pathways and de-risk project development amid tightening global PGM markets.

Firebird Metals has raised A$6 million through a placement led by top-tier institutions and directors, aiming to fast-track its manganese-rich cathode technology and expand R&D capabilities in Australia and China.

Vulcan Energy has inked a €110 million fixed-price contract to build a geothermal power plant in Germany, a cornerstone for its Phase One Lionheart Project that aims to supply sustainable lithium and renewable energy for half a million electric vehicles annually.

Vanadium Resources Limited is advancing multiple offtake discussions for its Steelpoortdrift project, with competing proposals offering improved terms over existing agreements. Operational readiness steps are progressing, including key executive appointments and contractor finalisations.

Locksley Resources appoints Kerrie Matthews as CEO and Danny George as COO to fast-track the Desert Antimony Mine and establish a U.S.-based antimony supply chain. Their leadership aims to overcome critical supply chain gaps amid rising demand.

Locksley Resources reports robust metallurgical testwork from its Mojave Project, confirming high antimony recoveries and concentrate grades that support a domestic US supply chain. The results align with US strategic priorities for critical mineral independence.

Brazilian Critical Minerals has reported sustained high-grade rare earth element recovery from its in-situ recovery trials at the Ema Project, with pregnant leach solution grades exceeding 5,700 ppm TREO and strong magnet rare earth oxide content.

Resolution Minerals Ltd has successfully raised $25.1 million through a heavily supported placement, positioning itself to advance its Horse Heaven Project in Idaho and prepare for a NASDAQ listing.

Renascor Resources has begun construction of its Purified Spherical Graphite demonstration facility in Adelaide, aiming to showcase an innovative HF-free purification process and disrupt China’s near-monopoly on PSG supply.

Meteoric Resources has confirmed exceptional rare earth recoveries from continuous piloting at ANSTO, producing high-quality Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate and demonstrating effective waste handling. This milestone advances the Caldeira Project towards commercial development and offtake agreements.