Latest Downstream Processing News

OD6 Metals reports significant metallurgical advancements at its Splinter Rock Rare Earth Project, integrating Ion Exchange technology to enhance impurity removal and increase recovery rates. These improvements promise to materially improve project economics and broaden market appeal.

Nova Minerals has achieved a remarkable 132% upgrade in antimony grade through ore sorting at its Estelle Project in Alaska, advancing its goal to establish a strategic U.S. supply chain amid critical mineral shortages.

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated has announced a major metallurgical advancement at its Sunday Creek project, delivering a high-grade, low-arsenic antimony-gold concentrate alongside excellent gold recovery. This development enhances the project's economic potential amid shifting global supply dynamics for critical metals.

Lindian Resources has locked in a US$20 million funding facility and a 15-year offtake agreement with Iluka Resources, cementing a strategic partnership that advances the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project and links supply to Australia’s Eneabba refinery.

Stellar Resources has confirmed that large-scale X-Ray Transmission ore sorting trials at its Heemskirk Tin Project significantly increase tin head grade while reducing processing costs. The promising results are now shaping the project's Prefeasibility Study.

OD6 Metals has unveiled a breakthrough nanofiltration technology at its Splinter Rock Rare Earth Project, achieving over 80% acid recovery that promises to significantly cut processing costs and enhance project economics.

Locksley Resources has raised $5.3 million in an oversubscribed placement led by Tribeca Investment Partners, bolstering its U.S. critical minerals strategy focused on antimony and rare earths at the Mojave Project.

Surefire Resources NL has progressed drilling at its Yidby Gold Project with promising metallurgical results, while advancing development of its Victory Bore critical minerals deposit. The company also launched a capital raising to support ongoing exploration and development.

St George Mining has unveiled a maiden JORC-compliant resource at its Araxá Niobium-Rare Earth Project, initiating an expanded drilling campaign backed by a $5 million capital raise to accelerate development.

Lithium Plus Minerals reports significant progress on its Lei Lithium Development Project alongside promising discoveries of beryllium and gold at its Arunta and Wingate projects, supported by a solid cash position of A$3.2 million.

International Graphite Limited (ASX, IG6) has signed a cooperation agreement to develop a 3,000 t/y expandable graphite facility in Germany, advancing its global footprint alongside progress at its Collie micronising plant and Springdale project, supported by potential US Department of Defense funding.

Renascor Resources has achieved provisional development approval for its commercial-scale Battery Anode Material manufacturing facility, alongside significant progress in graphite production and exploration activities. The company maintains a robust cash position of A$105 million as it advances its vertically integrated graphite project.