Latest Downstream Processing News

Meteoric Resources has reported strong pilot plant performance and advanced feasibility work at its Caldeira rare earths project, alongside a $50 million non-binding financing letter from Export Finance Australia and robust Brazilian government backing.

Lindian Resources has begun full-scale construction at its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project and secured the SARECO Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate facility in Kazakhstan, positioning itself as a rare earths producer with downstream processing capabilities.

PTR Minerals delivered standout assay results from its Rosewood Titanium Project, confirming extensive high-grade mineralisation and strong metallurgical performance, keeping its maiden JORC resource estimate on track for Q2 2026.

Victory Metals has reported record rare earth oxide grades and exceptional metallurgical results at its North Stanmore project, alongside strategic partnerships and heritage clearances that unlock exploration potential.

Volt Resources has secured a major extension and volume increase to its Bunyu graphite offtake agreement while progressing high purity graphite production and downstream refinery development in the US.

Mont Royal Resources is on track to release an updated Preliminary Economic Assessment for its Ashram Rare Earths project in May, with a promising geological review highlighting the BD-Zone as a key area for resource expansion. The company also secured a strategic non-binding MOU with Saguenay Port Authority and extended funding for critical infrastructure.

Argosy Minerals pushes forward its 12ktpa Rincon Lithium Project in Argentina, nearing DFS completion and securing a key 40MW energy infrastructure agreement amid robust lithium market demand.

Osmond Resources has released final assays from its Phase 1 drilling at the Orión EU Critical Minerals Project in Spain, revealing significant enrichment of titanium, zirconium, and rare earth elements over a 10km strike. The discovery of a new basal mineralised seam adds to the project's scale, with Phase 2 drilling imminent and a Scoping Study targeted for late 2026.

Venari Minerals has achieved a key metallurgical milestone by producing 99.5% pure battery-grade lithium carbonate from its Red Mountain Project in Nevada, highlighting its potential as a domestic US lithium chemical source alongside valuable by-products.

Resolution Minerals has successfully produced high-grade tungsten concentrates from historical stockpiles at its Golden Gate mine, achieving a 19-fold upgrade and strong recovery rates using simple gravity separation techniques.

Bayan Mining and Minerals delivers strong rare earth assay results from its Desert Star project, advances permitting and drill planning at Bayan Springs South, and strengthens its leadership and strategic positioning.

Firebird Metals has locked in exclusive global rights to key LMFP patents through 2045 and commissioned lithium-manganese-rich cathode equipment, progressing its Australian Demonstration Plant with a $2 million ARENA grant.