Latest Downstream Processing News

Iondrive Limited’s updated evaluation of its IONSolv™ technology projects a US$243 million post-tax NPV and US$62 million annual EBITDA for a single rare earth recovery module in the US, driven by high feedstock grade assumptions and independently validated recoveries.

Lithium Plus Minerals has significantly upgraded its Lei Lithium Project resource and secured a 20-year mining lease, positioning the company for near-term development and commercialisation.

Mount Ridley Mines has secured an oversubscribed $2 million placement at $0.033 per share to fast-track technical work at its Grass Patch Project and advance the Selectro™ Process. Directors plan to add $100,000 more, pending shareholder approval.

PTR Minerals’ preliminary mine optimisation study for the Rosewood Titanium Project highlights the potential to tap exceptionally high-grade zones early in production, boosting cashflow and reducing upfront costs. Metallurgical tests suggest simpler, lower-cost processing options could yield high-quality titanium products.

EcoGraf Limited (ASX:EGR) is raising approximately AUD 2 million through an underwritten Share Purchase Plan (SPP) offering new shares at a 20% discount. The funds will support key project financing and expansion activities at its Epanko Graphite Project and related operations.

Vulcan Energy has unveiled a Preliminary Feasibility Study for Project Ludwig, its second lithium and geothermal phase in Germany, projecting stronger economics and a repeatable growth model.

St George Mining has launched a pilot plant beneficiation study at its Araxá Project in Brazil, aiming to refine niobium and rare earth recovery ahead of commissioning its own processing facility in early 2027.

Alpha HPA Limited reported a 135% revenue increase but a 31% rise in net loss for FY2026, while progressing its Stage Two facility on schedule with robust customer demand exceeding 12,000 tonnes per annum under letters of intent.

Elevate Uranium’s pilot plant for its U-pgrade™ beneficiation process has demonstrated an 88% mass rejection and uranium grade uplift from 89 ppm to 590 ppm at Marenica, validating historic bench-scale results and paving the way for a simpler acid leach process.

Anson Resources' downstream partner JordProxa has produced lithium carbonate at 99.6% purity from its Green River project, exceeding the 99.5% industry benchmark for electric vehicle batteries. Independent SGS testing confirmed the quality, highlighting progress toward commercial lithium supply.

Lynas Rare Earths delivered a record A$977.9 million revenue and A$222.4 million net profit in FY26, underpinned by strong rare earth production, strategic supply agreements, and a 10-year Malaysian licence renewal.

Nex Metals and its Aboriginal partner WTAC have applied for a 100ha lease to build processing infrastructure for the Kookynie Tailings Project, while metallurgical tests show promising gold recovery rates and potential tungsten by-product.