Latest Downstream Processing News

Nimy Resources reports promising signs of a large, continuous gallium mineralised system at its Block 3 Gallium Project in Western Australia, with drilling confirming key host rocks over 1.5 kilometres of strike. Assay results are imminent as the company advances exploration and metallurgical testing.

Lincoln Minerals reports breakthrough metallurgical results from its Kookaburra Graphite Project, achieving ultra-high purity graphite suitable for lithium-ion battery anodes without using hazardous hydrofluoric acid. This advance supports the company’s downstream processing ambitions in South Australia.

Marmota Limited has unveiled spectacular heavy mineral concentrations from its February 2025 drilling at the Muckanippie EL 6166 titanium project, expanding the mineralised zone to 3.2km by 1.8km with grades reaching 63%.

Syrah Resources has clarified its offtake agreement with Tesla, extending the final qualification deadline for its Vidalia anode active material facility to February 2027. Both companies continue advancing towards commercial sales despite the extended timeline.

Metals Australia reports exceptional drilling results at its Lac Carheil graphite project in Quebec, revealing thick, high-grade graphite zones that significantly extend the known resource. These findings pave the way for a major resource upgrade and accelerated project development.

Lincoln Minerals’ Kookaburra Graphite Project has delivered battery-grade graphite purity exceeding 99.95%, confirming its suitability for lithium-ion battery anodes through a safer, hydrofluoric acid-free process.

SGH Ltd has reaffirmed its FY25 guidance for high single-digit EBIT growth while targeting a net debt to EBITDA ratio of 2.0x by year-end, underpinned by disciplined capital allocation and operational improvements across its diversified industrial, energy, and media businesses.

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited has secured a strategic partnership with SENAI CIMATEC to co-develop a rare earths laboratory and pilot plant in Bahia, Brazil, backed by significant funding and aimed at advancing processing capabilities ahead of production.

International Graphite Limited has received encouraging feedback from the U.S. Department of Defense on its proposal for up to US$7.5 million in funding to advance its graphite mine-to-market strategy, potentially securing a vital supply chain from Western Australia to the U.S.

Tempest Minerals reports promising initial metallurgical results from its Remorse Iron discovery in Western Australia, highlighting high-grade iron concentrate with low impurities. Further test results are anticipated, underpinning ongoing project development.

Lindian Resources reports strong progress on its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi, securing multiple financing proposals and advancing construction ahead of schedule. The company targets production in 2026 amid growing global demand for critical minerals.

Cobre Limited reports exceptional copper and silver recoveries from long-term in-situ leaching tests at its Ngami Copper Project, advancing plans for a pilot plant to validate this innovative extraction method.