Latest Downstream Processing News

Impact Minerals Limited has released a robust Preliminary Feasibility Study for its Lake Hope High Purity Alumina project, revealing strong economics and a maiden Ore Reserve. The company is advancing towards a Definitive Feasibility Study and pilot plant construction, positioning itself for low-cost, low-carbon HPA production.

Tempest Minerals Ltd (TEM) has reported further metallurgical test results from its Remorse iron ore discovery in Western Australia, confirming high-grade iron concentrate with low impurities. These findings reinforce the project’s potential as a significant iron ore development within the Yalgoo region.

EQ Resources reports promising preliminary tungsten recovery results from Wolfram Camp stockpiles, achieving an 86% recovery rate and validating advanced X-ray sorting technology. This breakthrough supports the company’s vision for a low-impact regional tungsten hub in Queensland.

EQ Resources reports promising preliminary results from tungsten stockpile testing at Wolfram Camp, achieving an 86% recovery rate using advanced X-ray sorting technology. The company is advancing plans for a regional tungsten hub to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has been selected for a major Brazilian government funding package to accelerate its Colossus rare earth elements project, marking a pivotal step in diversifying global critical mineral supply chains.

Meteoric Resources has secured inclusion in Brazil’s major Strategic Minerals funding program, aiming to advance its Caldeira Rare Earths Project and downstream magnet production.

Brazilian Rare Earths has successfully produced high-purity mixed-rare-earth carbonate and uranium yellowcake from its Monte Alto Project, marking a key milestone in its integrated supply chain ambitions.

Firebird Metals has installed new equipment at its Chinese R&D lab, enabling complete lab-scale production from ore to lithium manganese iron phosphate cathode. This milestone supports a strategic collaboration with Central South University and promises cost advantages in battery material manufacturing.

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.