Latest Downstream Processing News

WIN Metals reports robust drilling results at its Butchers Creek and Golden Crown projects, confirming significant resource growth potential, alongside completing a key acquisition and securing fresh capital.

Ark Mines has delivered a significant upgrade to its Sandy Mitchell Rare Earths Project, including a new Mineral Resource Estimate and a completed Scoping Study confirming commercial viability. The company is now preparing for a Pre-Feasibility Study to expand resources and refine project economics.

IRIS Metals has completed key drilling programs at its South Dakota lithium projects and successfully raised $8 million, positioning itself to deliver its maiden mineral resource estimate for the Beecher Project in early 2025.

Firebird Metals Limited has secured preliminary design approval for its battery-grade manganese sulphate plant in China and forged a strategic partnership to develop LMFP cathode materials, marking significant progress in its EV battery ambitions.

Kingsland Minerals secures a $2.56 million strategic investment from Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, marking a pivotal step in advancing the Leliyn Graphite Project with binding offtake and renewable energy agreements.

IGO's December quarter report reveals robust performance at Greenbushes lithium mine but significant setbacks at Kwinana and Nova, culminating in a $79 million EBITDA loss and a strategic halt on Kwinana’s Plant 2.

Nickel Industries reveals a substantial Exploration Target of 350 to 700 million dry metric tonnes at 0.9% to 1.1% nickel for its Sampala Project, complementing an existing 187 million dmt resource. The company has initiated mine development and haul road construction, positioning itself for a secure nickel supply chain.

NGX Limited reports significant progress in its uranium exploration in Namibia and graphite development in Malawi, alongside strategic leadership changes and a strong financial position.

Zimplats' December quarter report reveals a decline in mined and milled volumes alongside increased cash costs per 6E ounce, even as key expansion projects advance steadily.

VRX Silica Limited has achieved a major milestone with the EPA recommending approval for its Arrowsmith North Silica Sand Project, alongside securing $5 million in capital and expanding offtake agreements.

Astute Metals reports breakthrough lithium mineralisation at its Red Mountain Project in Nevada, with new high-grade zones and exceptional metallurgical leachability results paving the way for a maiden resource in 2025.

Petratherm Limited reports compelling high-grade titanium mineralisation at its Muckanippie Project, supported by successful drilling and mineralogical analyses. The company’s oversubscribed funding round strengthens its capacity for further exploration.