Latest Downstream Processing News

St George Mining has unveiled a maiden JORC-compliant resource at its Araxá Niobium-Rare Earth Project, initiating an expanded drilling campaign backed by a $5 million capital raise to accelerate development.

Lithium Plus Minerals reports significant progress on its Lei Lithium Development Project alongside promising discoveries of beryllium and gold at its Arunta and Wingate projects, supported by a solid cash position of A$3.2 million.

International Graphite Limited (ASX, IG6) has signed a cooperation agreement to develop a 3,000 t/y expandable graphite facility in Germany, advancing its global footprint alongside progress at its Collie micronising plant and Springdale project, supported by potential US Department of Defense funding.

Renascor Resources has achieved provisional development approval for its commercial-scale Battery Anode Material manufacturing facility, alongside significant progress in graphite production and exploration activities. The company maintains a robust cash position of A$105 million as it advances its vertically integrated graphite project.

Meteoric Resources has announced a maiden Ore Reserve at its Caldeira Project alongside a breakthrough processing partnership and a heavily oversubscribed $42.5 million equity raise, positioning it as a key player in the evolving rare earths market.

Battery Age Minerals has initiated its maiden drilling campaign at the Bleiberg Zinc-Germanium Project following regulatory approval, while advancing exploration at El Aguila with a $3 million capital raise backing its growth.

Heavy Rare Earths Limited (ASX – HRE) reports significant uranium, scandium, and rare earth assays from its Radium Hill project, alongside strategic airborne surveys and advancing exploration across Australia.

Critica Limited reports significant progress on its Jupiter Rare Earths Project, unveiling a 95% mass reduction in beneficiation testwork and appointing a new CEO to drive development.

Impact Minerals reports a robust Preliminary Feasibility Study for its Lake Hope High Purity Alumina project, underpinned by strong economics and low production costs, while strategically acquiring a 50% stake in Alluminous Pty Ltd to fast-track market entry with HiPurA® technology.

Locksley Resources has advanced its Mojave Project with critical drilling permits secured, a strategic $1.47 million capital raise, and a new U.S. OTCQB listing, setting the stage for maiden drilling campaigns targeting rare earths and antimony.

Ardea Resources reports significant progress on its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project, completing key drilling and metallurgical work while securing $4.6 million in strategic funding from Sumitomo Metal Mining. The company remains well-funded as its joint venture partners advance the Definitive Feasibility Study.

IGO Limited reported a robust operational quarter with improved safety and solid production at Greenbushes and Nova, offset by challenges at its Kwinana lithium refinery and an expected asset impairment.