Latest Downstream Processing News

Sarytogan Graphite Limited reports softer ore than expected, improved graphite concentrate grades above 90%, and gains European Union strategic project status, advancing its Definitive Feasibility Study on track for mid-2026 completion.

Metals Australia reports a 595% surge in graphitic carbon intervals at its Lac Carheil project, advances critical infrastructure funding applications, and initiates copper-gold drilling at Warrego East.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX, AR3) reports successful metallurgical testwork at its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project, producing 34kg of Mixed Rare Earth Oxide from heap leach solutions, paving the way for streamlined, cost-effective rare earth processing.

Neometals has reported a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for its Ironclad gold deposit at Barrambie and signed a non-binding MoU with Rio Tinto to advance its lithium processing technology, alongside progress in battery recycling plant commissioning.

Morella Corporation has secured key heritage approvals and government co-funding, while prioritising rubidium extraction research ahead of drilling at its Mt Edon and Mallina projects.

International Graphite Limited is advancing its strategy to become a global mine-to-market industrial graphite company, with a new joint venture in Germany and expansion of its Western Australian operations targeting production by 2027.

Vanadium Resources Limited has secured a binding two-year offtake agreement for vanadium-rich magnetite ore and raised A$1.2 million, advancing its near-term production plans at the Steelpoortdrift project.

WIN Metals Ltd has significantly expanded its Butchers Creek gold resource, boosting indicated ounces by 86% and advancing the project towards economic evaluation. Concurrent exploration successes and strategic asset sales underpin the company’s focused growth strategy.

Comet Resources has sold a significant stake in International Graphite, using part of the proceeds to clear its debt, triggering a board resignation and signaling a shift in shareholder dynamics.

Ionic Rare Earths’ Brazilian joint venture, Viridion, has advanced to the next phase of securing a substantial US$900 million funding package from Brazilian government agencies to develop rare earth refining and recycling facilities.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has been selected by Brazil's BNDES and FINEP to receive significant funding under a US$903 million strategic minerals initiative, accelerating its Colossus rare earths project and downstream operations.

Vanadium Resources’ subsidiary has inked a binding two-year offtake deal with China Precious Asia for 100,000 tonnes per month of vanadium-rich ore, marking a pivotal step toward production and early cash flow generation.