Latest Downstream Processing News

VRX Limited advances its Arrowsmith and North silica sand projects with a positive EPA assessment and non-binding offtake agreements totaling 440,000 tonnes annually across Asia. Despite an ongoing appeal, the company is progressing toward final approvals and project financing.

Astute Metals reports a successful beneficiation test at its Red Mountain Lithium Project, achieving a 36% mass reduction and 22% lithium grade increase, while phase 2 diamond drilling advances with two holes completed.

International Graphite's Springdale Project achieves over 99.95% purity in graphite purification tests coordinated by Marubeni, signaling strong potential for battery market supply.

Black Canyon Limited reports breakthrough metallurgical test results from its Wandanya Project, producing manganese concentrates between 48% and 50% Mn, surpassing premium industry benchmarks. The findings pave the way for further exploration and potential commercial development.

Pilbara Minerals delivers record production and sales at Pilgangoora but faces statutory net losses due to joint venture investments and expansion costs. The company remains optimistic about long-term lithium market prospects.

St George Mining Limited progresses its strategic acquisition of the Araxá Niobium-REE Project while reporting promising exploration results across multiple Australian projects, underpinning its critical metals ambitions.

Surefire Resources NL advances its flagship Victory Bore project with a formal Expression of Interest from Germany’s HMS Bergbau, while new gold and copper targets emerge at the Yidby Project following recent drilling successes.

Pure Resources Limited has made significant strides in its Reedy Creek Garnet Project, expanding the resource and delivering promising metallurgical test results that highlight the project's commercial potential.

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.