Latest Downstream Processing News

Osmond Resources has reported exceptional assay results from its first drill hole at the Orión EU Critical Minerals Project, confirming high-grade titanium, zircon, and rare earth mineralisation. The discovery positions the project as a significant potential supplier of critical minerals within the EU.

PhosCo Ltd reports thick, high-grade phosphate intersections at its Gasaat Project in Tunisia, coinciding with phosphate's addition to the US Critical Minerals List. The company plans maiden resource estimates and an updated scoping study to advance project development.

Meteoric Resources has successfully completed wet commissioning of its pilot plant in Brazil, marking a key milestone towards rare earth production at the Caldeira Project. First Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate output is expected early December, supporting ongoing feasibility studies and offtake partnerships.

Syrah Resources has secured an extension to address an alleged default under its Tesla offtake agreement, pushing the cure deadline to January 2026 while continuing negotiations.

Red Metal Limited has achieved a significant metallurgical breakthrough at its Sybella Rare Earth Project, using ion exchange resins to enrich rare earth elements nine times while drastically cutting impurities and costs.

Delta Lithium has updated its Mt Ida Mineral Resource Estimate to include a high-grade rubidium oxide resource, enhancing the project's critical mineral credentials and economic potential.

Temas Resources has completed 1,000m of a 2,500m diamond drilling program at its La Blache project in Quebec, targeting expansion of titanium and critical minerals resources. Early signs of gallium and scandium add to the project's potential value.

Pioneer Lithium has identified promising exploration targets at its North Pine Project in Idaho, focusing on critical minerals like tungsten and antimony. The company plans advanced geophysical surveys to refine drill targets and leverage strategic processing opportunities nearby.

Mineral Resources Limited and POSCO Holdings have agreed to form a $1.2 billion joint venture for their lithium assets, marking a significant step in global lithium supply partnerships. The deal will strengthen MinRes’ balance sheet and deepen ties between Australia and Korea in critical minerals.

Australian Critical Minerals has appointed geologist Allister Caird as a Non-Executive Director, alongside key leadership shifts including Dean DeLargie's move to Executive Chairman. These changes underscore the company’s strategic push in critical minerals exploration across Australia and Peru.

American Rare Earths reports promising beneficiation optimisation results and an updated mineral processing flowsheet for its Halleck Creek Rare Earths Project, marking a key step toward production.

Caravel Minerals has signed a non-binding MOU with Adani’s Kutch Copper to jointly advance the Caravel Copper Project toward a 2026 Final Investment Decision, exploring funding and offtake agreements.