Latest Downstream Processing News

Resolution Minerals Ltd is set to acquire a processing mill and tungsten stockpiles adjacent to its Horse Heaven Project in Idaho, aiming to accelerate U.S. production of critical metals antimony and tungsten.

NGX Limited progresses its Malingunde graphite project with key technical studies and downstream qualification, while advancing uranium exploration in Namibia. Market dynamics and regulatory shifts position NGX favorably in the clean energy minerals sector.

Pure Resources has completed the acquisition of the Garnet Hills mining lease and confirmed high-grade garnet products through metallurgical testing, positioning itself for feasibility studies and U.S. partnerships.

Lake Resources applauds Lilac Solutions’ launch of its fifth-generation ion exchange technology, promising significant cost and efficiency gains for the Kachi lithium project.

RareX Limited has entered a strategic partnership with U.S. Strategic Metals to integrate Australian rare earth production with U.S. processing capabilities, aiming to strengthen allied critical minerals supply chains.

Lynas Rare Earths delivered record quarterly sales revenue of A$200.2 million in Q1 FY26, bolstered by a successful $932 million equity raise and strategic partnerships aimed at securing critical rare earth supply chains outside China.

PhosCo has received a €1 million grant from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development alongside a $1.1 million investment from its Managing Director, fueling optimisation efforts ahead of the Gasaat Phosphate Project’s bankable feasibility study.

St George Mining showcased its Araxá rare earths and niobium project at EXPOSIBRAM 2025 in Brazil, highlighting strategic alliances with US processors and ongoing development progress. The company is positioning Araxá as a key non-China supply source amid shifting global rare earths dynamics.

Lindian Resources has taken a decisive step forward with a Final Investment Decision on its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, underpinned by a $91.5 million institutional placement and a strategic partnership with Iluka Resources. The company is on track for production by late 2026, backed by expanded mining licenses and a new owner-operator mining model.

Kingsland Minerals’ latest quarterly report confirms the economic viability of its Leliyn Graphite Project, producing ultra-high purity spherical graphite suitable for battery anodes. The company also advances gallium by-product testwork and completes a capital raise to support development.

Eclipse Metals has advanced its Greenland rare earths project with expanded drilling and a key licence renewal, while preparing for a NASDAQ dual listing to tap North American investors.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX, AR3) reported strong progress in its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project with high recovery rates and production milestones, while also expanding and resuming drilling at its Overland Uranium Project. The company bolstered its financial position through government grants and option exercises.