Latest Downstreaming News

PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (ANTAM) reported a historic financial year in 2025, with revenue up 22% and net profit more than doubling to Rp7.92 trillion, driven by strong domestic demand and operational efficiency. The company also navigates evolving Indonesian mining regulations and ongoing legal challenges as it invests in downstream nickel projects.

Lindian Resources has raised A$100 million through an institutional placement, fully funding its Kangankunde Stage 1 project and accelerating Stage 2 expansion alongside downstream processing integration.

Enlitic has landed a US$1.2 million contract to migrate and standardise millions of medical imaging records for Parkland Health, marking its third major US healthcare win this month.

Delta Lithium has successfully produced battery-grade lithium carbonate and high-grade rubidium carbonate from mica concentrate at its Mt Ida project, confirming strong recovery rates and potential new revenue streams.

Pure Resources has launched a cutting-edge research collaboration with Rice University to develop carbon nanotube fibre thermal management systems, leveraging graphite from its Garnet Hills Project. The initiative is backed by a $3 million equity raise to fund exploration and downstream material innovation.

Hastings Technology Metals has acquired a 49% stake in a fully permitted rare earth processing plant in Thailand, aiming to commence production by late 2026. This strategic move offers a lower-cost, near-term production hub with potential to process feedstock from its Yangibana project.

Battery Age Minerals has expanded its Apex Germanium-Gallium Project in Utah by 40%, staking 51 new mining claims adjacent to the historic Apex Mine. This move strengthens its foothold in a vital US critical minerals hub amid growing demand for semiconductor and defence supply chains.

West Cobar Metals reports promising metallurgical testwork supporting a low-cost heap leach processing pathway at its Salazar Critical Minerals Project, highlighting strong recoveries of high-value rare earths including dysprosium and terbium.

Syrah Resources has successfully closed its institutional entitlement offer, securing A$44 million at a share price of 10.5 cents, with the retail offer now open to shareholders. This capital raise aims to strengthen the company’s financial position as it advances its graphite and anode material operations.

Unity Metals has reported promising high-grade gold intersections from initial drilling at its Ngot Gold Project, with assays confirming mineralisation similar to the nearby Okvau Mine. The ongoing 8,000m drilling program is progressing well, with further results eagerly awaited.

International Graphite Limited (IG6) has partnered with Italian chemical giant ALKEEMIA to establish a cutting-edge graphite processing facility in Italy, targeting production by late 2027. This joint venture aims to secure Europe's graphite supply chain amid rising demand and regulatory pressures.

Resolution Minerals has confirmed exceptional tungsten grades in stockpiles at its newly acquired Johnson Creek Mill, setting the stage for a rapid JORC upgrade and potential near-term production aligned with US critical minerals strategies.