Latest Downstreaming News

Pioneer Minerals has validated primary tungsten mineralisation at its Springfield Prospect in Idaho, revealing high-grade scheelite and gold assays that underpin a promising multi-phase mineral system. The project’s proximity to established processing infrastructure offers strategic advantages for future development.

Resolution Minerals is fast-tracking development of its historic Golden Gate Tungsten Mine in Idaho, leveraging expert geological insight and acquiring critical processing infrastructure to capitalise on soaring tungsten demand.

Syrah Resources and Tesla have agreed to extend the cure date for an alleged default under their offtake agreement to March 2026, buying time to resolve ongoing qualification issues at Syrah’s Vidalia facility.

Delta Lithium has updated its Mt Ida Mineral Resource Estimate, revealing one of the world’s highest-grade rubidium oxide resources alongside lithium and tantalum, while advancing drilling and processing studies.

Critical Resources Limited launches a comprehensive 2026 exploration program targeting significant lithium resource growth across the Northern Prospects of its Mavis Lake Project in Ontario, Canada.

Victory Metals reports breakthrough metallurgical results at North Stanmore, slashing rare earth leach times and boosting critical mineral grades, while advancing strategic ties with Sumitomo and U.S. advisors.

Osmond Resources is fast-tracking development of its Orión EU Critical Minerals Project, with initial drilling confirming high-grade titanium, zircon, and rare earth elements. The company aims to complete a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate and Scoping Study by mid-2026.

St George Mining reports exceptional drilling results at its Araxá Rare Earths and Niobium Project, significantly expanding its resource footprint, alongside a successful $72.5 million capital raise to fund ongoing development.

Chariot Resources has signed a non-binding MOU with Fujian Jinjianqiao to explore offtake, financing, and local processing for its Nigerian lithium projects, aiming to accelerate commercialisation.

Canyon Resources advances its Minim Martap Bauxite Project with mining set to start in February 2026 and first shipments targeted for late June, underpinned by key operational milestones and strategic partnerships.

Magnetite Mines Limited has been granted a new exploration licence adjacent to its Ironback Hill rare earth element project, expanding its strategic footprint in South Australia’s Braemar Iron Region. The licence offers promising optionality for future rare earth exploration while the company maintains focus on its core iron ore development.

Marquee Resources has reported strong initial assay results from its Phase 2 drilling at the Mt Clement Antimony Project, confirming consistent high-grade mineralisation and identifying a new Dugite Zone. These results pave the way for an updated resource estimate and further development.