Latest Downstreaming News

Firebird Metals has installed new equipment at its Chinese R&D lab, enabling complete lab-scale production from ore to lithium manganese iron phosphate cathode. This milestone supports a strategic collaboration with Central South University and promises cost advantages in battery material manufacturing.

Nimy Resources reports promising signs of a large, continuous gallium mineralised system at its Block 3 Gallium Project in Western Australia, with drilling confirming key host rocks over 1.5 kilometres of strike. Assay results are imminent as the company advances exploration and metallurgical testing.

Nordic Resources has completed its acquisition of three gold projects in Finland’s Middle Ostrobothnia Gold Belt, significantly boosting its resource base with nearly one million ounces of gold equivalent. The company plans to start drilling by July 2025, aiming to unlock further value from these advanced assets.

Elsight has landed a significant US$5.08 million contract with a European defence OEM, pushing its total 2025 orders from this customer to nearly US$14.7 million and signaling strong growth in unmanned systems connectivity.

Lincoln Minerals reports breakthrough metallurgical results from its Kookaburra Graphite Project, achieving ultra-high purity graphite suitable for lithium-ion battery anodes without using hazardous hydrofluoric acid. This advance supports the company’s downstream processing ambitions in South Australia.

Volt Resources has reshaped its executive team to sharpen focus on downstream graphite refining and advanced materials, appointing Trevor Matthews to its board while repositioning CEO Prashant Chintawar.

Redivium Limited has secured a definitive five-year marketing and offtake agreement with WMC Energy BV, ensuring exclusive global sales of black mass from its UK battery recycling facility.

Marmota Limited has unveiled spectacular heavy mineral concentrations from its February 2025 drilling at the Muckanippie EL 6166 titanium project, expanding the mineralised zone to 3.2km by 1.8km with grades reaching 63%.

Nimy Resources has successfully completed Phase 2 drilling at its Block 3 Gallium prospect in Western Australia, intercepting key host rock in 9 of 11 holes. Phase 3 drilling has now commenced to explore extensions beyond the original target.

Podium Minerals launches a $2.61 million rights issue to advance its Parks Reef PGM project, capitalising on strong market fundamentals and significant resource growth potential.

Podium Minerals Limited has launched a fully underwritten $2.6 million entitlement offer to fund advanced metallurgical testing at its flagship Parks Reef Project, aiming to enhance platinum group metals recovery and concentrate grades.

Syrah Resources has clarified its offtake agreement with Tesla, extending the final qualification deadline for its Vidalia anode active material facility to February 2027. Both companies continue advancing towards commercial sales despite the extended timeline.