Latest Downstreaming News

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited (BRE) confirms Sulista West as an ultra high-grade rare earth project with exceptional drill results and reports metallurgical breakthroughs at Monte Alto, underpinning its integrated supply chain ambitions.

Capricorn Metals has received regulatory approval to expand its Karlawinda operations, enabling a 25% increase in gold production to 150,000 ounces annually. Construction is set to accelerate with key contracts extended and infrastructure upgrades underway.

Buxton Resources reports significant progress across its exploration portfolio, including earthworks at Centurion, heritage survey completion at Madman, and a major graphite testwork success, while regaining full control of Fraser Range after IGO's exit.

Buru Energy advances its Rafael Gas Project in Western Australia with a focus on sustainable growth, targeting a final investment decision in 2026 and production start in 2028. The project aims to supply local power generation with trucked LNG and condensate, replacing costly imports.

Neometals has reported a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for its Ironclad gold deposit at Barrambie and signed a non-binding MoU with Rio Tinto to advance its lithium processing technology, alongside progress in battery recycling plant commissioning.

Victory Metals has produced a 94% total rare earth oxide product enriched in heavy rare earths from its North Stanmore project, marking a first for Australian clay-hosted deposits and setting a new industry benchmark.

Morella Corporation has secured key heritage approvals and government co-funding, while prioritising rubidium extraction research ahead of drilling at its Mt Edon and Mallina projects.

International Graphite Limited is advancing its strategy to become a global mine-to-market industrial graphite company, with a new joint venture in Germany and expansion of its Western Australian operations targeting production by 2027.

Vanadium Resources Limited has secured a binding two-year offtake agreement for vanadium-rich magnetite ore and raised A$1.2 million, advancing its near-term production plans at the Steelpoortdrift project.

Canyon Resources has achieved critical milestones for its Minim Martap Bauxite Project, including port access approval and a substantial credit facility, setting the stage for production and first shipment in early 2026.

WIN Metals Ltd has significantly expanded its Butchers Creek gold resource, boosting indicated ounces by 86% and advancing the project towards economic evaluation. Concurrent exploration successes and strategic asset sales underpin the company’s focused growth strategy.

Comet Resources has sold a significant stake in International Graphite, using part of the proceeds to clear its debt, triggering a board resignation and signaling a shift in shareholder dynamics.