Latest Downstreaming News

Lindian Resources has made significant strides in advancing its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, securing key construction contracts, initiating site works ahead of schedule, and strengthening its leadership team. The company is also progressing downstream testwork with ANSTO and actively pursuing funding opportunities to underpin development.

Lithium Plus Minerals Limited (ASX: LPM) reported significant progress on its Lei Lithium Development with advancing environmental approvals and infrastructure design, while its Wingate Project reveals promising large-scale gold potential. The company maintains a solid cash position of AUD 3.6 million as it prepares for upcoming exploration campaigns.

Cadoux Limited has made significant progress in its High Purity Alumina and Minhub rare earth projects during Q1 2025, advancing engineering studies, securing key contracts, and strengthening ESG initiatives while preparing for commercialisation.

Black Rock Mining advances its Mahenge Graphite Project with a A$5 million placement and POSCO’s strategic US$277 million investment in a Korean spherical graphite plant, signaling strengthened downstream integration and project momentum.

Group 6 Metals reported steady production at its Dolphin Tungsten Mine in Q1 2025, alongside significant progress in its recapitalisation plan and a strengthened financial position amid a tightening global tungsten market.

St George Mining has completed its acquisition of the Araxá niobium-rare earth project in Brazil, announcing a maiden JORC-compliant resource and securing a strategic EPC+F partnership to fast-track development.

International Graphite's March 2025 quarterly report highlights strong geopolitical tailwinds and government backing for its Springdale Graphite Project and Collie processing facilities, positioning the company as a key player in the critical minerals supply chain.

ACDC Metals has reported encouraging metallurgical and marketing outcomes from its Goschen Central heavy mineral sands project, underpinning a scoping study underway and advancing resource development.

Critical Minerals Group (CMG) advances its integrated vanadium flow battery strategy targeting commercial energy storage solutions by 2026, alongside key project and executive developments.

Petratherm Limited has confirmed a significant titanium-rich heavy mineral sands discovery at its Muckanippie Project, with drilling extending mineralisation over 15 square kilometres and a recent $8.1 million placement to accelerate development.

Jupiter Mines reported a robust Q3 FY2025 with higher manganese production and sales at Tshipi, driving a 65% jump in EBITDA amid improved prices and reduced costs.

Australian Vanadium Limited reports significant progress across its vertically integrated vanadium strategy, with key project milestones, government approvals, and promising energy storage developments positioning it for growth.