Latest Downstreaming News

Renascor Resources has begun construction of its Purified Spherical Graphite demonstration facility in Adelaide, aiming to showcase an innovative HF-free purification process and disrupt China’s near-monopoly on PSG supply.

Lithium Universe Limited reports a major advance in silver recycling technology, achieving near-Britannia-grade purity in just five minutes using its proprietary JESE method. This innovation promises to reshape solar panel recycling with higher efficiency and sustainability.

Meteoric Resources has confirmed exceptional rare earth recoveries from continuous piloting at ANSTO, producing high-quality Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate and demonstrating effective waste handling. This milestone advances the Caldeira Project towards commercial development and offtake agreements.

Syrah Resources has secured an extension to address an alleged default under its Tesla offtake agreement, pushing the cure deadline to November 2025 as both parties work toward resolution.

Northern Minerals has completed a Definitive Feasibility Study for its Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project, confirming its technical and financial viability as a critical new source of dysprosium and terbium outside China.

Lindian Resources appoints Zekai Komur as Executive Director to spearhead delivery and expansion of its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, with Stage 1 fully funded and construction progressing ahead of schedule.

AXP Energy has commenced drilling operations on its Charlie #1 Well in Oklahoma, backed by a recent A$2.7 million capital raise. The project targets multiple stacked pay zones and aims to expand gas-to-power and bitcoin mining ventures.

EV Resources announces a $1 million follow-on placement to Tribeca Capital, reinforcing its strategic partnerships and advancing its critical antimony projects aligned with U.S. supply chain ambitions.

Locksley Resources has significantly expanded its footprint in California's Mojave Critical Minerals Hub by staking 249 new claims adjacent to the Mountain Pass Rare Earth Mine, positioning itself strongly within the U.S. critical minerals supply chain.

Metals Australia Ltd reports key milestones in its Lac Carheil Graphite Project, achieving battery-grade spherical graphite purity and selecting Sept-Îles as the preferred site for its Battery Anode Material plant.

EV Resources has raised up to A$5.5 million through a share placement to accelerate development of its Los Lirios and Dollar Antimony Projects, backed by a strategic partnership with Locksley Resources.

Locksley Resources has entered a non-binding agreement with EV Resources to purchase antimony ore, advancing its proprietary DeepSolv™ processing and supporting U.S. domestic supply for defense and energy sectors.