Latest Downstreaming News

Locksley Resources has taken a significant step toward securing diversified antimony supply for the U.S. market by entering a non-binding agreement with EV Resources, supporting its proprietary DeepSolv™ processing technology and domestic critical minerals strategy.

Axel REE Limited has unveiled new high-grade gallium and rare earth element zones at its Caladão Project in Brazil, expanding the mineralised footprint and reinforcing its status as a major critical minerals asset.

St George Mining has formed a strategic alliance with US-based REAlloys Inc to advance the commercialisation of rare earths from the Araxá Project in Brazil, positioning itself within the growing US rare earths supply chain.

Vulcan Energy has obtained the crucial permit to build and operate its Central Lithium Plant in Frankfurt, marking a significant milestone in Europe's push for sustainable, domestic lithium production to support electric vehicle battery manufacturing.

Iluka Resources is suspending production at its Cataby mine and Synthetic Rutile Kiln 2 due to weak global demand for mineral sands products, aiming to preserve cash and inventory while positioning for recovery.

Bayan Mining and Minerals has identified four compelling rare earth element targets at its Desert Star Projects in California, leveraging advanced geophysical data near the Mountain Pass Mine. The findings set the stage for detailed ground surveys and potential drilling.

Meteoric Resources has secured the crucial SEMAD licence to build and operate a rare earth pilot processing facility in Brazil, marking a pivotal step for its Caldeira Project. Construction is set to begin immediately, with operations expected by late October 2025.

St George Mining’s latest drilling assays at the Araxá Project in Brazil reveal exceptional grades of rare earth elements and niobium, signaling a potential major resource upgrade.

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited has obtained the final regulatory approval to operate its rare earth pilot plant in Brazil’s largest petrochemical complex, setting the stage for pilot operations in mid-2026.

Eclipse Metals is set to launch a diamond drilling program at its Grønnedal Rare Earth Project in Greenland, aiming to expand a substantial rare earth resource. Concurrently, assays reveal promising concentrations of critical minerals rubidium and gallium at Ivigtut, positioning the company strategically within evolving global supply chains.

IperionX has boosted its titanium powder capacity by 60% with no extra capital, cutting unit costs to $55/kg, and is now accelerating a US Department of Defense-backed expansion to 1,400 tpa aiming for the lowest-cost titanium production in America.

Lincoln Minerals has successfully raised $2.25 million through a renounceable entitlement issue and follow-on placement, positioning the company to advance key exploration projects in South Australia’s critical minerals sector.