Latest Downstreaming News

A landmark High Court ruling in South Africa exempts upstream petroleum activities from the Gas Act, easing regulatory burdens for companies like Renergen and Tetra4.

Liontown Resources has successfully ramped up production at its Kathleen Valley Lithium Operation, marking a milestone as Australia’s first underground lithium mine begins ahead of schedule. The company reports strong operational and financial performance amid robust lithium demand.

Magnum Mining & Exploration Limited has completed its acquisition of Palmares Estudos Geologicos LTDA, gaining full ownership of promising rare earth element projects in Brazil. Early exploration results reveal significant high-grade rare earth oxides, positioning Magnum to benefit from global supply shifts.

Nimy Resources has reported highly favourable mineralogy results from its Block 3 gallium discovery in Western Australia, setting the stage for critical metallurgical testing and maiden resource definition amid tightening global gallium supply.

Lithium Energy Limited has received over US$33 million from the partial sale of its Solaroz Lithium Brine Project and acquired a 100% stake in the Capricorn Gold-Copper Belt Project, positioning itself for a strategic turnaround amid ASX suspension.

Mineral Commodities Ltd faces a buyer default on its Skaland sale while advancing negotiations to fully acquire the Munglinup Graphite Project, amidst operational and financial challenges.

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.