Latest Downstreaming News

Kingsland Minerals is finalising its scoping study for the Leliyn Graphite Project, positioning itself to capitalise on shifting global graphite markets driven by new US tariffs on Chinese imports.

Strike Energy has announced a strategic placement and share purchase plan raising up to A$103 million to advance its core Perth Basin gas projects, backed by a significant investment from Carnarvon Energy. This funding underpins key developments targeting first production by late 2026 and a final investment decision for West Erregulla.

Volt Resources has drawn $0.5 million from a $1 million funding agreement to accelerate development of its graphite projects in Tanzania and the US, positioning itself amid rising US tariffs on Chinese graphite imports.

Gold Hydrogen Limited confirms full settlement of a strategic investment by three Japanese industry players, setting the stage for an ambitious 2025 work program at its Ramsay Project focused on natural hydrogen and helium exploration.

Meteoric Resources has released a robust Pre-Feasibility Study for its Caldeira rare earths project in Brazil, highlighting a low-cost, long-life deposit with strong government backing and a targeted production start in 2028.

Metals Australia Ltd has significantly expanded its Lac Carheil graphite project resource with a 595% increase in graphitic carbon intercepts, setting the stage for an updated Mineral Resource Estimate and advanced mine planning.

Ionic Rare Earths’ Brazilian joint venture Viridion has secured land and government backing to build South America’s inaugural rare earth refining and recycling centre, aiming to start operations by late 2026.

Viridis Mining and Minerals, through its Brazilian JV Viridion, has secured municipal land in Poços de Caldas to build Latin America’s first rare earth refining and recycling centre, backed by strong government support and aligned with Brazil’s critical minerals strategy.

Canadian Phosphate Limited has applied for a multi-year exploration permit at its Wapiti Phosphate Project in British Columbia, targeting a substantial phosphate resource with strategic implications for North American supply.

Anson Resources has successfully implemented a polishing process at its Green River Lithium Project that significantly reduces contaminants in lithium chloride eluate, paving the way for battery-grade lithium carbonate production.

American Rare Earths reports strong metallurgical leach recoveries and significantly reduced impurities at its Halleck Creek Rare Earths Project, marking a key step toward economic production of critical rare earth elements in the US.

Pure Resources advances its Reedy Creek project by exploring graphite potential and forging US partnerships to tap into thermal management and rare earth element technologies.