Latest Downstreaming News

Lindian Resources reports strong progress on its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi, securing multiple financing proposals and advancing construction ahead of schedule. The company targets production in 2026 amid growing global demand for critical minerals.

Cobre Limited reports exceptional copper and silver recoveries from long-term in-situ leaching tests at its Ngami Copper Project, advancing plans for a pilot plant to validate this innovative extraction method.

Tempest Minerals reports promising initial metallurgical test results from its Remorse Iron discovery in Western Australia, highlighting high-grade iron concentrate with low impurities. Further results are anticipated to refine the project’s development potential.

Centaurus Metals’ Jaguar Nickel Sulphide Project in Brazil has further reduced its carbon emissions, reinforcing its status as a world-leading low-emission nickel producer and attracting strategic investor interest.

Prospech Limited reports promising metallurgical test results from its Korsnäs Rare Earth Element resource, highlighting apatite as the dominant and well-liberated mineral. The company is fast-tracking bench-scale concentrate production and hydrometallurgical extraction to advance resource development.

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.