Latest Downstreaming News

American Rare Earths reports promising beneficiation optimisation results and an updated mineral processing flowsheet for its Halleck Creek Rare Earths Project, marking a key step toward production.

PMET Resources reports a positive feasibility study for its flagship Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project, revealing a maiden mineral reserve and advancing environmental and exploration milestones.

Caravel Minerals has signed a non-binding MOU with Adani’s Kutch Copper to jointly advance the Caravel Copper Project toward a 2026 Final Investment Decision, exploring funding and offtake agreements.

St George Mining has accelerated its final payments to Itafos, securing 100% unencumbered ownership of the Araxá Rare Earths and Niobium Project in Brazil. This move follows a significant equity raise aimed at advancing the project toward a Final Investment Decision.

ABx Group has achieved over 98% retention of rare earth elements with near-complete impurity removal in large batch tests from its Deep Leads project, advancing toward delivering its first mixed rare earth carbonate sample by November’s end.

Condor Energy has signed a non-binding MoU with Promigas Perú to jointly explore natural gas supply and distribution opportunities from the Piedra Redonda gas field, aiming to unlock value in northern Peru’s energy market.

Lodestar Minerals has appointed two former heavy rare earths experts from MP Materials and Lynas Rare Earths to spearhead its U.S. downstream magnet and supply chain strategy, following its planned acquisition of the Virgin Mountain project in Arizona.

Elevra Lithium reports robust Q1 FY26 results with record production and a significant increase in lithium resources, advancing its brownfield expansion and multiple development projects.

Volt Resources has raised $2.23 million through a share placement to fund the feasibility study and development of its high purity graphite refinery in Alabama, alongside advancing a pilot plant for ultra-high purity graphite.

Almonty Industries posted a strong Q3 net income driven by rising tungsten prices and strategic financing, while advancing its flagship Sangdong Mine and acquiring new US exploration rights.

Mount Ridley Mines has appointed Allister Caird as CEO, bringing critical minerals expertise to accelerate its rare earth and gallium projects in Western Australia and expand US partnerships.

Pioneer Lithium has significantly expanded its land holdings at Idaho’s North Pine Project and completed its first field exploration program, setting the stage for critical minerals development in a strategic US district.