Latest Downstreaming News

Hastings Technology Metals and Wyloo have signed a non-binding agreement with Ucore Rare Metals to negotiate a long-term offtake for rare earth concentrate and explore US-based downstream processing.

Surefire Resources reports robust drilling results at its Yidby Gold Project alongside promising assays from its Victory Bore critical minerals deposit, supported by a $1.54 million capital raise.

International Graphite Limited has made significant strides in its global graphite strategy, signing a German joint venture and securing $3 million in US institutional funding to support its expanding mine-to-market operations.

Critica Limited has marked a significant milestone in its Jupiter rare earths project, commissioning a pilot plant and producing its first high-grade mixed rare earth oxide product, underscoring its path from resource to revenue.

Resolution Minerals Ltd is set to acquire a processing mill and tungsten stockpiles adjacent to its Horse Heaven Project in Idaho, aiming to accelerate U.S. production of critical metals antimony and tungsten.

Australian Vanadium Limited advances its vertically integrated vanadium strategy with key regulatory approvals, manufacturing expansions, and a new $10 million loan facility, positioning itself for major energy storage projects.

NGX Limited progresses its Malingunde graphite project with key technical studies and downstream qualification, while advancing uranium exploration in Namibia. Market dynamics and regulatory shifts position NGX favorably in the clean energy minerals sector.

Alpha HPA Limited reports significant progress on its HPA First Project Stage 2 construction and secures $30 million funding, while signing new letters of intent with leading semiconductor OEMs.

Hastings Technology Metals has completed a transformative joint venture with Wyloo for its Yangibana Rare Earths Project, eliminating $123 million in debt and divesting its gold portfolio to sharpen its rare earths focus.

Castile Resources has reported substantial increases in gold, copper, and bismuth resources at its Rover 1 Project, while advancing plans for refined bismuth production amid tightening global supply due to Chinese export controls.

Pure Resources has completed the acquisition of the Garnet Hills mining lease and confirmed high-grade garnet products through metallurgical testing, positioning itself for feasibility studies and U.S. partnerships.

Lakes Blue Energy marked a pivotal quarter with its ASX reinstatement, a $5.8 million capital raise, and completion of the Wombat-5 well, setting the stage for imminent production testing and resource upgrades.