Latest Extraction Technology News

Ionic Rare Earths has announced a $3 million capital raise via convertible notes, aimed at advancing its rare earth projects across multiple continents. The raise, pending shareholder approval, underscores the company’s strategic push into sustainable rare earth extraction and recycling technologies.

Arizona Lithium has achieved a landmark regulatory approval for Phase 1 production at its Prairie Lithium Project, marking the first lithium brine operation sanctioned in Saskatchewan. Updated drilling and modeling have significantly expanded the project's resource base and production potential.

Lake Resources has increased its Measured and Indicated lithium resource at the Kachi Project in Argentina to 8.2 million tonnes LCE, revealing higher-grade lithium zones and enhanced recovery technology. This update strengthens the project's economic outlook amid ongoing feasibility and environmental assessments.

Lake Resources has initiated a Special Committee to explore strategic options for its flagship Kachi Lithium Brine Project, aiming to bridge the gap between market valuation and intrinsic asset value.

Patagonia Lithium Ltd reports exceptional Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) porosity and specific yield results from well JAM24-04 at its Formentera Lithium Brine Project in Argentina, revealing porosity values more than double previous estimates and promising lithium concentrations that bolster project viability.

Arizona Lithium advances its Prairie Project with a pioneering commercial development plan for lithium brine extraction, regulatory approvals, and a $1.3 million capital raise to fund initial production.

Cosmos Exploration has progressed its lithium brine extraction testing in Bolivia using Vulcan Energy’s VULSORB® technology and reported promising uranium mineralogy results from its Canadian projects, supported by a $1.25 million capital raise.

Anson Resources reports a successful pilot of Direct Lithium Extraction technology at its Green River project with 98% lithium recovery, while securing approvals for a 24-hole drilling program at its Yellow Cat Uranium-Vanadium project.

Deterra Royalties Limited reported a 4% increase in portfolio revenue to AUD 61.9 million for the March 2025 quarter, driven by robust iron ore royalties and record gold margins. The company also marked a major milestone with the Final Investment Decision and full funding secured for Phase 1 of the Thacker Pass Lithium Project, targeting production in 2027.

Everest Metals Corporation has launched a major aircore drilling campaign at its Revere Gold Project while advancing a pioneering rubidium extraction patent at Mt Edon, setting the stage for resource growth and near-term mining at Mt Dimer.

Neurotech International has inked a development deal with RH Farma to produce a pharmaceutical-grade cannabinoid drug targeting pediatric neurodevelopmental disorders, leveraging advanced European extraction technology.

Cosmos Exploration has taken a major step into the global lithium market by signing an exclusive option agreement to acquire EAU Lithium Pty Ltd, unlocking access to Bolivia’s vast lithium resources and pioneering advanced extraction technology.