Latest Hydrometallurgical Processing News

Zinc of Ireland NL is set to reshape its zinc recovery and battery recycling prospects after signing to acquire Meclex's innovative hydrometallurgical technologies and launching a major drilling campaign at its Kildare project.

Australian Mines Limited's latest scoping study for its Flemington Scandium Project reveals strong financial metrics and significant upside potential tied to scandium pricing, underscoring the project's strategic position in critical minerals.

Brazilian Rare Earths (ASX: BRE) has reported substantial expansion of its Monte Alto rare earth project with ultra high-grade drilling results and validated low-temperature processing delivering 97% recovery. The company also secured a Trial Mining Licence enabling early production and bulk shipments.

Temas Resources has closed a CAD 1.5 million flow-through share placement with Maple Leaf Critical Minerals Fund, reinforcing funding for its Quebec titanium projects and proprietary Regenerative Chloride Leach technology commercialisation.

Delta Lithium’s March quarter report highlights robust high-grade lithium drilling at Mt Ida, successful production of battery-grade lithium and rubidium carbonates, and ongoing exploration progress at Yinnetharra, supported by a strong $52 million cash position.

Hastings Technology Metals is on track to commission its Kabin Buri Hydromet Plant in Thailand by June 2026, aiming for first production of premium Mixed Rare Earth Chloride flakes by Q4. The plant promises near-term revenue streams and leverages lower operating costs in Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor.

Zinc Mines Ireland (ASX: ZMI) has acquired Dutch metals tech firm Meclex, integrating its proprietary low-temperature hydrometallurgical processes into ZMI’s Kildare zinc project. The move aims to unlock critical mineral value and reduce environmental impact in European zinc and battery recycling markets.

Sunrise Energy Metals has confirmed strong economics for its Syerston Scandium Project with a US$120 million feasibility study, targeting 60 tonnes per year of scandium oxide and potential expansion to 180 tonnes. The project benefits from US government financing interest and rising global demand amid Chinese export restrictions.

Critica Limited has achieved a significant breakthrough at its Jupiter Rare Earth Project, lifting magnet rare earth recovery to approximately 81% and total rare earth oxide recovery to around 71% through pilot plant optimisation. This advance strengthens the foundation for its ongoing scoping study and downstream processing plans.

Resolution Minerals has produced a high-purity antimony trioxide intermediate from its Antimony Ridge project using conventional pyrometallurgy, while hydrometallurgical tests progress. The project benefits from US FAST-41 permitting, aiming to establish a local processing hub for critical metals in Idaho.

Resolution Minerals Ltd reports significant 3D modelling results at its Antimony Ridge Mine Project in Idaho, revealing over 100 high-grade antimony-silver veins over a large area. The project has secured FAST-41 status to accelerate permitting and development.

American Rare Earths has outlined a three-stage pilot plant program combining Wyoming-based mineral processing with downstream refining in Canada, aiming to accelerate pre-production rare earth oxide output from its Halleck Creek Project.