Latest Hydrometallurgical Processing News

Mount Ridley Mines reports a maiden inferred gallium resource of 838.7 million tonnes at its Mt Ridley Project, marking a significant step in Australia's critical minerals landscape amid global supply chain shifts.

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited has inked a decade-long heavy rare earths offtake deal with Carester and announced a major maiden resource at its Amargosa bauxite project, backed by a $120 million capital raise to accelerate development.

Chalice Mining is progressing its Gonneville Project Pre-Feasibility Study on schedule for November 2025 completion, fully funded and targeting a Final Investment Decision by late 2027 as palladium prices hit a two-year high.

American Rare Earths reports key technical breakthroughs and strong funding progress at its Halleck Creek Rare Earths Project, positioning it as a vital domestic source for the US rare earths supply chain.

Lithium Universe and Macquarie University unveil a breakthrough in solar panel recycling technology that dramatically cuts acid consumption and boosts silver recovery efficiency. This innovation promises to reshape the economics and sustainability of photovoltaic waste processing.

Metallium Limited announces a breakthrough rare earth recovery method using Flash Joule Heating with chlorination, promising faster, cleaner recycling of critical metals from magnet waste and advancing U.S. supply chain independence.

Latrobe Magnesium Limited (ASX – LMG) has launched an $8 million equity raising to fund the ramp-up of its magnesium metal production and advance feasibility studies for a larger commercial plant. The company’s patented hydromet process converts brown coal ash into sustainable magnesium with significantly lower emissions than global peers.

American Rare Earths has achieved a significant metallurgical milestone by successfully removing impurities from allanite-based rare earth ore at its Halleck Creek project, potentially lowering costs and boosting rare earth recovery.

Podium Minerals has unveiled a breakthrough concentrator flowsheet for its Parks Reef Project, achieving approximately 80% recovery of platinum, palladium, and gold from bulk sulphide ore. This innovation promises to unlock multiple commercial pathways and de-risk project development amid tightening global PGM markets.

Lithium Universe Limited has successfully demonstrated its innovative JESE technology, achieving over 95% silver recovery from solar panels in under 30 minutes while preserving silicon wafers and reducing environmental impact.

Prospech Limited has announced a pro-rata renounceable entitlement offer aiming to raise up to $1.62 million to fund metallurgical testing and exploration at its Korsnäs rare earth elements project in Finland. The offer is partially underwritten and includes attaching options, reflecting the company’s ongoing development efforts and funding needs.

Latrobe Magnesium secures EPA Victoria approval to begin commissioning and operations at its Hazelwood North Demonstration Plant, moving closer to commercial magnesium oxide production.