Latest Industrial Applications News

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.

DY6 Metals has launched a 91-hole auger drilling campaign at its Central Rutile Project in Cameroon, aiming to fast-track resource definition following promising surface rutile grades.

Osmond Resources has completed geological logging of its first drill hole at the Orión EU Critical Minerals Project, identifying seven promising mineral layers. A second drill rig is now operational to further test the continuity of these layers.

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.

Magnum Mining & Exploration has raised $7 million through an oversubscribed placement to accelerate its critical minerals processing hub in Nevada and expand rare earth exploration in Brazil, aligning with US strategic priorities.

Nova Minerals has secured a critical land use permit for an antimony refinery at Port MacKenzie, Alaska, backed by a US$43.4 million award from the U.S. Department of War. The company aims to produce military-grade antimony by 2026/27, positioning itself as a pivotal domestic supplier in the U.S. critical minerals market.

Dart Mining reports outstanding surface rock chip sampling results from its Coonambula project in Queensland, revealing high-grade antimony, gold, and silver assays that underscore the site's exploration potential.

Alkane Resources reported a solid September quarter with 36,407 gold equivalent ounces produced following its merger with Mandalay Resources, maintaining its full-year 2026 production guidance despite one-off merger costs.

Koba Resources has acquired exclusive rights to two prolific tin-tungsten projects in Queensland’s historic Herberton Tin Field, backed by a $4.35 million capital raise to fund exploration and drilling.

Volt Resources is advancing its Alabama Graphite Refinery project to produce high purity graphite in the US, leveraging proven Ukrainian technology and targeting near-term commercial production with low capital costs and strong environmental credentials.

Fortuna Metals has identified significant historical titanium mineralisation across its Mkanda and Kampini projects in Malawi, with Phase 1 drilling complete and assay results expected soon. Positioned near Sovereign Metals’ world-class Kasiya deposit, Fortuna’s exploration could unlock a major rutile discovery.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited has reported strong high-grade graphite intersections from its latest drilling campaign in Kazakhstan, reinforcing its position as the world’s highest-grade graphite resource. These results underpin an upcoming resource and reserve upgrade feeding into the ongoing Definitive Feasibility Study.