Latest Magnesium News

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.

Latrobe Magnesium has locked in $10 million through a placement and entitlement offer to complete its demonstration plant and push towards commercial-scale magnesium production.

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.

Western Mines Group has been awarded a $180,000 government grant to fund further drilling at its Mulga Tank nickel project, targeting a promising komatiite mineral system. This funding supports the company’s ongoing exploration efforts to delineate a significant nickel sulphide deposit in Western Australia.

Latrobe Magnesium Limited has successfully commenced production of Magnesium Oxide at its Hazelwood North Demonstration Plant, marking a significant operational milestone. The company is advancing towards steady-state output and exploring by-product commercialisation.

Lithium Energy Limited has completed a detailed Magnetotelluric survey at its White Plains project in Utah, revealing two promising aquifers that could host lithium brine mineralisation. This advancement sets the stage for targeted drilling and resource definition.

Brazilian Critical Minerals has reported sustained high-grade rare earth element recovery from its in-situ recovery trials at the Ema Project, with pregnant leach solution grades exceeding 5,700 ppm TREO and strong magnet rare earth oxide content.

Latrobe Magnesium has commenced start-up operations at its Hazelwood North Demonstration Plant following EPA licence renewal, overcoming recent weather-related supply setbacks. The company aims to begin magnesium oxide production within the week as it advances toward full commissioning.

Brazilian Critical Minerals has reported exceptional in-situ recovery results at its Ema project, achieving rare earth leaching grades over 14 times higher than the natural mineralised levels. These breakthrough findings mark a significant step towards commercial production.

Magontec Limited reports a $5.25 million interim gross profit and a doubling of net assets per share to 84 cents, despite an underlying net loss. The company is banking on new Chinese supply partnerships and automation to restore profitability by FY 2026.

Calix Limited reported solid FY25 results with 17% growth in product revenue, a 23% cut in operating costs, and an extended 18-month cash runway, while progressing key decarbonisation projects.

Galan Lithium has cleared all hurdles for a $20 million placement to Clean Elements Fund, unlocking funding to complete Phase 1 of its Hombre Muerto West lithium project with production slated for early 2026.