Latest Mineral Processing News

Lindian Resources has locked in a US$20 million funding deal and a 15-year offtake agreement with Iluka Resources, underpinning the development of its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project and aligning with Australia’s Eneabba refinery ambitions.

Element 25 Limited is advancing its Butcherbird Manganese Mine expansion in Western Australia alongside a new US-based refinery, backed by strong financing and partnerships with major automakers for EV battery-grade manganese supply.

Enova Mining reports promising exploration results across its Brazilian and Australian projects, highlighting high-grade rare earth element assays and advancing metallurgical testing and regulatory approvals.

Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has made significant strides in Papua New Guinea, rebranding and advancing key projects while initiating commercial quicklime shipments to Western Australia. The company’s robust cash position and community agreements set the stage for upcoming construction milestones.

Clean TeQ Water Limited reported solid progress across multiple key projects and improved cash receipts in its Q4 FY25 update, underscoring its growing foothold in advanced water treatment and resource recovery.

Alma Metals has bolstered its Briggs Copper JV Project with a $1.06 million capital raise and an updated resource estimate that now includes silver. The company is progressing a scoping study and preparing for significant drilling to unlock further value.

American Rare Earths Limited reports strong progress at its Halleck Creek Rare Earths Project, highlighted by exceptional sampling results, key permitting milestones, and a $15 million equity raise to fund development.

Lithium Universe Limited has secured global rights to a breakthrough solar panel recycling technology that promises to unlock vast reserves of critical minerals, while advancing its Québec lithium refinery with robust financials and strategic partnerships.

Trigg Minerals has significantly expanded its Antimony Canyon Project in Utah, defining a robust exploration target and securing $12.5 million to advance development. Strategic appointments and a processing study signal its ambition to become a key US antimony supplier.

G50 Corp has reported a significant new discovery of gold, silver, and zinc at its Golconda Project in Arizona, alongside promising gallium mineralogy results that could enhance extraction methods.

Bellavista Resources is progressing bioleaching trials at its Brumby Project while conducting due diligence on over 50 potential gold, silver, and copper projects worldwide. The company maintains a solid cash position of $4.15 million as it seeks to expand its portfolio.

International Graphite Limited has partnered with Arctic Graphite AS to establish a new expandable graphite facility in Germany, aiming to bolster European supply with an initial 3,000 tonnes per year capacity. Backed by a potential $10 million funding commitment, this venture marks a strategic push into critical mineral processing amid rising demand.