Latest Minerals Processing News

Lindian Resources has made significant strides in advancing its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, securing key construction contracts, initiating site works ahead of schedule, and strengthening its leadership team. The company is also progressing downstream testwork with ANSTO and actively pursuing funding opportunities to underpin development.

Freehill Mining reported a seasonal slowdown in sales and logistical challenges in Q3 FY2025 but strengthened its position with a new site acquisition and a $700,000 capital raise to fuel growth in Chile’s construction materials market.

St George Mining has completed its acquisition of the Araxá niobium-rare earth project in Brazil, announcing a maiden JORC-compliant resource and securing a strategic EPC+F partnership to fast-track development.

Novonix Limited advances its synthetic graphite production with Riverside commissioning and a new Chattanooga plant site, while winning a preliminary US trade case against Chinese imports and appointing Michael O’Kronley as CEO.

ABx Group Limited reports significant progress in rare earths exploration in Tasmania, ALCORE fluorine recycling pilot plant development, and bauxite project advancements, positioning itself amid tightening global supply chains.

Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) has made significant strides in its mine to metals strategy during the March 2025 quarter, including plans for US expansion and progress at its Dubbo Project and Korean Metals Plant. The company is positioning itself as a key alternative supply chain amid escalating geopolitical tensions and export restrictions.

Vital Metals is nearing completion of a pivotal Scoping Study for its Tardiff deposit in Canada, while spearheading a new Canadian rare earths consortium and securing fresh funding to support its development ambitions.

Power Minerals Limited has identified significant rare earth element potential at its prospective Santa Anna niobium carbonatite project in Brazil, signing a binding letter of intent to acquire the asset and planning immediate drilling to define an exploration target.

Iluka Resources posted a solid 2024 performance with stable market conditions and sound margins despite inflationary pressures, while progressing key projects like Balranald and Eneabba.

G50 Corp has engaged SGS Canada to initiate comprehensive metallurgical testing at its Golconda Project, aiming to refine gallium recovery methods and advance its strategic minerals portfolio.

Monadelphous Group Limited has reported a robust 41.33% increase in profit after tax for the half-year ending December 2024, alongside a modest 2.05% rise in revenue and a significant hike in its interim dividend.

Calix Limited and Pilbara Minerals have recommenced construction on their Mid-Stream Demonstration Plant following a $15 million grant from the Western Australian Government, aiming for completion by December 2025.