Latest Minerals Processing News

Iondrive Limited has gained a significant boost from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, receiving a Letter of Support and potential incentives valued at over US$15 million for scaling its rare earth recycling modules in the US.

Ioneer Ltd has been conditionally awarded a long-term land lease by the U.S. Army to establish a critical boron processing facility at the Tooele Army Depot in Utah, marking a significant step in securing domestic defense supply chains.

Li-FT Power Ltd. has obtained a binding call option to acquire the Renard diamond mine site or its owning companies, aiming to repurpose its processing infrastructure for lithium production. The deal hinges on Canadian court approval and involves a significant option fee and care commitments.

InVert Graphite (ASX:IVG) is set to acquire RapidGraphite Pty Ltd, gaining exclusive rights to Curtin University’s RapidPulseTM graphite processing technology that promises rapid, acid-free conversion of natural graphite to battery-grade quality. Backed by positive test results and a A$2.5 million capital raise, this move aims to vertically integrate InVert’s Morogoro graphite project with cutting-edge processing innovation.

PMET Resources has endorsed NRW Holdings’ ALi® atmospheric leach process for producing battery-grade lithium carbonate, highlighting its economic and environmental advantages. NRW is advancing commercialisation with ongoing testing and development plans.

Axel REE has appointed Dr Patience Mpofu as Managing Director, positioning the company to advance its rare earths portfolio from exploration into commercial development with planned in-situ recovery trials.

Civmec Limited has expanded its order book to a record $1.5 billion, driven by new contracts including a major installation package at Iluka's Eneabba Rare Earths Refinery and a key construction role in Perth Park, Western Australia's flagship entertainment precinct.

Evion Group’s Panthera Graphite Technologies joint venture posted a US$530,000 EBITDA in its first full year of commercial production, operating at just 20-25% capacity and setting the stage for substantial earnings growth.

Pacific Resources (ASX: PXR) has advanced its acquisition of the Snowstorm Gold Project in Victoria’s Eastern Goldfields by paying $160,000 to acquire a 50% stake in Mines of Stirling, the project’s owner. Completion of the acquisition, including full ownership, is expected by mid-July.

Green Technology Metals (ASX: GT1) secured $1.87 million from its recent entitlement offer, with underwriters stepping in to cover a $2.13 million shortfall. The capital raise supports ongoing development of its Ontario lithium project.

Osmond Resources has unveiled new channel sample assays from Spain’s Orión project, revealing outstanding heavy mineral grades that strengthen the case for its maiden Mineral Resource Estimate. Phase 2 drilling is poised to start pending final approvals, while a Scoping Study advances towards completion in late 2026.

Boab Metals has sealed a $109 million EPC contract with GR Engineering to refurbish and relocate the DeGrussa processing plant to its Sorby Hills project, aiming for concentrate production by mid-2027.