Latest Modular Processing Plants News

Pioneer Minerals has appointed Alaska Midnight Sun Drilling for its first reverse circulation drill campaign at the Springfield Tungsten, Gold and Gallium Project in Idaho, targeting high-grade multi-commodity mineralisation in Q3 2026.

Pioneer Minerals has uncovered previously hidden fault structures at its Springfield Project in Idaho, enhancing prospects for tungsten, gold, and gallium mineralisation ahead of planned surveys and drilling.

Pioneer Minerals has taken a decisive step toward developing its Springfield tungsten, gold, and gallium project in Idaho by engaging Mineral Technologies to design a modular processing plant. Recent high-grade assays confirm a multi-commodity critical mineral system, with near-term work targeting rapid production pathways and US government funding.

Viking Mines has launched a field campaign at its Linka Tungsten Project targeting historical tailings and ore stockpiles as potential near-term, low-capital feed sources, complementing ongoing metallurgical advances and a planned June quarter drilling campaign amid record tungsten prices.

Pioneer Minerals has signed a non-binding MOU with Mineral Technologies USA to collaborate on tungsten beneficiation and gallium recovery at its Springfield Project in Idaho, aiming to support US critical mineral supply chains and progress towards potential near-term production.

Variscan Mines’ Scoping Study for the San José Mine restart in Spain reveals strong economics, low upfront capital, and an 11-year mine life, setting the stage for zinc and lead production from 2028.

Forrestania Resources has contracted Como Engineers to deliver a fully automated modular gold processing plant for its Lake Johnston facility, marking a key step towards production. The $5.57 million plant will be pre-assembled and hot tested to streamline commissioning.

Axel REE Limited's latest magnesium sulphate leach tests at the Paraíso target confirm robust rare earth grades and a magnet-rich basket, underpinning a modular in-situ leach development at the Caladão Project in Brazil.

Iondrive Limited’s Phase 1 techno-economic evaluation of its IONSolv™ modular rare earth elements recycling plant reveals promising financial metrics and a scalable US rollout strategy. Phase 2 validation is underway to refine assumptions and advance commercial deployment.

Infinity Mining has partnered with Orivium Global to deploy a cutting-edge metal recovery technology at its historic Cangai copper project, aiming to transform waste into valuable resources with minimal environmental impact.

D3 Energy has submitted its Production Right application for part of its South African ER315 permit well ahead of schedule and under budget, marking a key step toward commercialising certified methane and helium reserves.